Kanso N°1 - Ash / Bocote

Kanso No.1

Get to the basics of the knife with the Kanso.
No frills, a sharp blade and a refined handle, bringing out the quality of the finish and the beauty of the wood. All based on the Japanese notion of Kanso:

Kanso (簡素) : Simplicity, stripping away everything superfluous, highlighting the essential.

Handmade in France with passion.
Sharpened by me before shipping.

Sleeve:

Ash: Hard and resistant wood, with straight grain and light color, ranging from creamy white to pale brown. Majestic and robust tree, symbol of strength and resilience. It is often associated with longevity and wisdom in many cultures.

Bocote: Famous for its unique patterns and varied colors, ranging from golden brown to dark brown with black veins. Symbolizing elegance and exclusivity, bocote is prized for its beauty and robustness.

Blade:

9cm stainless steel blade, thin and versatile.

I chose these blades from Pallarès Solsona, founded in 1917 in Spain, for their refined design but not only that.

These blades rocked my childhood and adolescence, this forge being based 1 hour from my home, these versatile blades were everywhere around me, they are easy to sharpen and I have always appreciated their sharpness and their aesthetics.

As the wood is always different, each knife is completely unique and may vary from the model shown in the image.