Shun Kanso 7-Inch Asian Utility Knife

Shun Kanso 7-Inch Asian Utility Knife offers a broad, pointed profile for preparing vegetables and boneless ingredients. It suits cooks who prefer a relatively compact all-purpose shape and measured slices during everyday meal preparation.

At a glance

• All-purpose Asian profile

  Use the edge for produce and boneless ingredients, keeping cuts controlled and avoiding hard chopping impacts.

• 7-inch blade

  This 7-inch format helps define the working reach. Match it to your usual ingredients and leave room for the cutting stroke.

• AUS10A stainless steel

  Kanso uses a solid stainless blade with a muted, stonewashed finish.

• Tagayasan wood

  The riveted natural-wood handle sits over a full tang and has a different character from resin-treated Pakkawood.

Find your fit

Choose this shape by the grip, blade height and cutting motion you prefer. Pair it with a small paring knife when detailed peeling and trimming are frequent. Read our everyday knife guide for practical comparisons.

Care and storage

Wash by hand with mild detergent, then towel-dry the blade and handle before putting the knife away. Keep the edge protected in a suitable block, tray or guard. See our knife-care guide for a practical routine.