Knife sharpening service and class

Knife sharpening services

Kaz's sharpening team will get your knives professionally sharpened with several different grit whetstones. It does not only regain the original sharpness but maximise the sharpness and edge retention to optimum results. 

At this moment, we do not take sharpening requests by post other than the knives purchased from us. Please bring your knives to our store (33 Grattan Street, Prahran, 3181)

Sharpening pricing

Sharpening edge Price (including fixing minor chipping)

Restoring Knives Price (including thinning, fixing major chip above 2mm)

Double edged Knives , such as gyuto, santoku, petty knives

$1.5 per cm (Ex: $30 for a 20cm Chef's knife)

Single edged Knives , such as sashimi, deba knives

$2 per cm (Ex: $40 for a 20cm Sashimi knife)

*Pricing may change depending on the condition of the blade 

Honbazuke Service (one week turnaround)

$100 per knife

 

The term "Honbazuke" denotes the meticulous craftsmanship involved in manually refining a knife's edge to achieve optimal thickness, sharpness, and aesthetic presentation. Kaz is committed to exerting maximum dedication to enhance the performance of your cherished Japanese knife, ensuring you can fully appreciate its capabilities. Employing professional whetstones of up to #10000 grit including natural whetstones for polishing, he tailors the outcome to your preferences for the desired finish.

Why new knives are not always very sharp

Even newly acquired Japanese knives may not consistently exhibit a pristine edge. This intentional choice is made by manufacturers, who often opt for a less acute blade angle to mitigate potential damage during transit and prioritise the knife's overall durability over immediate sharpness. Additionally, they acknowledge the diverse preferences among users regarding the level of sharpness desired, hence leaving room for customization.

Handle replacement - half tang knives only

$60~$200 depending on the type of the handle you choose from our stock

• Japanese oak handle: $60
• Magnolia and buffalo horn chestnut shape: $60
• Magnolia and buffalo horn octagon shape: $60
• Rosewood octagon shape: $90
• Ebony and other customised handle $150-$200

Kaz's sharpening class

$100 per person (for a roughly 60min session, up to 3 persons)

Kaz will show you how to sharpen Japanese knives with whetstones. Class is run at 4pm only by appointment. Please contact Kaz for making a booking. (0404500118)

According to your needs and current skills, Kaz will organise a class for different types of sharpening techniques. One session covers one area of sharpening skills.

Examples of sharpening techniques:

• General sharpening for double edge knives
• Japanese single edge knife sharpening
• Fixing chips with rough whetstones
• Thinning or restoring to its original shape
• How to use natural whetstones 

10% discount will be applied on sharpening tools if you wish to purchase one after the class.