Neverending Sharpness Bundle I [magnolia]

The Neverending Sharpness Bundle I consists of everything you need to get started on your Japanese knife-owning, sharpen-it-yourself journey.

The SharpEdge “Basic” Sharpening Set [#1000/3000] is a great beginner sharpening set bundle with all the necessities for sharpening and is very affordable at the same time. It includes two sharpening stones, a leather strop, and a sharpening guide clip to make the process easier and more controlled.

The Yoshida Santoku Funayuki SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 155mm (6.1″) (multi-purpose knife) and the Yoshida Nakiri Kyusyu SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 165mm (6.5″) (vegetable knife) are great beginner knives to get into sharpening, which is why we decided to include one of them in the bundle – you decide, which! Both have several advantages in terms of sharpening and their steel is perfect for home and pro use. We are impressed by the great sharpening qualities of the steel, and the knife’s natural resistance to abrasion during use. The steel was originally developed for ball bearings and only later migrated into the culinary world. As a result, it has incredible abrasion resistance and strength. Both knives keep a sharp edge for a very long time, which is why chefs often choose SUJ-2 steel when ordering custom high-end knives.

The Neverending Sharpness Bundle I has everything you need to get into sharpening and also makes a great gift for any knife enthusiast.

The bundle consists of:

• SharpEdge “Basic” Sharpening Set [#1000/3000]
•  Yoshida Santoku Funayuki SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 155mm (6.1″) OR Yoshida Nakiri Kyusyu SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 165mm (6.5″)

SHARPEDGE “BASIC” SHARPENING SET [#1000/3000]

The set includes everything you need to keep all your knives, whether Japanese or not, in good shape on a budget.

SharpEdge “Basic” Sharpening Set [#1000/3000]:

• Sharpening stone #1000/3000
• Knife sharpening guide clip
• Leather strop

Suggested sharpening process: Start general sharpening on a #1000 grit stone (don’t forget to use the guide clip!) Once a good burr is achieved, sharpen on the #3000 grit stone to achieve a burr on the finer stone. Finish off with the Leather strop to remove any burr remnants and get that smooth, fine sharpness. Feeling challenged? Check out our Beginner’s Video Guide to Knife Sharpening and learn all the basics. Don’t forget to enjoy the process and find your inner zen!

SANTOKU FUNAYUKI KNIFE or NAKIRI KYUSYU KNIFE

The Yoshida Santoku Funayuki SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 155mm (6.1″) and the Yoshida Nakiri Kyusyu SUJ-2 Kuro-uchi 165mm (6.5″) are a suitable choice for a first Japanese knife. Why?

1. They are masterfully handcrafted high-quality knives that keep a sharp edge for a long time after sharpening;
2. They are very affordable and can function as a great, worry-free learning tool;
3. They are made of fine-grained SUJ-2 steel, which is sharpened quickly and tends to keep its sharp edge for longer than most steels. The SUJ-2 steel has several properties that make it easy and ideal for sharpening, whether you are still learning or are already a pro. 

!! One thing to keep in mind when buying SUJ-2 steel knives is that they require diligent maintenance – it is important to wipe them during use and clean and wipe them dry after you are done. Otherwise, they may rust more quickly than some other steel knives. However, due to their amazing edge retention, this is a nice compensation.

Because of their lower chromium content, they have a natural tendency to develop a protective patina, which will lower the need for maintenance when fully developed, but until then, the knife needs to be cleaned and wiped regularly, and occasionally oiled as well.