
If you have admired the simple lines and effortless grace of Japanese design, you have experienced Kanso. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means "simplicity" but it is a simplicity that is achieved by concetrating solely on what is most essential. When it comes to Shun's Kanso cutlery, essential means high-performance steel, a razor sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. Kanso si simple - and beautiful - kitchen cutlery that simply performs.
The Kanso 6-piece block features five key pieces of kitchen cutlery, plus a beautiful block with a finish to match the Kanso handle. You get the Kanso 8-inch Chef's Knife, 5.5-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku, 6-inch Utility Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, and the Kanso Combination Honing Steel. They all fit in the solid wood block—with room to expand. There are two additional slots, plus one to accommodate a handy pair of kitchen shears.
This handsome set provides the essential knives and kitchen tools for your kitchen. Set includes:
Blade Material
Solida AUS10A - A high-carbon stainless steel wigh high strength, as well as good corrosion resistance, hardness and wear resistnace. Added vanadium refines the grain of the steel so that it takes a fine edge.
Handle Material
Tagayasan (or wenge) - Known as "irown sword wood" tagaysan is notable for its densenss, durability and simple beauty.
Handle Grip
Symmetrical (ambidextrous) - Handle is shaped the same on both sides enabling left or right handed use.
A BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD BLOCK FOR KANSO
This handsome hardwood block features 8 slots to accommodate your 8 favorite pieces of Shun Kanso kitchen cutlery. Finished to be in harmony with Kanso's tagayasan handle, the block offers 4 wider slots, two narrower, as well as a slot for a pair of kitchen shears and a honing steel.
FEATURES:
Product Specifications | |
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Brand | Shun |
Type | Set |
Series | Kanso |
Country of Origin | Japan |