With a thin, curved blade, the Shun Kanso gokujo knife makes it easy to separate meat from bone—even fibrous tissue is no match for the incredibly sharp edge. Plus, it has the perfect degree of flexibility for gliding through the body of fish, quickly removing bones and skin. As pretty as it is practical, this high-performance knife makes a welcome addition to any cook’s collection.

Shun’s Kanso series is based on the Zen philosophy of simplicity—removing