Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means “simplicity. The steel is Japanese AUS10A, a high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel. Read more
Product Codes: SWT-0718
Steel Type: AUS10A Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Tagayasan (Wenge) wood handle
Rockwell HRC: 60
Blade Length: 180mm, 7 inch
Bevel: 50:50
About the Santoku: Santoku meaning "3 virtues" is a multipurpose knife that takes its name from its ability to handle, meat, fish, and vegetables.
About Shun Kanso: Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means “simplicity. The steel is Japanese AUS10A, a high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel. The knives' finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age.
The handle is made of tagayasan wood, sometimes known as “iron sword wood."