- A member of the stylish Shun Kanso line, this durable santoku knife is adept at mincing, slicing and dicing. The shun premier santoku knife is no exception. With a 5.5-inch blade it is a work-horse for all your kitchen prep, chopping and slicing its way through all your tedious tasks.
- The durable paring knife deftly handles intricate dicing and trimming tasks alongside its requisite peeling and skin-removal role. The paring knife’s compact size makes it easy to handle and thus a favorite when control and precision are a priority.
- Blade Construction: AUS10A—high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel ~ Full tang, provides strength & balance ~ Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
- Handle: Contoured tagayasan wood ~ Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age
- Made in Japan ~ Lifetime Manufacturers Warranty
When it comes to your kitchen, it's all about finding the tool that are just right for you. If you prefer a smaller knife, may we suggest you try the Shun Kanso 5.5-inch Santoku? In size, it's smaller than our full-sized santoku, but still offers all the performance you expect from a favorite kitchen tool. Its in-between weight and size make this santoku perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. The hollow-grounds on the blade help food release more quickly, making food preparation even easier. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a more compact knife may find that this slightly smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife or find it to be the ideal size for cutting up breakfast fruit.
The Shun Kanso 3.5-inch Paring Knife is a must-have for every kitchen. In a way, you can think of it as the mini version of the chef's knife because, like the chef's knife, the paring knife is quite versatile. The paring knife gets its name from its main function—removing or “paring” away things like peels or pits from fruits and vegetables. It’s ideal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. Generally, you'll use this knife in your hand rather than against a cutting board, though paring knives can also be used for chopping small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger.
