Shun Kanso 5" Steak Knife, Handcrafted and Smooth-Edged Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle

The Shun Kanso 5-inch Steak Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly cutting through steak, chicken and other meat with precision. Its fine, non-serrated edge eliminates the need for sawing, ensuring flavorful juices stay inside. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this kitchen 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. Hand-sharpened to a 16-degree cutting angle, this Shun steak knife offers excellent performance. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Steak Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

• JAPANESE STEAK KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 5-inch Steak Knife is expertly designed to cut through steak with no tearing or sawing - keeping more of the juices and flavor inside.
• ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, "simplicity." Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
• REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Narrow, gyuto-style blade provides high maneuverability.
• DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as "iron sword wood," this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
• JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.