Shun Kanso Asian Utility Knife

Product Code: SWTS-0767

Steel Type: AUS10A Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Tagayasan (Wenge) wood handle
Rockwell HRC: 60
Blade Length: 177mm, 7inch
Bevel: 50:50

About the Asian Utility Knife: The Asian utility knife is a multi-purpose kitchen knife. It has a high blade shape and straight edge which makes it perfect for chopping small and large vegetables. The sharp tip that goes along with it is also useful for cutting and portioning meats.

About Shun Kanso: Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy.
It means “simplicity. The steel is Japanese AUS10A, a high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel. The knives' finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of Tagayasan wood, sometimes known as “iron sword wood."