Features: 12" AUS-10A Japanese steel blade with a hollow edge to prevent sticking. Tagayasan (or wenge) wood handles that are beautiful and tough. Lightweight, balanced, and strong build makes this knife a joy to use. Blade that carves large meat slices in one pass-juice stays inside. Description: The word "Kanso" means "simplicity." Each kitchen knife in the Shun Kanso line has a full tang and is made from Japanese AUS-10A carbon steel. The handles are tagayasan (or wenge) wood, which is known for its iron-like hardness and beauty. Shun Kanso: simply built, simply functional, and simply beautiful. Made in Japan. Brisket Knife: Designed for trimming and carving larger cuts of meat, such as turkey, brisket, and ham. This kitchen knife makes classic slices of meat without overly working the roast so the meat stays juicy and moist.