Japanese AUS10A highly refined high-carbon vanadium stainless steel construction
Heritage finish blade hides scratches and gives a rustic look that just improves with age
Contoured handles are constructed of tagayasan, an extremely dense wood traditionally used to create Samurai iron sword wood handle; provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control; full tang
60 Rockwell rating in hardness; hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade
Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty
Shun Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy meaning “simplicity,” but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. Features high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. The blade is constructed of Japanese AUS10A highly refined high-carbon vanadium stainless steel sharpened to a 16° cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve food’s freshness and best taste, providing a razor-sharp edge that holds longer. The Heritage finish blade hides scratches and gives a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of tagayasan wood, sometimes known as “iron sword wood.” The full tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control.
Specs
Made in Seki, Japan Limited Lifetime Warranty
Blade Construction: AUS10A high-carbon vanadium stainless steel with Heritage finish Handle Construction: Tagayasan with stainless steel rivets Rockwell Hardness: 60 degrees Edge: Approximately 16 degrees, double bevel
Blade Length: 3.5″ Blade Height: .87″ Overall Length: 8″ Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.9mm Weight: 2.3 oz. (65g)
Blade Length: 6″ Blade Height: 1.12″ Overall Length: 10.5″ Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm Weight: 2.9 oz. (82g)
Blade Length: 8″ Blade Height: 1.87″ Overall Length: 13.62″ Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.4mm Weight: 5.9 oz. (168g)
