Features: Blade crafted from AUS-10 steel with the Shun Kanso Heritage finish. Handcrafted full-tang "Iron Sword" handle for superior strength and maneuverability. Shun Heritage finished blade that masks scratches and deepens with age. 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. Every Shun knife is made through a grueling, 100-step process that's inspired by the long-ago sword smiths of Japan. Shun Kanso: simply built, simply functional, and simply beautiful. Utility Knife: This knife serves as a bridge between the paring knife and the chef's knife. It is capable of the delicate cuts required by some fruits and vegetables and can process fish and other small meats with ease.