Santoku Blue Steel Ebony Wood Handle + Whetstone

Kasumi Japan Santoku knife Black Ebony Blue Steel #2 Series 170mm/6.7in 

The Santoku knife Black Ebony Blue Steel #2 Series 170mm/6.7in is designed for home cooks who take their tools seriously. It blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with everyday versatility, shaped for balance, control, and confident performance—refined enough for precise prep, durable enough for daily use.

This Santoku knife is built around the “three virtues” of Japanese cooking—cleanly slicing meat and fish, dicing, and mincing vegetables. With a razor-sharp Blue Steel #2 blade and a handcrafted black ebony wood handle, the Santoku delivers crisp, accurate cuts, long-lasting edge performance, and a comfortable grip you can rely on through every prep session.

Key Features:

• Superior Blue Steel #2 Blade: Crafted from premium Japanese carbon steel for extreme sharpness and outstanding edge retention. Holds a razor-sharp edge for up to 6 months without sharpening.
• Ebony Wood Handle: Handcrafted black ebony wood handle provides a secure grip, moisture resistance, and comfort for steady daily control.
• Razor-Sharp Blade for Precision Cutting: The 2mm thick blade is designed to cut smoothly and effortlessly across meat, fish, and vegetables.
• Designed for Home Cooks: Balanced performance, durability, and ease of maintenance for everyday home cooking.
• Best For: Slicing meat and fish, dicing, and mincing vegetables (primary); all-purpose daily prep when you want one versatile knife for proteins and produce.

Japanese Double-sided Whetstone Include Non-slip Base

This set includes a double-sided sharpening stone designed for consistent, controlled sharpening. The non-slip base keeps the stone stable, helping you maintain angle and pressure—two keys to great results. Here's why it’s valuable for durability & performance:

• Restores a crisp, lasting edge: Regular stone sharpening resets the blade’s edge geometry, bringing back smooth, effortless cutting.

• Extends the life of the knives: Maintaining the edge on a whetstone reduces the need for aggressive grinding later, helping preserve blade thickness over time.

• Improves cutting performance after sharpening: Expect noticeably cleaner slices, less resistance through dense ingredients, and more control for fine prep.

• Stable, safer sharpening: The non-slip base minimizes movement, helping you sharpen more evenly and protect the blade edge from uneven wear.

Result after proper sharpening: sharper bite, smoother glide, and better edge longevity, especially important for high-performance steels like Aogami.