Kanso 7" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife, Handcrafted Japanese All Purpose Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Versatile Japanese Cutting Tool for Professional and Home Chefs

I’ve bought two knives from this series and this is has become my main knife for everything. I love the lightweight feel the sharpness of the blade and the compact size. I couldn’t be happier. These knives are like little swords. Way higher quality than any knives I’ve used before. I’ve worked in kitchens for ten years and these are by far the sharpest knives I’ve ever seen right out of the box. Most kitchens I’ve been in carry lower end Wüsthof or dexter knives that have handles too large and uncomfortable for me. I realized my cuts aren’t as good as they were in my earlier years of cooking. With these Kanso knives I’m back on point with my cuts and because of the razor sharpness of the blade I find myself really paying more attention to detail and taking more pride in what I’m preparing as compared to hacking up some onions or tomatoes on the fly with a dull blade that just smashes through veggies. These knives slice effortlessly and I don’t actually know if it’s these blades giving me way more precision or if it’s just the excitement of ownership that reignited my passion for food prep. I like to think a bit of both come into play. Amazing knives I will definitely buy more from this series

There’s nothing like a sharp, well balanced knife in the kitchen and this knife is it! Be careful! It is VERY sharp! I love the feel and the look of this Shun knife and am very happy to add this to my Shun collection (just wish the handle was black like my other Shuns)

I have owned a lot of knives, both kitchen and hunting/other. Maybe a year and a half ago, I got a Shun 6 inch utility, and thought this is the best kitchen knife I have ever used. I use it every day. Since then got a carver, this santoku, and a paring knife. Quality and ease of use exceptional. You do need to know that Shun as a Japanese knife uses a 16 degree bevel as opposed to the 20 degree bevel on Western knives, so you need a different sharpener (I use a Kai) or you need to sharpen by hand on a stone. Worth the trouble.

I have the utility version of this knife that I’ve had about four or five years. It’s finally need a sharpening. Did you know that Shun offers lifetime sharpening?!? I just set it off to them I paid the return fee came back to me like brand new This is about their middle class line amazing balance, nice weight super sharp looks sexy- Even though it’s stainless, there is some carbon in there to hold a nice edge. It’s one of my favorite knives. I’m excited to use the Santoku. If you’re trying to get into a quality knife without breaking the bank, definitely look at these

I was initially attracted by the price but objectively it is a very, very good knife. It gets used every day and I am very pleased with it. The handle is slightly thick for my hand. It is still comfortable to use with a good balance. Importantly it keeps its edge well. The cosmetic appearance of the blade was not what I expected. The decorative finish is not to my taste. My fault as I did not look closely enough. Suggest that you enlarge the images to check. In the end the look did not matter to me because it is just utensil. The fact that it is a great knife is more important.

Nice knife

Good value for the price. I haven't put this one through its paces yet, but as a kitchen professional, I have always been happy with the performance of Shun and Kai product lines. I'm sure this one won't disappoint.

While many seem to disagree,I very much enjoy having the tang edges extend beyond the wood of the handle ever so slightly so I can center by feel. I know Shun makes a range of gorgeous knives, but this is the one that stole my kitchen

Muy buen cuchillo con respecto a su precio!! Siempre quise probar un cuchillo de esta marca ya que en un par de ocasiones escuché buenos comentarios y no estaban equivocados ya que es un cuchillo de muy buen filo y excelente manejo!!!

I have a Cutco 7” chef knife for many years and It’s annoying which i need to sharpen it every time before use. I should have bought this earlier to save myself some time. Did some research comparing the Miyabi 7”, the Shun is almost half the price. Its awesome for me to do every day cooking. I am not a professional cook, don’t mind to spend a bit extra on a better quality knife for everyday cooking.

Love worth every penny. Perfect for everyday cooking. It pairs well with my 7 inch Shun.

The knife is awesome however the tang is wider than the wooden handle. This is somewhat uncomfortable. I don’t think it is the properly designed or constructed. The blade is Shun quality. Please advise

Love it