>In size, the Shun Kanso 6-in. Utility Knife is between a chefs knife and a paring knife, but its blade is narrower and straighter. It’s perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, tooalmost like a large paring knife or petty knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chefs knife. Its very slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. Its nimble enough to peel an onion in hand, then slice it up in short order. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwichfrom thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.The Shun Kanso 6-in. Utility Knife is part of the Shun Kanso series. Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy. It means simplicity, but simplicity that is achieved by eliminating the non-essential. Kanso’s Heritage finish hides scratches and gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age. The handle is made of a wood called tagayasan or wenge, which is sometimes known in Japan as iron sword wood. The handle contouring enables an easy chef’s grip. Full-tang construction provides strength, balance, and easy cutting control. Like all Shun knives, Kanso is sharpened to a 16 cutting angle each side to cut cleanly and help preserve foods freshness and best taste.- Multi-purpose, between a chefs and paring in size- Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive)- Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age- Steel: AUS10Ahigh-carbon, vanadium stainless steel- Contoured tagayasan or wenge wood- Blade length: 6 in. (15.3 cm)