The hollow-ground indentations (also known as granton edge) on the blade reduce the friction between the blade and the food, allowing the blade to glide through even usually-sticky potatoes, and also creating pockets of air so the knife releases the sliced food from the blade more easily. The Shun Kanso 5.5' Hollow Edge Santoku Knife brings a newer, simpler design to an all-purpose kitchen knife with a name meaning 'three virtues.' The 'three virtues' of the Santoku Japanese blade shape are twofold: referring to the three types of food the Santoku is designed to prepare - vegetables, poultry and fish - and the three types of cuts at which it excels - slicing, dicing and chopping. I deal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. The Shun Kanso 3.5' Paring Knife brings a newer, simpler design to an essential kitchen knife. 3.5' Paring Knife: Up to 6 characters can be laser engraved on this paring knife.

5.5' Hollow Edge Santoku Knife: Up to 8 characters can be laser engraved on this Santoku knife.6' Utility Knife: Up to 10 characters can be laser engraved on this utility knife.8' Chef's Knife: Up to 12 characters can be laser engraved on this chef's knife.This block set features the essentials - a Shun Kanso 3.5' Paring Knife Shun Kanso 5.5' Hollow Edge Santoku Knife Shun Kanso 6' Utility Knife Shun Kanso 8' Chef's Knife Shun Kanso Combination Honing Steel and a Shun 8-Slot Bamboo Knife Block for storage of these pieces - with room to grow. The Shun Kanso 6-piece Knife Block Set is the perfect starter set for any new kitchen or new Shun collection.

Shun kanso 8 piece knife set