Shun’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 gets better with age. The handles are made from tagayasan wood and are contoured to fit comfortably in your hand. The Kanso knives have a full tang that gives the knives strength and perfect balance.
The set includes:
- 8-slot ashwood block
- 3.5 inch paring knife
- 5.5 inch santoku
- 6 inch utility knife
- 8 inch chef’s knife
- 9 inch honing steel
