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High quality, extremely collectible handmade knives since the 1800s.
SHOP CASE KNIVESElevate your kitchen game with the Shun Kanso 5" Asian Multi-Prep Knife—a premium, all-purpose blade engineered for chefs and home cooks who demand quality, versatility, and durability. Part of the highly respected Shun Kanso knife series, this multi-prep knife embodies the Japanese philosophy of simplicity and efficiency in kitchen cutlery.
Forged from high-carbon vanadium stainless steel, the Kanso 5" blade offers razor-sharp edge retention and superior corrosion resistance. Its full-tang design delivers ideal balance and control, while the ergonomically contoured Tagayasan wood handle—the same hardwood used for traditional samurai sword hilts—adds both comfort and timeless elegance.
Expertly sharpened to a 16° double-bevel edge, this Japanese kitchen knife excels at everything from boning poultry to trimming vegetables, thanks to its nimble, triangular blade shape that enhances precision and maneuverability.