Shibamasa | VG5 | Santoku 170mm Swedish Small diamond sharpening rod for

Small diamond sharpening rod for sharpening serrated knives

Diamond lapping plate with two grit sizes

the santoku is generally smaller in length and perfect for any small prep job

Another regional version of this knife is the Takohiki 蛸引 or “Octopus puller” which has a square tip

They make many different style blades made from a range of steels

Shibamasa | VG5 | Santoku 170mm Swedish Small diamond sharpening rod forShibamasa knives are manufactured in Seki City. They are a perfect gift or first Japanese knife. VG5 is very similar to VG10 steel but has a little extra toughness. The VG5 core steel of this knife is clad with stainless steel. Santoku translates to 3 virtues, good for fish, meat and vegetables. Though they are a taller knife, which makes control a little easier, the santoku is generally smaller in length and perfect for any small prep job.