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product_id: 257088530
title: "Shun Cutlery Kanso 8-Inch Stainless Steel, All Purpose, Durable, Essential, Handcrafted Japanese Gyuto Style Chef’s Knife; Scratch Resistant Heritage Finish for Kitchen Food Preparation Tasks at Home"
brand: "shun"
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category: "Shun"
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# 8-inch razor-sharp blade ergonomic tagayasan wood handle AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel Shun Cutlery Kanso 8-Inch Stainless Steel, All Purpose, Durable, Essential, Handcrafted Japanese Gyuto Style Chef’s Knife; Scratch Resistant Heritage Finish for Kitchen Food Preparation Tasks at Home

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with timeless Japanese precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shun Cutlery Kanso 8-Inch Stainless Steel, All Purpose, Durable, Essential, Handcrafted Japanese Gyuto Style Chef’s Knife; Scratch Resistant Heritage Finish for Kitchen Food Preparation Tasks at Home by shun
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/257088530-shun-cutlery-kanso-8-inch-stainless-steel-all-purpose-durable)

## Best For

- shun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multifunctional Design:** Innovative handle butt doubles as a bottle opener and hanging hook—style meets utility in your kitchen.
- • **Durability with a Twist:** High-carbon AUS10A steel reinforced with vanadium ensures long-lasting sharpness and resilience.
- • **Crafted for Comfort & Control:** Full-tang tagayasan wood handle offers a secure, ergonomic grip for both left and right-handed chefs.
- • **Precision Meets Zen Simplicity:** Effortless slicing with a 16° razor-sharp gyuto blade designed for ultimate control and versatility.
- • **Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged in Japan, backed by free sharpening and honing to keep your edge forever sharp.

## Overview

The Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a handcrafted Japanese gyuto-style blade made from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel with a 16-degree edge for razor-sharp precision. Featuring an ergonomic tagayasan wood handle with a full tang for balanced control, it’s designed for versatile kitchen tasks from slicing to mincing. The handle’s unique butt functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook. This knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern durability, supported by free sharpening and honing services.

## Description

The Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to handle a wide range of tasks and is ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, meat and more. This gyuto-style Japanese kitchen knife features a slightly curved belly for rocking through fresh herbs and spices and a wide, fairly flat heel that’s perfect for push cuts. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this chef’s knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Chef’s Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

Review: It's just hype - Bought this in May 2022. Was so excited to receive it as it was truly sharp. The sharpness dissipated after a day of use. I have a sharpener. I have to constantly sharpen the blade before using in order to achieve the sharpness of Day 1. Yesterday I cut thawing beef and the knife just chipped! I've used other brands, even cheap ones, and this has never happened. I know proponents of Shun will say I used it wrongly but then why can other knives of similar or better standard withstand cutting thawing meat? Why is shun particularly fragile. For $150, I'd consider this quite frankly a garbage knife. I've never had to sharpen my knives every time before use!
Review: Great first "real" chef's knife - This Shun Chef's Knife is my first "real" knife, purchased to replace a chef's knife that came in a $20 set from Costco that I had to use an electric sharpener on every 3 days. So if you are a knife connoisseur, this may not be useful information. But for me, this knife is great. I tried holding a similar Shun, from their Classic line, in a Williams-Sonoma a few weeks ago, and I thought it was pretty solid and comfortable, so I ordered this Kanso on desertcart, which I think is much better stylistically than the Classic ( Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife ) because the Classic's handle looked a little plasticy to me in person. Upon getting it from desertcart, I was not disappointed. The knife is balanced to the middle, so it doesn't kick backwards when you hold it like a Wusthof will. It has a little heft to it, but not so much that you get tired using it. The rocking motion is stellar - I'm honestly shocked how easy it is to cut through basically anything, and how much faster I can chop with it than I could with my old cheap (lighter) set. And even freshly sharpened, my old set did not come anywhere close to this. The only thing I was surprised about was that the handle looks more "rustic" than I'd expected. I like the wood grain look, but I think the wood is a little lighter colored in real life (or at least mine was). In any case, it puts the remainder of my cheap set on the knife magnet (paring, bread, fillet, etc) to shame. I'm thinking about expanding my line to include the other Kansos, and I will review them too if I get them, but they are a bit pricey. Maybe one day...

## Features

- JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef's Knife is expertly designed for a variety of kitchen tasks, from slicing and dicing to mincing, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
- ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, “simplicity.” Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
- REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Narrow, gyuto-style blade provides high maneuverability.
- DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
- JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B019ISKF9A |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blade length | 8 Inches |
| Blade material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| BladeLength | 8 Inches |
| Brand | Shun |
| Brand Name | Shun |
| Color | Silver |
| Colour | Silver |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 384 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171044361 |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle material | Wood |
| Included Components | Chef's Knife |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 8 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Chef's Knife |
| Item Weight | 198 g |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SWT0706 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | SWT0706 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 8 بوصة |
| UPC | 759005762085 087171044361 759005775658 732233500360 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Shun
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Handle material:** Wood

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What makes Shun worth the upgrade?**
A: Shun knives are handcrafted in Japan with premium steel such as VG-MAX. Extra sharp out of the box, they stay sharp longer and deliver unmatched precision. Shun knives are more than a tool, they’re a lifelong cooking experience.

**Q: How should I care for my Shun knife?**
A: Always hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Never put your Shun knife in the dishwasher. Use a soft wood cutting board like Hinoki to protect your knife edge when cutting. Do not use Shun for chopping through bone or frozen ingredients.

**Q: What is the proper cutting technique for a Shun?**
A: Use a locomotive motion when cutting - move the blade forward or back instead of pressing straight down. This lets the blade do the work, reduces fatigue, and helps keep your Shun in top condition.

**Q: How often should I sharpen my knife?**
A: Notice your Shun losing its edge? Hone weekly to re-align the blade. If honing no longer works, send it in for free sharpening or follow our online tutorials to hone and sharpen at home.

**Q: What’s the correct way to pronounce Shun?**
A: Say 'Shoon' (rhymes with moon). Shun is the Japanese concept of enjoying food at its peak. We honor this tradition by crafting fine cutlery that’s always at the peak of its perfection.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ It's just hype
*by K***K on 31 July 2022*

Bought this in May 2022. Was so excited to receive it as it was truly sharp. The sharpness dissipated after a day of use. I have a sharpener. I have to constantly sharpen the blade before using in order to achieve the sharpness of Day 1. Yesterday I cut thawing beef and the knife just chipped! I've used other brands, even cheap ones, and this has never happened. I know proponents of Shun will say I used it wrongly but then why can other knives of similar or better standard withstand cutting thawing meat? Why is shun particularly fragile. For $150, I'd consider this quite frankly a garbage knife. I've never had to sharpen my knives every time before use!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great first "real" chef's knife
*by G***E on 7 April 2016*

This Shun Chef's Knife is my first "real" knife, purchased to replace a chef's knife that came in a $20 set from Costco that I had to use an electric sharpener on every 3 days. So if you are a knife connoisseur, this may not be useful information. But for me, this knife is great. I tried holding a similar Shun, from their Classic line, in a Williams-Sonoma a few weeks ago, and I thought it was pretty solid and comfortable, so I ordered this Kanso on Amazon, which I think is much better stylistically than the Classic ( Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife ) because the Classic's handle looked a little plasticy to me in person. Upon getting it from Amazon, I was not disappointed. The knife is balanced to the middle, so it doesn't kick backwards when you hold it like a Wusthof will. It has a little heft to it, but not so much that you get tired using it. The rocking motion is stellar - I'm honestly shocked how easy it is to cut through basically anything, and how much faster I can chop with it than I could with my old cheap (lighter) set. And even freshly sharpened, my old set did not come anywhere close to this. The only thing I was surprised about was that the handle looks more "rustic" than I'd expected. I like the wood grain look, but I think the wood is a little lighter colored in real life (or at least mine was). In any case, it puts the remainder of my cheap set on the knife magnet (paring, bread, fillet, etc) to shame. I'm thinking about expanding my line to include the other Kansos, and I will review them too if I get them, but they are a bit pricey. Maybe one day...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love
*by D***T on 12 August 2022*

Love this knife. Good quality and edge retention

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shun Kanso 8" Chef's Knife
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*Last updated: 2026-10-10*