LONG BRISKET SLICING KNIFE The Shun Kanso 12inch Hollow Ground Brisket Knife is expertly designed for slicing through large cuts of meat in one pass keeping more of the juices and flavor inside 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 highcarbon stainless steel refined with vanadium this knife delivers razorsharp precision with a 16degree edge Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction 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 Includes sheath 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