KAN x Kenji Shitoku™

Pre-order Batch #1, Delivery Before Christmas* We're excited to partner with J. Kenji López-Alt on his signature knife, the KAN x Kenji Shitoku™. It's been years in the making, and we think you'll love the result. In Kenji's own words: The KAN x Kenji Shitoku™ Knife reimagines the classic santoku by adding a fourth virtue—motion—through a deeper curve that allows effortless rock-chopping. Based on the hand-forged Vonhelmick Shitoku™ I created with blade smith Gordon Hanson, it blends Japanese precision with Western fluidity in a 67-layer stainless Damascus design that’s light, balanced, and wickedly sharp. It’s a knife that feels like an extension of your hands—as natural as the rhythm of cooking, and as beautiful as it is functional.  —J. Kenji López-Alt A portion of each sale will be donated to No Kid Hungry Includes bonus discount code for Kenji's Patreon Most Shitokus will not be hand-delivered by Kenji, but some might! Pre-order Note:*US orders placed now should arrive before Christmas. If you add additional KAN knives to your order, those knives will ship immediately, and your Shitoku(s) will arrive later. International orders will ship in their entirety when your Shitoku(s) is ready. Feature Details Blade Material VG-10 Core, 66-Layer Stainless Steel Cladding Length 6.5 inches (165 mm) edge; 12 inches (305 mm) total Blade Thickness 0.063 inches (1.6 mm) at the heel Weight 4.7 oz (133 g) Handle Octagonal Wa; Ebony Wood + Golden Yolk/Guava Pink G10 Accents Blade Height 1.9 inches (48 mm) Edge Angle 15° each side Hardness 60 HRC Care Hand-wash only