{"product_id":"kanso-5-5-in-hollow-ground-santoku-knife","title":"Shun Kanso 5.5-in. Hollow-Ground Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eINFORMATION\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen it comes to your kitchen, it's all about finding the tool that are just right for you. If you prefer a smaller knife, may we suggest you try the Shun Kanso 5.5-in. Santoku? In size, it's smaller than our full-sized santoku, but still offers all the performance you expect from a favorite kitchen tool. Its in-between weight and size make this santoku perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. The hollow-grounds on the blade help food release more quickly, making food preparation even easier. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a more compact knife may find that this slightly smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife or find it to be the ideal size for cutting up breakfast fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Kanso 5.5-in. Hollow-Ground Santoku is part of the Shun Kanso series. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means “simplicity,” but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. In Kanso, we took away anything that doesn’t matter and kept everything that does: high-performance steel, razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and precision cutting control. The steel is Japanese AUS10A—highly refined, high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel that takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it longer. Kanso's Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of a wood called tagayasan or wenge, which is sometimes known in Japan as “iron sword wood.” The handle contouring enables an easy chef's grip. Full-tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control. Like all Shun knives, Kanso is sharpened to a 16° cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve food’s freshness and best taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTECH SPECS\u003cbr\u003e\nA multi-purpose, must-have knife in Asian kitchens\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)\u003cbr\u003e\nHeritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age\u003cbr\u003e\nSteel: AUS10A—high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\nContoured tagayasan or wenge wood\u003cbr\u003e\nBlade length: 5.5 in. (14 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8212729724972,"sku":"","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2790\/0742\/products\/swt0727__306x150_3e2901f6-f16c-4668-a518-2a52702fdceb.jpg?v=1522276486","url":"https:\/\/atlantagrillshoppany.shop\/products\/kanso-5-5-in-hollow-ground-santoku-knife","provider":"Atlantagrillshoppany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}