KANZEN Petty Knife & Sharkskin Grater Set [Ships Nov 2026]
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A Small Blade Set for Finishing Condiments Beautifully
A great-value set pairing the KANZEN Petty Knife with the Sharkskin Grater — Ebony.
For those who cut small ingredients into condiments, or want to add the petty knife and sharkskin grater as well, we've put together this set plan.
These small blade tools for finishing condiments make your everyday cooking even more enjoyable.
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Set Contents
[KANZEN Petty Knife]
•Overall length: 230mm
•Blade length: 120mm
•Width: 34mm
[Sharkskin Grater — Ebony]
•Overall length: 115mm
•Width: 65mm
•Body: ebony
•Grating surface: finest select sharkskin
•Tacks: gold-tone stainless steel
•Made in: Gifu, Japan
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Overall length: 340mm
Blade length: 203mm
Width: 50mm
Weight: 163g
Made in: Seki, Gifu, Japan
Ships from Japan
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Experience
The “fluffy grate” delivered by
an Edo-era condiment grater
The “Select Sharkskin Grater — Ebony” is a masterpiece that brings unprecedented flavor to your condiments.
The sharkskin grater is a condiment grater said to have been used in the Edo period.
This tool produces an exquisite grate — fluffy on the tongue and rich in flavor.
1. Felt by more than 90% of people
Exquisite taste, verified by a third-party institution
With the Tashinam Select Sharkskin Grater, sweetness and umami come through more fully, and bitterness softens, compared with a standard metal grater.
Taste analysis with the Leo taste sensor, developed by Keio University and OISSY Inc., showed a change at a level over 90% of people can taste. *Test ingredient: daikon
Like snow — a truly fluffy grate
The secret lies in sharkskin’s utterly distinctive texture.
Its one-of-a-kind surface doesn’t slice fibers like a metal blade; it grinds them gently.
The result is a fluffy grate, like snow — smooth, with little graininess.
It draws out the ingredient’s natural aroma, sweetness, and umami while softening bitterness.
A fluffy grate makes your cooking more delicious
Just add freshly grated condiments and aromas bloom, flavors deepen and refine.
Tashinam’s select sharkskin grater brings extra color to your everyday cooking.
2. Condiments that lift everyday cooking a rank
Wasabi, of course — and ginger, cheese, and more
Use it for wasabi, of course, and for ginger, cheese, and all sorts of condiments.
Let delicious condiments brighten your daily meals.
Grating ginger
Ginger grated on select sharkskin is remarkably fine and blends easily into food.
Added to hot pots and soups, it doesn’t sink to the bottom but spreads softly through the whole dish, wrapping it in aroma and flavor.
A single spoonful gives the dish a markedly deeper taste.
A cooking tool for grating all kinds of condiments deliciously
Tashinam’s Select Sharkskin Grater works for ginger, garlic, wasabi — the full range of everyday condiments.
It isn’t meant for grating large ingredients in volume; its true worth is in finishing a spoonful of condiment with high aroma and refined flavor.
3. Skilled handwork and carefully chosen materials
Select materials and artisan technique
Only the finest part of the sharkskin is selected for use.
The ebony body is machined true by Gifu artisans for a uniform finish; the tacks combine gold-tone stainless steel for beauty and strength.
The result is handmade quality that mass production can never reproduce.
Select sharkskin, carefully chosen
For the Tashinam Select Sharkskin Grater, artisans select only the highest-quality part of the entire sharkskin.
This secures plenty of large-grained texture, keeping grating efficient while producing delicious condiments.
Striking premium wood: ebony
The body uses ebony, one of the world’s rarest premium woods.
Extremely hard and dense, and resistant to rot and insects, it has long been used for instruments and furniture.
The more it is polished, the deeper its luster — a black glow that settles into the hand, loved across generations.
For customers who want to try the product in person
Our Store in Tokyo
Our permanent store lets you try Tashinam's kitchen tools, including the KANZEN Knife, with real ingredients. Come hold them in your hand and compare the differences in weight and blade length before you choose.
Address: Kosugi Building 1F-C, 2-11-16 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
1 minute on foot from Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line / Oimachi Line)
Hours: 12:00–18:00 / Closed Wednesdays
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Care after use
•After use, rinse promptly with a scrubbing brush, avoid direct sunlight, and dry thoroughly
•Never use it continuously while still wet, soak it in water, or dry it in direct sun
Storage and handling
•Prolonged humidity can cause the wood or skin to warp or break
•If it deteriorates or a tack comes loose, stop using it — beware of injury or fragments getting into food
Dishwasher washing can cause damage — please wash by hand.
We accept the following payment methods.
1. Credit card (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, JCB)
2. Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay
If a payment fails, please check your card's expiration date and available credit, then contact your card issuer.
Ships direct from Japan. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Product prices and shipping do not include customs duties, import taxes, or GST/VAT. Depending on your country's regulations, these charges may apply separately and are the customer's responsibility — for details, please check with your local customs office.
Orders for the KANZEN Knife have far exceeded our expectations.
Set products including the KANZEN Knife therefore take several months to deliver.
Please check the estimated shipping month noted in the product name.
*The shipping month in the product name is an estimate. Depending on production, shipping may be delayed — thank you for your understanding.
When your order ships, a shipping notice with a tracking number will be sent to your email address so you can follow the delivery status.
Delivery date and time cannot be specified for international orders.
About order cancellations
As a rule, cancellations after ordering for customer convenience, as well as returns and exchanges of this product, cannot be accepted.
If the product is defective, please contact us via the inquiry form within 7 days of the product's arrival.