Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm collection-accessory Professional knife sharpener Gareth Heaton

Professional knife sharpener Gareth Heaton draws on years of experience – both at his kitchenware business and running workshops – to provide step-by-step instructions on how to correctly sharpen your tools

the kurosagi is the ideal utility knife to join your main chef knives in the kitchen

The absolutely beautiful fit of the one piece urushi lacquered handle paired with the exceptional ginsan steel on this large petty make it a one of our personal favourite collections and one you simply have to check out

bunka nakiri or similar 165-210mm size blades

Please note that as each stone is natural and completely unique the approximate size and shape may vary but will be broadly in line with the dimensions above

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm collection-accessory Professional knife sharpener Gareth HeatonA superbly finished right handed, single bevel kiritsuke tipped yanagiba for making long, single clean slices while preparing sushi and sashimi.