WASABI Knives -

Alfredo Rola

I've thought long and hard about whether or not to add the Harumi Slicing Knife to my collection. It just didn't seem as exotic or sexy as the other knives I've gotten so far. I kept coming back to it and thinking something does not seem right. It was the scale of the knife size the didn't make sense. I was intrigued by description of the knife's function, but not confident what it would look like in real life.

Finally, it came down to one of the last few knives I hadn't purchased, and it was in the price range I felt comfortable with, so I took the plunge.

It turned out it was the knife I was hoping it would be. The picture of the knife being held by a person is totally off scale. The person holding the knife makes it look huge and it didn't line up with the physical description in write up. So to help you get a more realistic feel of what the knife will look like and feel like, I'm including 2 photos to help you judge.

My wife who does the bulk of cooking here at home was blown away how thin and clean it sliced through tomatoes. Slicing Knife is the appropriate description of what this knife does best. This morning I used it to slice up some brabant potatoes. It did a great job of cutting through potato thanks to the sharp edge and heft of the blade. It has the heaviest feel of all the knives I have of relative size. The handle is an old fashion shape, but the width of it is noticeably wider than you would find on a consumer grade knife. It feels right at home in my hand. I'm glad I finally added the Harumi Slicing knife to my Wasabi Collection. Note: the blade finish is significantly different from the one on the product page.

Rak Ungchusri

My wife was happy with the results ... the knives are much sharper now. But I can't get them quite as razor sharp as advertised yet. I am still learning. Will I recommend it? Yes.

Keith Stahl

Sets up very easily, took a minute to get the angles right, once all adjustments were made this tool does a very good job of sharpening all the knives that were dull. Everything is razor sharp now

Steven Fisher

After purchasing and reviewing video of usage. I had a very easy time sharpening all my knives. The basic kit is great for getting blunt knives back to cutting very nicely. It has made my time in the kitchen much better and easier, plus I am lending out my sharpener to family and showing them how to sharpen their knives.

GREGORY CISCO

The sharpening system is well designed and machined. I have brought several of my older knives back to life. However, the stones seem very soft and I end up with a lot of stone residue. After only a few uses, the stones already have a pronounced curve to them. also, I cannot get sharp enough to cut paper easily like the video shows. I normally hand finish the knives using a hard Arkansas stone I have as a woodworker.

Bill Vantv

I really didn’t believe the hype about this sharpener but I ordered anyway. This weekend we had a family get together where I told people who were coming, if they wanted knives sharpened bring them, several did, so I had the chance to get lots of practice. You really can get a cheap $15 IKEA 3 pack of knives so sharp they will cut like razor blades.
A little bit of a learning curve setting it up, but it really works good. I think a few of my relatives will purchase a system to, lots of people wanted to try it, watching me. I am happy I own it.

Al Leininger

I've' had many sharpening tools in my 58 years of sharpening hunting, military, and kitchen knives, as well as different scissors. But I've never had one as awesome as this! The edge you get is incredible, I used to think I did a really good job, but not near as good as this! Thank You Wasabi!!!!!!

Doug „KOOLBREEZE1954“ Chappell

The Wasabi diamond whetstones are great for getting a very sharp and bright reflective edge on most all pocket, carry and household knives. I highly recommend adding them to your Wasabi sharpening system.