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  • Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame - Nordic Catch
  • Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame - Nordic Catch
  • Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame - Nordic Catch
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Kinjirushi

Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame

Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame

The Steel Shark Wasabi Grater, also known as Hagane Zame, is designed to turn fresh wasabi root into a smooth, creamy, aromatic paste. Made from stainless steel instead of traditional shark skin, it delivers the texture real wasabi needs while being easier to clean, maintain, and use at home.
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  • Free shipping ($59+), separate from perishables
  • Bio-friendly, made w/ stainless steel instead of real shark skin
  • Use the grater with wasabi, ginger, garlic, and more!

The Right Tool for Fresh Wasabi

Fresh wasabi is not meant to be chopped, shredded, or grated like ginger on a standard grater.

To unlock its clean heat, natural sweetness, and aroma, wasabi should be grated into a fine paste. The Steel Shark grater is built for that exact purpose—helping create the smooth texture traditionally associated with freshly grated wasabi.

Use it with:

Why “Steel Shark”?

Hagane Zame translates to “Steel Shark.” Traditional wasabi graters were often made with shark skin, but this version uses stainless steel as a more practical, bio-friendly alternative. It grates quickly, cleans more easily, and avoids the maintenance issues of real shark skin graters.

Designed for Creamy Wasabi Paste

The grater features an embossed surface with the Japanese characters “わさび”, meaning “wasabi.” This textured surface is designed to help aerate the wasabi during grating, producing a creamy consistency and bringing out more aroma and flavor.

That texture matters. A proper wasabi paste should be smooth, fragrant, and refined—not coarse or watery.

How to Use

  1. Rinse and lightly trim the fresh wasabi root.
  2. Hold the root at a slight angle.
  3. Grate in small circular motions.
  4. Let the paste rest for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately for the best aroma and flavor.

Freshly grated wasabi is at its best shortly after grating, so only prepare what you plan to use.

Includes Bamboo Brush

Each gift box includes a bamboo brush to help gather the grated wasabi from the surface and plate it cleanly.

This makes it easier to collect the paste without wasting any fresh wasabi.

Best Pairings

Use freshly grated wasabi with:

A small amount goes a long way. Real wasabi should enhance the fish or meat, not overpower it.

Product Details

Product: Steel Shark Wasabi Grater — Hagane Zame
Brand: Kinjirushi
Material: Stainless steel
Includes: Bamboo brush
Use For: Fresh wasabi, ginger, garlic, and aromatics
Size: 6.8" × 3.3"
Care: Hand wash only
Shipping: Free shipping on $59+, separate from perishables

Why Buy from Nordic Catch

Nordic Catch offers real Japanese wasabi root and the proper tools to prepare it correctly. The Steel Shark grater is the natural companion to fresh wasabi, helping customers get the smooth texture, clean aroma, and refined heat that make real wasabi worth buying.

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  • Green wasabi on a gray surface with a Japanese flag in the background
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Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

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Pair with the best sushi-grade seafood!

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 11 reviews.

Customer photo review of Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

The fresh wasabi has such a vibrant, clean flavor with just the right amount of heat. It’s slightly sweet, aromatic, and very smooth. Freshly grated, it was the perfect complement to sashimi without overpowering the flavor of the fish. Absolutely worth trying!

Taylor S. 5/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

Customer photo review of Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame

This grater is pretty neat! I had a sushi night with some friends and I bought half a root and wasabi grater from Nordic Catch. It elevated our sushi party without breaking the bank like we would have done at a restaurant. I really like how it’s made of stainless steel rather than shark skin! Can’t wait to use the grater for other dishes 😋

Luis G. 5/5 Verified

Steel Shark Wasabi Grater - Hagane Zame

Customer photo review of Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

This will be my go to from now on 🤗 So much better than wasabi from a tube! Beautiful color and so fresh! I highly recommend this over the fake wasabi paste you buy at the store! Even came with instructions to store the wasabi for months!

Olga T. 5/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

I bought this wasabi for a dinner party, and it was a big hit! SO much better than store-bought. One of my guests placed an order immediately after trying it!

Paula T. 5/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

This was my first time trying real fresh wasabi, and the difference was incredible! It had a bright, refreshing heat that faded smoothly. It grated beautifully and tasted amazing with sushi and sashimi. I’ll never look at the usual wasabi paste the same way again!

Sherri A. 5/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

I thought only fancy sushi restaurants had real wasabi! Now I can have it at home to enjoy our weekly sushi nights with the fam! We’ve had this piece in our fridge for nearly a month and it’s still good! You can taste the heat, but it doesn’t linger in your mouth like the fake stuff!

Julian P. 5/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

Horrendous experience, I purchased the wasabi root and when I received it, it smelled nothing less than a deteriorating corpse and dead fish. I was really disappointed because I had a sushi night planned and was going to use the wasabi for our nigiri and sashimi. I had to go out and buy some fake wasabi powder because I immediately had to throw away what I received in the mail. This should be shipped in a cooled container, not in a usps bubble wrap bag. Unbelievably disappointed with their service. I would not waste my money here.

Liliana O. 1/5 Verified

Fresh Japanese Wasabi Root (Real Wasabi Rhizome)

Store owner replied: Hey Liliana! I'm happy we spoke over the phone! I'm sorry that USPS delayed your delivery by 7 days! This resulted in the wasabi root arriving to you spoiled. I'm glad I was able to resolve the issue, and I hope we have better results with delivery next time! Cheers, Nordic Catch