When it comes to your kitchen, it’s all about finding the tool that are just right for you. If you prefer a smaller knife, may we suggest you try the Shun Kanso 5.5-inch Santoku? In size, it’s smaller than our full-sized santoku, but still offers all the performance you expect from a favorite kitchen tool. Its in-between weight and size make this santoku perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. The hollow-grounds on the blade help food release more quickly, making food preparation even easier. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a more compact knife may find that this slightly smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife or find it to be the ideal size for cutting up breakfast fruit.

Key Product Features

• A multi-purpose, must-have knife in Asian kitchens
• Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive)
• Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age
• Steel: AUS10Ahigh-carbon, vanadium stainless steel
• Handle: Contoured tagayasan wood