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!
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
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