Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 180 mm Shallot Cutter Czar faced the same problem

Czar faced the same problem so he came up with this beautiful solution: a beautifully crafted sandpaper holder that solved this problem beautifully:

The blade measures 174mm from tip to heel with a 48

7 mm  Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

This is particularly useful when used as a flattening stone

Masamoto Sohonten VG Series Gyuto 180 mm Shallot Cutter Czar faced the same problemThe Masamoto VG series features their special "Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium" steel with about 1% of carbon, the bevel is 7 3 grind. The handle is made of anti bacterial POM, which is more desirable in a commercial environment. Masamoto Sohonten, the undisputed king of Japanese kitchen knives, has arrived at Knives and Stones. Started by Minosuke Matsuzawa in 1872, succeed by Kichizo Hirano in 1891, Masamoto Sohonten is now under the management of the 6th