Name: Kanso 6.5" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife
Brand: Shun
SKU: SUH1372
Price: 145 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

The Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly slicing and dicing vegetables with precision. With its straight blade, edge and spine, this Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife is ideal for simple push cuts - making it perfect for everything from stir fry to salads. Hollow ground indentations reduce friction while cutting, making it easier to glide through food. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this vegetable 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 Nakiri Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.

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SPECIALIZED VEGETABLE KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is expertly designed for slicing and dicing vegetables with precision and ease, 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. Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction.
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 craftsmanship. Supported by free sharpening and honing.

Features

Product Type

Nakiri

Product Care

Hand Wash Only - Towel Dry Immediately

Blade Material

High Carbon Stainless Steel

Blade Edge

Hollow Edge

Magnetic Blade

Yes

Tang Style

Full Tang

Handle Material

Wood

Handle Features

Non-Slip

Imported

Yes

Handle Color

Brown

Durability

Rust Resistant

Construction Features

Forged

Customer Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Customers praise the product's exceptional sharpness and lightweight design, noting it is perfect for dicing and cutting. However, some reviewers found the hardware, specifically the handle, to be less user-friendly with rough edges. Opinions on the product's weight are mixed, with some appreciating its lightness and others finding it a bit too lightweight.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

KjBoston, MA

Sharp! Sharp! This is a very lightweight knife that is perfect for dicing and cutting a variety of things! The texture is cool. The handle is not smooth and the blade itself looks industrial - does not match the other KAI series from Shun, but this is a great knife! Packaged perfectly and safely. Get it and enjoy!

11/22/2022

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

EricRedlands, CA

Nicely designed but a bit lightweight for me. If you enjoy Global knives then this is a comparable replacement.

10/24/2022

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

YabingChino Hills, CA

The blade is very light but very sharp and must not touch the blade when used，I love it ，It's a great knife

12/31/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

John G.

I bought this knife for myself. It is now my wife’s favorite knife.

04/16/2026

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Thomas P.

Great knife. Good balance, exceptionally sharp. It's great for veggies, though I still need to use two knives to properly cut onions because this doesn't have a tip. I also feel saver leaving it on the counter for short periods of time than I do for my chef's knives. Highly recommend.

02/20/2026

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