• Everything you need for your next BBQ
• Designed with Japanese philosophy of Kanso, which translates to simplicity
• Japanese AUS10A high-carbon vanadium stainless steel blade
• Handle made from Tagayasan wood, same wood used for Samurai sword handles
• Heritage blade finish gives rustic look that gets better with age
• Hand crafted in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Kanso 4-Piece BBQ Knife Set

🍖 Master Every Cut—From Prep to Plate 🍖

Elevate your grilling game with the Shun Kanso 4-Piece BBQ Knife Set, expertly crafted in Japan 🇯🇵 for precision, performance, and simplicity. Designed for serious grillers, pitmasters, and culinary enthusiasts, this set includes the essential knives for prepping and slicing everything from poultry to brisket.

Each blade features AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel with a razor-sharp 16° double-bevel edge, ensuring smooth, effortless cuts through meat, fish, and poultry. The heritage finish gives every knife a rustic, time-worn look that hides scratches and improves with age—just like your BBQ skills.

Packaged in a durable 8-slot knife roll, this set is perfect for both kitchen use and outdoor cooking adventures. ⚙️

⚙️ Set Includes:

🔪 5" Kanso Honesuki Knife – A Japanese-style boning knife, perfect for breaking down poultry and trimming joints. 🐔
🔪6.5" Kanso Boning/Fillet Knife – Ideal for removing bones from meat or skinning fish with precision. 🐟
🔪 12" Brisket Knife with Saya (Sheath) – Slice brisket, ham, roasts, or turkey with clean, even strokes. 🍖
🎒 8-Slot Knife Roll – Keeps your knives safe, organized, and ready for travel or storage.

🌿 Key Features & Highlights

🔹 AUS10A High-Carbon Stainless Steel – Delivers superior sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
🔹 16° Hand-Sharpened Double Bevel Edge – Ensures precision cutting with minimal effort.
🔹 Heritage Blade Finish – Rustic matte finish hides scratches and adds timeless character.
🔹 Tagayasan Wood Handle (Wenge) – Dense, durable, and beautifully contoured for balance and control.
🔹 Full-Tang Construction – Enhances strength and cutting stability for long-lasting performance.
🔹 Zen-Inspired Simplicity – Designed with the Japanese concept of “Kanso,” meaning simplicity refined.
🔹 Handcrafted in Japan – Forged in Seki City by Shun’s master artisans.
🔹 Lifetime Warranty – Backed by Shun’s legacy of quality craftsmanship.

⚔️ Shun Kanso Series – Simplicity Meets Precision

The Shun Kanso Series embodies the Zen philosophy of Kanso, celebrating simplicity and purpose in design. Every knife is forged from AUS10A vanadium stainless steel, hardened to 60 HRC for unmatched edge retention and strength.

The heritage finish conceals wear while giving each knife a refined, rustic appeal, and the Tagayasan wood handle—the same material once used for samurai sword hilts—offers exceptional comfort and control. Minimal in form, maximal in performance, Kanso knives are true tools of mastery 🔪.

🏯 About Shun

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan has embodied this philosophy, crafting blades that merge ancient sword-making tradition with modern innovation.

Each Shun knife undergoes over 100 meticulous handcrafted steps, creating tools that are as beautiful as they are functional. The result? Culinary works of art designed to last a lifetime. 🌸

✅ Includes Honesuki, Boning, and Brisket Knives | 🔪 AUS10A Steel | 🪵 Tagayasan Handle | 🌿 Heritage Finish | ⚙️ 16° Edge | 🎒 Knife Roll | 🏯 Handmade in Japan | 🕊️ Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.