Shun Kanso 3 Piece Asian Knife Set
- 7 inch hollow ground santoku and 7 inch Asian utility knives
- 5 inch boning knife included
- AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel with vanadium
- Angled tagayasan wood handle
- Bottle-opener butt that also hangs on hooks
- Forged, handcrafted in Japan
Last refreshed Sep 25, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple three-knife kit with a boning knife in place of the usual paring knife. The plain wood handles suit cooks who like a rustic look, but the set has no small paring blade.
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ASIN: B0F2JN18Z9Category: Knife Sets
Overview
Shun builds the Kanso set from AUS10A stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and fits each blade with an angled tagayasan wood handle. The butt of every knife works as a bottle opener and lets the knife hang on a hook.
The boning knife is the unusual inclusion, and the angled wood handles keep a plain, simple look. The limitation is that the listing gives no edge angle, no hardness and no care directions.
Who it's for
A home cook who bones poultry or fish and wants Asian-style utility and santoku blades with natural wood grips. Someone after a general chef knife and a paring knife should choose a different trio.
Pros and cons
- Boning knife included
- Tagayasan wood handles
- AUS10A steel with vanadium
- Hook-ready handle end
- Care directions not listed
- No paring knife
Performance notes
The vanadium-reinforced steel is described as strong, durable and precise, and the angled handle helps the wrist stay aligned during slicing. The boning knife is short for close work along bones. The handle end doubles as a bottle opener and a hanging point.
Specifications
| Brand | Shun |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel with vanadium |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Tagayasan wood, angled |
| Color | Brown handle, silver blade |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 7 inch hollow ground santoku, 7 inch Asian utility, 5 inch boning |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Country of origin | Japan |
Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Shun Kanso wood handles?
The listing gives no care directions for the tagayasan wood, so follow Shun's own guidance.
Does the Shun Kanso set include a paring knife?
No. It has a santoku, an Asian utility knife and a boning knife.
What is the handle end on the Shun Kanso knives for?
The butt works as a bottle opener and lets the knife hang on a knife hook.