Shun Kanso 7" Asian Utility Knife
- 7 inch plain-edge blade, forged
- AUS10A high-carbon stainless, vanadium reinforced
- Angled tagayasan wood handle
- 12 inches overall, 8.96 oz
- Free sharpening and honing offered
- Handcrafted in Japan
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wide-bladed Japanese utility knife for vegetables and meat, forged from AUS10A steel with a wood handle. Care instructions are not given, so hand washing is the safe default.
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ASIN: B019ISKIFG
Overview
A busy prep station handling vegetables, meat and garlic in one session suits this wide Asian utility knife. The flat side crushes garlic, the sharp tip peels, and the long straight edge portions meat.
One blade covers many tasks, and the butt of the handle doubles as a bottle opener and a hanging point. The limitation is care guidance, which the listing omits.
Who it's for
A home cook prepping stir fry, with a taste for Japanese-made knives, gets the broadest use from the wide blade. Cooks who want a serrated edge or a lighter stamped knife should look at another style.
Pros and cons
- Wide blade for vegetables and meat
- Forged AUS10A stainless steel
- Flat side crushes garlic
- Free sharpening and honing offered
- Care instructions not listed
- Plain edge only
- Warranty terms unstated
Performance notes
The wide, flat blade gives a surface for smashing garlic, while the sharp tip handles peeling and detail work. A long straight edge slices through meat in clean strokes. Vanadium-reinforced high-carbon stainless steel supports a sharp edge, which the free sharpening service can restore.
Specifications
| Brand | Shun |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 7 inches |
| Item Length | 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.96 ounces |
| Size | 7" |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Tagayasan Wood |
| Material Type | AUS10A Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Asian Utility Knife |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shun Kanso Asian utility knife serrated?
No. The blade edge is plain, and the long straight edge is meant for portioning meat.
Is the Shun Kanso a standard chef knife?
No. It is a wide Asian utility knife with a flat side, a sharp tip and a straight edge, sold as a specialized prep tool.
Does the Shun Kanso come with care instructions?
The listing gives none beyond free sharpening and honing, so hand washing and drying after use is the safe default.
Can the Shun Kanso open bottles?
The description says the butt of the knife is designed to work as a bottle opener and to hang on knife hooks.