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"Special Shark Skin Grater - Ebony Style" is a superb product that brings out the full flavor of condiments and adds a new flavor to dishes.
We bring Edo wisdom back to life in modern times using the finest ingredients and craftsmanship, enriching the dining table itself.
Overall length: 115 mm
Width: 65 mm
Body: ebony
Grating surface: specially selected finest genuine sharkskin
Rivets: stainless steel with brass-tone fastening
Made in: Gifu Prefecture
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My old aluminum grater took some force and left a coarse texture, but this sharkskin grater needs no strength and grates light and fluffy! It fits in the hand nicely! I am a little worried about the wooden part getting moldy, though!
I gave it as a birthday gift to a senior colleague who cooks a lot, and they were moved: 'I have never seen a sharkskin grater... this makes me so happy.' They later told me they grate condiments far more often now thanks to it. It makes a great gift — and I would happily get one for myself too.
The texture comes out wonderfully fluffy, and the taste is incomparably better than with my old grater! A slightly larger size option would be nice.
Grating with one of these was a dream of mine. It feels like being at my favorite sushi restaurant. With metal graters you never get 100% of what you grate — this is different.
The ebony's color is gorgeous, and the contrast with the sharkskin is superb. A bit more size might have allowed an even softer grate, and a finer sharkskin grain might yield more stickiness. Coming from a metal grater, this is a different thing entirely.
Grates very smoothly — completely stress-free.
Wasabi and the like grate smooth and clean. Very little force needed.
I have been using it for wasabi and daikon. Unlike a standard metal grater, it grates smoothly and the process itself is calming — and above all, the grated food has a beautiful glossy sheen. The mouthfeel is completely different.
Experience
The “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 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
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.
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
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 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.
Made in
Gifu, Japan
The “Sharkskin Grater — Ebony” is handmade one by one by woodworking artisans in Gifu, Japan.
Select sharkskin, carefully chosen
For the Tashinam 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.
A set that brings together the KANZEN Petty Knife and the Sharkskin Grater — Ebony at a special price.
For cutting small ingredients into condiments — and for those who want to add the petty knife and sharkskin grater — we prepared this set plan.
With the small blade tools for finishing condiments in hand, everyday cooking becomes a pleasure.
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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: select finest sharkskin
・Tacks: gold-tone stainless steel
・Made in: Gifu, Japan
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FAQ
Care after use
- After use, promptly rinse with water using a brush or similar, then dry thoroughly away from direct sunlight
- Never use it repeatedly while still damp, leave it soaking in water, or dry it in direct sun
Storage and precautions
- Prolonged humidity may cause the wood or skin to warp or break
- If the grater deteriorates or a rivet comes loose, stop using it, and take care to avoid injury or fragments getting into food
Please wash by hand as washing in a dishwasher may cause damage.
- The following payment methods are available.
1. Credit card (JCB, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX)
2. Paidy (3 installments by credit card with no installment fee)
3. Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPay
If your card cannot be used, please check its expiration date and available credit limit, then contact your card issuer.
* Payment by bank transfer is not supported.
Shipping within Japan
Shipping is free nationwide within Japan.
International shipping
For international shipments, shipping fees are added by region.
Please note that product prices and shipping fees do not include customs duties, import taxes, or VAT.
Depending on the regulations of your country or region, these charges may apply separately and are the customer's responsibility. For details, we recommend checking with your local customs office.
This product is scheduled to ship around December 19, 2025.
For orders placed on or after December 19, we will ship within approximately 5–6 business days after payment is confirmed (excluding Okinawa and remote islands).
When your order ships, a shipping notification with a tracking number will be sent to your email address, so you can check the delivery status.
Your order will be shipped in the shortest possible time.
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.