The Shun Kanso 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed to handle a wide range of tasks and is ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, meat and more. This gyuto-style Japanese kitchen knife features a slightly curved belly for rocking through fresh herbs and spices and a wide, fairly flat heel that’s perfect for push cuts. Made with AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel reinforced with vanadium and an angled, tagayasan wood handle, this chef’s knife is strong, durable and precise. The butt of the knife is designed to function as a bottle opener and allows for easy hanging on knife hooks. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Chef’s Knife adds essential simplicity to any cooking knife collection.