Shapton Glass Stone 2000 Grit Sharpening Stone Knife Storage shorter length and wider blade

shorter length and wider blade (compared to a traditional European-style chef's knife) mean you don't need to use a rocking motion much (and most of us at home don't do this anyway)

just splash more water on the stone as needed instead of prolonged and repeated soakings

then they're essentially worthless when they dull because they're hard to re-sharpen at home

An excellent choice if you're looking for a high-end made-in-Japan santoku that is easy to live with and won't break the bank

The blade and edge are expertly finished and VERY sharp

Shapton Glass Stone 2000 Grit Sharpening Stone Knife Storage shorter length and wider bladeShapton Glass Stone, 2000 Grit, #50302 210mm x 70mm, 5mm thick (total thickness is 10mm: 5mm of abrasive bonded to 5mm glass plate). Shapton GlassStones are very fast cutting and long lasting. The ceramic abrasive is permanently bonded to a glass plate so the whole unit is very flat and very strong. The abrasive is extremely consistent and dense so you have a great feel and can produce very precise and clean edges, plus these have the convenience of