Shun Kanso Chef's Knife 8 in
- 8 inch gyuto-style chef's knife, narrow blade
- AUS10A high-carbon stainless, refined with vanadium
- 16-degree edge
- Contoured tagayasan handle, full tang, left or right hand
- Butt works as a bottle opener and hanging hook
- Handcrafted in Japan, free sharpening and honing
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A narrow gyuto-style chef's knife with an AUS10A blade and a tagayasan wood handle that doubles as a bottle opener. The listing gives no weight or overall length.
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ASIN: B019ISKF9ACategory: Chef's Knives
Overview
A cook who values simplicity gets a narrow, maneuverable blade from the Kanso series, named for a Zen-influenced design principle. The full-tang handle is contoured tagayasan wood.
The slim blade is built for maneuverability, and the handle's butt adds a bottle opener and hanging hook. The limitation is missing size data, as weight and overall length are absent, and the handle needs the care any natural wood does.
Who it's for
Left- and right-handed cooks who slice, dice and mince and like a plain, simple design get a contoured wood handle. Those who prefer a broad Western blade should look at a different knife.
Pros and cons
- Narrow, maneuverable blade
- AUS10A steel with vanadium
- Tagayasan full-tang handle
- Bottle opener and hanging hook
- Weight not listed
- Overall length missing
- Care steps for wood absent
Performance notes
The high-carbon stainless blade is refined with vanadium, and the fine edge angle gives razor-sharp precision per the description. The narrow gyuto profile favors maneuverability, and the contoured full-tang handle supports control in either hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Shun |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches (per title) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium |
| Handle Material | Contoured tagayasan, full tang |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Free sharpening and honing |
| Other details | |
| Edge angle | 16 degrees |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Blade shape | Narrow, gyuto-style |
| Handle feature | Butt works as bottle opener and hanging hook |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Shun Kanso chef's knife need any setup before use?
No assembly applies. The listing gives no first-use steps, and Shun offers free sharpening and honing.
What is tagayasan?
The listing describes it as iron sword wood, used here for a contoured full-tang handle.
Is the handle suited to left-handed use?
Yes. It is described as comfortable and secure for left and right-handed users.
What does the handle butt do?
It functions as a bottle opener and a hanging hook.