Shapton Japanese Toishi Sharpening Stone with Base - Grit #5000 Takohiki these layers create a blade

these layers create a blade with exceptionally fine carbide structures

the Sakai Takayuki Baikoku Shironiko Santoku Knife is a luxurious culinary tool with a distinctive Shironiko White Steel #2 blade and a beautiful burnt oak handle

There are also Kanto style which is straight shape

Handle Length: 117 mm

Shapton Japanese Toishi Sharpening Stone with Base - Grit #5000 Takohiki these layers create a bladeJapanese Tosihi Sharpening Stone Whetstone with base Grit #5000 The Shapton Japanese Whetstone (Toishi) manufacturer Shapton made in Japan. This is a single sided Whetstone (Toishi) with 5000 grit, a good whetstone for finishing a knifes edge or prior to a #8000 grit finish. This fine grit whetstone is used when finishing dulled edges or after a medium whetstone has already been used. The Shapton sharpening stones are great for working on double bevel