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Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood

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  • Overall Length: 13.50"
  • Blade Length: 8.25"
  • Cutting Edge: 8.00"
  • Blade Thickness: 0.11"
  • Blade Material: AUS-10A
  • Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
  • Blade Grind: Flat
  • Finish: Stonewash
  • Edge Type: Plain
  • Handle Length: 5.25"
  • Handle Thickness: 0.86"
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Color: Wood
  • Weight: 6.42 oz.
  • Knife Type: Fixed Blade
  • Brand: Shun
  • Model: Kanso 8" Chef's Knife
  • Model Number: SWT0706
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Best Use: Kitchen
  • Product Type: Knife
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  • Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood
  • Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood
  • Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood
  • Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood


Features:

  • 8" AUS-10A Japanese steel blade that offers long-lasting sharpness.
  • Tagayasan (or wenge) wood handles that are as beautiful as they are tough.
  • Lightweight, balanced, and strong build that makes this knife a joy to use.

Description:

The word "Kanso" means "simplicity." Each kitchen knife in the Shun Kanso line has a full tang and is made from Japanese AUS-10A carbon steel. The handles are tagayasan (or wenge) wood, which is known for its iron-like hardness and beauty. Shun Kanso: simply built, simply functional, and simply beautiful. Made in Japan.

Chef's Knife:

The choice companion for cooks all over the world, this knife is characterized by a wide, tapering blade, a fine grind, and a razor edge. It is the best known—and perhaps the best loved—culinary tool. One belongs in every kitchen.

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Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood

Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Kitchen Knife Wenge Wood