The Kanso Collection

With each use of your knife, the razor sharp edge naturally bends over just a tiny bit. The edge is still sharp, but the sharpest part isn’t making contact with the food. The answer is honing with the shun kanso combination honing steel. It gently realigns the edge of the blade, prolonging the knife's sharpness. This Kanso 9 in. Steel Honing Steel has two surfaces a smooth one for day to day honing, and a micro ribbed one for weekly honing. While fine European knives can require honing after each use, shun's harder steel means you can done just once a week or so, depending on your level of use. To make honing to the correct 16° shun angle easier, this Kanso 9 in. Steel Honing Steel has a built in 16° angle on the handle. The steel handle provides a secure grip and matches the look of the rest of the shun kanso line.

This was a real step up from what we used at home for years.. Anonymous. Wed Nov 02 2022

The Shun Kanso 9-inch Bread Knife is a specialized bread cutting knife designed for precision and durability. This serrated bread knife features wide, undulated serrations that gently glide through bread, pastries and cakes without crushing or tearing. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this serrated knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Bread Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

Beautiful knife. Makes my bread slicing so nice. Homemade sourdough can be a crusty challenge slicing but this knife Kanso 9" Bread Knife was the best purchase for it's purpose.. Anonymous. Fri Apr 17 2026

The Shun Kanso 6-inch Boning & Fillet Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to effortlessly glide through meat and fish with precision. Featuring a narrow, curved and extremely sharp blade, this knife helps you prepare delicious meat cutlets and the perfect fish fillet. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this meat and fish knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Boning & Fillet Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

Love it!. Svetlana. Quincy, MA. Mon Aug 18 2025

The Shun Kanso 3.5-inch Paring Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly peeling, trimming, making decorative cuts and cutting small foods like shallots or garlic. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this fruit and vegetable knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Enjoy complete control over the tip and edge of the blade and use our small paring knife for detail work. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Paring Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

PERFECTION!. Katherine. California. Sun Nov 12 2017

The Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly slicing and dicing vegetables with precision. With its straight blade, edge and spine, this Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife is ideal for simple push cuts - making it perfect for everything from stir fry to salads. Hollow ground indentations reduce friction while cutting, making it easier to glide through food. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this vegetable knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Nakiri Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

Sharp! Sharp! This is a very lightweight knife that is perfect for dicing and cutting a variety of things! The texture is cool. The handle is not smooth and the blade itself looks industrial - does not match the other KAI series from Shun, but this is a great knife! Packaged perfectly and safely. Get it and enjoy!. Kj. Boston, MA. Tue Nov 22 2022

The Shun Kanso 7-inch Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is a multipurpose knife used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, this Japanese steel knife is easy to maneuver and works well as a fruit, protein and vegetable knife. Hollow ground indentations reduce friction while cutting, making it easier to glide through food. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this all purpose knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Santoku Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

This is a beautifully crafted knife. The blade is beautiful and made with the devotion that Japanese craftsmen are famous for. The wooden handle is a lovely dark brown and fits nicely in my hand. This is more than a kitchen knife, it is a piece of art and deserves special care. No dishwasher, dry immediately after use and store such that it won't nick you or be nicked by other cutlery.. Robert. Virginia. Sun Sep 23 2018