{"title":"Kanso Knives","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShun Kanso Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kanso series from Shun feature blades with a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look, combined with tagayasan wood handles that are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shun-kanso-12-inch-hollow-ground-brisket-with-saya","title":"Shun Kanso 12 inch Hollow Ground Brisket Knife with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat could be better to have at your disposal, once you’ve spent hours cooking the perfect brisket, than this Shun Kanso Brisket Knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s ideal for slicing or trimming larger cuts of heat and the long, narrow blade makes it easy to slice meat in a single pass to ensure more of the juices stay inside the meat. That razor sharp edge ensures slices will look beautiful, since there’s no need to saw back and forth. Food releases easily with the hollow-ground indentations on the blade. The rounded tip makes the knife safer and easier to use. Included with the knife is a wooden saya, or sheath, to protect the blade, making it simple to transport away from home for a barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanso features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese AUS10A high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage finish hides scratches, and gives Kanso a rustic look that improves with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured tagayasan wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197283004452,"sku":"M-113720","price":234.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swt0778-zoomed__12941.1626180103.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779354433"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-6-5-hollow-ground-nakiri-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 6.5 inch Hollow Ground Nakiri","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce you pick up a Shun Kanso Nakiri, you’ll see why both professional and home cooks the world over choose this beautiful and useful tool when preparing fruits or vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNakiri is simply Japanese for vegetable knife. With its straight blade, edge and spine, the nakiri is not curved for rocking like a chef’s knife. Instead, a simple push cut is used and swift work is made of vegetables of all kinds. Finely dicing onions is fast and easy, but with the Kanso Nakiri’s blunt end, it’s safer, too. The hollow-ground indentations along the edge of the blade help food to release more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197283135524,"sku":"M-113742","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swt0728-zoomed__83620.1626180104.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779354436"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-3-5-inch-paring-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 3.5 inch Paring Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eShun’s Kanso series is designed based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity. To make this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife. According to Shun, the necessities for making a high quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel that is capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades. The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that just gets better with age. The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand. These knives have a full tang that gives the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eParing knives are like miniature chef’s knives due to their versatility. They are ideal for peeling, trimming, decorating, coring, and other detail work, but they can also be used to chop small foods like garlic and ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197308825636,"sku":"M-109647","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swt0700-zoomed__81329.1626180226.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779355229"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-6-inch-utility-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 6 inch Utility Knife","description":"  \u003cp\u003eShun’s Kanso series is designed based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity. To make this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife. According to Shun, the necessities for making a high quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel that is capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades. The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that just gets better with age. The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand. These knives have a full tang that gives the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUtility knives fall somewhere between a chef’s knife and a paring knife in both size and use. These knives are ideal for any jobs that require a decent bit of precision but are too big for a paring knife.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e        \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose, between a chef’s and paring in size\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eHeritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eSteel: AUS10A high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eHandle: Contoured tagayasan wood\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eBlade length: 6 in. (15.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197308891172,"sku":"M-109648","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swt0701-zoomed__55556.1626180226.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779355231"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-8-inch-chefs-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 8 inch Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eShun’s Kanso series is designed based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity. To make this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife. According to Shun, the necessities for making a high quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel that is capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades. The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that just gets better with age. The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand. These knives have a full tang that gives the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe chef’s knife is the most important knife in any cook’s arsenal. It is a incredibly versatile knife that can be used to prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and most other foods. The Kanso Chef’s Knife was designed with its Japanese counterpart, the gyuto, in mind. The blade has a fairly flat profile near the heel of the knife in order to make push cuts more effortless, while the blade near the tip has more of a belly so you can mince with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197308956708,"sku":"M-109649","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swt0706-zoomed__20577.1626180226.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779355232"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-5-piece-knife-block-set","title":"Shun Kanso 5 Piece Knife Block Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5” paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6” Utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8” Chef’s knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoning steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlimline Bamboo block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAUS10A blades; high-carbon stainless steel offers strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance; added vanadium refines the steel grain enabling a razor-sharp 16° edge, each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured tagayasan (or wenge) wood handle; known as “iron sword wood” is noted for denseness, durability, and beauty - with an easy, comfortable chef’s grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction for durability and precision balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197311873060,"sku":"M-114542","price":329.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/ke-swts0500-zoomed__41950.1626180228.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779355274"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-4-piece-bbq-set","title":"Shun Kanso 4 Piece BBQ Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhether you’re barbequing at home or on the road, this set ensures you have the three key knives to handle grill worthy meats of all kinds.  Store and carry the Kanso Asian multi prep knife (Japanese style poultry knife), Kanso boning\/fillet knife, and Kanso brisket knife (with its own wooden sheath) in the handsome Shun knife roll.  The brisket knife is perfect for trimming and slicing larger cuts of meat such as brisket, ham, roasts and turkey.  This high quality set will enhance your grilling expertise!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197594497060,"sku":"M-120943","price":375.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/swts0450_1_1__58217.1643668731.1280.1280.png?v=1779359053"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-3-piece-starter-set","title":"Shun Kanso 3 Piece Starter Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Kanso starter set has 3 vital pieces of cutlery every cook needs: 8” chef’s knife, 6” utility and a paring knife.  You will use the chef’s knife every time you cook (for dicing, chopping, mincing, and slicing), the utility knife for all those in between tasks, and the paring for trimming and peeling.  This beautiful set comes in an attractive box suitable for gift giving or storage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197657346084,"sku":"M-120467","price":294.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/Screen_Shot_2022-04-12_at_2.08.21_PM__86126.1649786918.1280.1280.png?v=1779359975"},{"product_id":"shun-kanso-6","title":"Shun Kanso 6.5 inch Boning \u0026 Fillet Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control.  Kanso blades are made from a highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium Japanese stainless steel capable of taking a razor-sharp edge and holding it longer than other blades.  The blades have a Heritage finish designed to hide scratches and give the knife a rustic look that improves with age.  The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand.  These knives have a full tang to give the knives strength and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Kanso boning\/fillet knife is rigid with a razor-sharp edge.  The narrow, curved blade gets in close to the bone.  Fibrous tissue is no match for this blade, making it perfect for trimming silver skin from a tenderloin or making cutlets.  As for filleting fish, the blade length is just right to glide through the fish, quickly removing bones and skin.  The contoured tagayasan handle offers a secure grip for excellent control.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCurved, rigid blade gets in close and offers controlled cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAUS10A blade - high-carbon stainless steel has strength, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance; added vanadium refines the steel grain enabling a razor-sharp 16° edge, each side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContoured tagayasan (or wenge) wood handle is known as “iron sword wood” and is noted for its denseness, durability and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull-tang construction for durability and precision balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap.  Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust.  Rinse and dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is best to store cutlery in a wooden block, in-drawer knife tray, sheath, or knife case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMedium-soft wooden cutting boards are preferred and will help retain a sharp edge much longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTile, ceramic, marble, granite or glass cutting boards are not recommended and can be very hard on your knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44197703942180,"sku":"M-125372","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/swt0743_1_1__57021.1674236979.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779361373"}],"url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/collections\/kanso.oembed","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}