Shun Kanso 3-Piece Build-a-Block Set
Includes: 8″ Chef’s Knife, Combination Honing Steel & Slimline 6-Slot Block
✨ Start Your Shun Collection with Japanese Precision & Style ✨
Begin your journey into premium Japanese craftsmanship with the Shun Kanso 3-Piece Build-a-Block Set, featuring the essentials for everyday cooking. This starter set includes the versatile 8″ Kanso Chef’s Knife, the Combination Honing Steel to keep your blades razor-sharp, and a slimline bamboo block for elegant, space-saving storage.
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, the Kanso collection embodies the Zen philosophy of simplicity—every detail is purposeful, nothing is superfluous. Each blade is forged from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel with vanadium for added durability and refined sharpness. The heritage finish provides a rustic aesthetic that hides scratches while aging beautifully over time.
The Tagayasan wood handle, also known as “iron sword wood,” offers durability, balance, and a natural grip reminiscent of samurai craftsmanship. With four open slots for expansion, this set is the perfect foundation for your growing Shun Kanso cutlery collection.
⚙️ Set Includes:
🔹 8″ Kanso Chef’s Knife – The all-purpose kitchen essential for slicing, chopping, and mincing 🍅
🔹 Kanso Combination Honing Steel – Keeps your blades straight and sharp for peak performance ⚙️
🔹 Slimline 6-Slot Bamboo Block – Elegant and compact storage with space for future additions 🪵
🌿 Key Features & Highlights
🔹 AUS10A High-Carbon Stainless Steel – Superior edge retention, strength, and corrosion resistance.
🔹 16° Hand-Sharpened Double Bevel – Razor-sharp precision on both sides for smooth, effortless cutting.
🔹 Heritage Blade Finish – Rustic matte look conceals scratches and enhances natural character.
🔹 Tagayasan (Wenge) Wood Handle – Durable, moisture-resistant, and ergonomically contoured for control.
🔹 Full-Tang Construction – Ensures perfect balance, strength, and stability.
🔹 Expandable Bamboo Block – Compact, stylish design with space for four additional knives.
🔹 Handcrafted in Japan – Made by skilled artisans in Seki City, Japan’s cutlery capital.
🔹 Lifetime Warranty – Shun’s promise of enduring quality and craftsmanship.
⚔️ Shun Kanso Series – Simplicity Refined
Guided by the Zen principle of “Kanso”, meaning simplicity refined, every Shun Kanso knife focuses on essential performance—sharpness, balance, and durability. Forged from AUS10A vanadium steel and hardened to 60 HRC, each blade offers exceptional edge retention.
The heritage finish masks signs of use, aging gracefully with time, while the Tagayasan wood handle—the same wood once used for samurai sword hilts—delivers strength and elegance. The Kanso series blends ancient Japanese artistry with modern precision, offering tools designed to perform beautifully for a lifetime. 🌸
🏯 About Shun Cutlery
In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan has handcrafted premium cutlery that honors the ancient art of Japanese sword-making.
Each Shun knife undergoes over 100 meticulous handcrafting steps, resulting in blades that embody precision, beauty, and performance. Trusted by chefs and home cooks alike, Shun knives represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship and culinary excellence.
✅ Includes 8″ Chef’s Knife | ⚙️ Honing Steel | 🪵 Bamboo Block | 🔪 AUS10A Steel | 🌿 Heritage Finish | 🏯 Handcrafted in Japan | 🕊️ Lifetime Warranty
