Features: Blade crafted from AUS-10 steel with the Shun Kanso Heritage finish. Handcrafted full-tang "Iron Sword" handle for superior strength. Made with indentations or easy cut and release action. 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. Once you welcome this lovely knife into your home and get used to the "locomotive" slide cutting action- rather than the rocking motion we use in the West- your knife-set-special will be gathering dust in the corner of your kitchen. Whether you want to make quick work of an onion or slice through a butternut squash with ease, this is the blade for you. 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. Nakiri Knife: This Japanese-style knife was designed specifically for processing vegetables and large fruits. It has a distinctive, squared-off tip.