JAPANESE STEAK KNIVES The Shun Kanso 6Piece Steak Knife Set is expertly designed to cut through steak with no tearing or sawing keeping more of the juices and flavor inside Includes a beautiful bamboo storage box 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 set delivers effortless performance REFINED SHARPNESS Crafted from AUS10A highcarbon stainless steel refined with vanadium this knife set delivers razorsharp precision with a 16degree edge DURABLE HANDLE Made with contoured tagayasan known as iron sword wood this fulltang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and righthanded 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 knifemaking expertise and a dedication to superior quality Supported by free sharpening and honing