Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife, Aonikou, 195mm / 7.7" Naniwa Traditional Stones These shears can be taken

These shears can be taken apart

A symmetrical right/left bevel (good for left or right hand use) in my opinion really won't diminish the performance much if you maintain it

2000 Grit (#50302)

000 abrasive has wider tolerances and so can produce coarser scratches

Definitely gaining in popularity here

Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife, Aonikou, 195mm / 7.7" Naniwa Traditional Stones These shears can be takenVery thick and strong and yet very sharp heavy duty traditional Japanese carbon steel Kamagata style usuba vegetable knife. This style of usuba is perhaps more useful than the commonly seen usuba since it has a pointed tip (more like a santoku) whereas the other style has a rounded tip. Ever wondered how they get those veggies paper thin in sushi shops? This is the tool to use. Search for "usuba" on Youtube for some good examples of this style of