Shun Kanso 3.5" Paring Knife

Not my first shun and love them all. Sliced some Serrano peppers to get a feel for it and it cut the seeds as well. First time I've noticed a knife doing that. The smaller blade will be nice for control but is a bit to small for my usual pinch grip. Doesn't feel like it will be an issue currently. Will update if and when I find shortcomings being an average knife wielder

Ordered this knife to replace the Shun Classic paring knife. I did not like now the Classic felt, and the cutting blade was awkward for a paring knife. This one feels completely organic in the hand, the shape and size are perfect, and has the typical high Shun quality. Best feel for close up and detailed work. Definitely one of my top three knives, and will end up surviving the knife purge for sure. Attached pictures of both for comparison.

This is a fantastic paring knife. The size, weight and handle are exactly to my liking. Advisory - the handle is what feels like rough cut hard wood. It is not uncomfortable, but not the most ergonomic either. (I love the look) This is hand made in Japan with Japanese steel (see picture.) The laser etched writing is very clear and proof of where it is made. Out of the box, this knife shaved my arm. Honestly, it’s scary sharp. Measurements are true to description. After months of using this I can confirm this is a fantastic paring knife. It’s sharpens easy on a kitchen steel and the tip has proved very durable. We use it for everything from fruit to meat.

I bought this paring knife because I own many Shun’s. I wasn’t impressed with this. It doesn’t seem to hold an edge well and isn’t as balanced in the hand that I would like.

Very inexpensive Shun knife! It is not finished nicely, like most Shuns... if that is important to you. The handle is actually kind off ugly, and the blade is not polished. But it stays razor sharp, is easy to hone / sharpen, and is the shape of paring knife I prefer. Does what I need it to do... and can't beat the price.

Very well designed and made. It is easy to handle and it is superbly sharp. Sharpest out of the box knife I ever got. Very happy with my purchase.

I purchased the Shun Premier knife and this Shun Kanso knife at the same time. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK. It rusts and looks terrible. The description says "corrosion resistant" but IT IS NOT! This is a cheap knife with a Shun name. The Shun Premier is great. If you want Shun, pick the Premier line.

For the price I was shocked by the quality and brutal sharpness of this knife.

Muy buena calidad, vale lo que cuesta

Great quality knife

Love the Kanso series of knives! Good feel and balance in your hand, stays sharp for a while when taken care of on a ceramic steel, not easy to sharpen, but not difficult either, but stays sharp.