Knife Sharpening Class - Beginner to Intermediate

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Knife Sharpening Class - Beginner to Intermediate

Enjoy the Immediate Outcomes - Tailored Guidance during Your Sharpening Practice.

Hazuki Knife

5.0 (62)

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3 hours

1 to 6 guests

$265 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

Class Duration:

3 hours

Locations:

Hazuki Knife Workshop - 62 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW
Japanese Tools Australia - 29 Production Ave, Kogarah NSW
Provider Studio - 7-9 Flinders street, Surry Hills, NSW.
Your preferred location: We offer private classes at your home, either solo or shared with family or friends. Availability and fees depend on location. Please get in touch to explore options.

The class includes:

Overview of different forms of sharpening

Pros and cons of each method.

Basic knowledge of kitchen knives

Western knives and Japanese knives, anatomy, construction, materials, types of steels, single/double-bevel knives, etc.

Basic knowledge of knife sharpening

Types of cutting edges, mechanisms, whetstone grits and types, common pitfalls, and how to avoid them, etc

Practical skills on Sharpening

Assessing knife conditions, flattening stones, removing chips and broken tips, determining sharpening angles, sharpening techniques, burr removal techniques, test cutting methods, touch-up techniques, etc.

What is Freehand Whetstone Knife Sharpening:

Often considered a Japanese tradition, freehand waterstone sharpening reflects centuries of philosophy and craftsmanship in blade-making in Japan. The long history of the art of Japanese waterstone sharpening is a testament to its effectiveness and reliability. Waterstone sharpening is quiet, low-risk, and fully manual—no airborne dust, no noisy motors, no spinning wheels, and no risk of overheating your blade. More than just a practical skill, it's a therapeutic and meditative art form that is both empowering and deeply satisfying.

A Skill Every Kitchen Deserves:

Whether you're a home cook, a culinary enthusiast, or a chef, mastering the art of freehand whetstone sharpening is a fundamental skill that will transform your experience in the kitchen. While modern sharpening systems and machines exist, freehand waterstone sharpening is the most elemental, but often regarded as the gold standard in the culinary world.

Not a total beginner?:

You may be a chef or someone with prior sharpening experience and would prefer to join a class with others at a similar level. Please feel free to contact us - we will do our best to organise a class that builds on your existing skills and deepens your understanding.

Enjoy the Outcomes from the First Day:

Freehand knife sharpening on waterstones may look daunting and intimidating, but it is actually not that difficult. Particularly if you learn our simple and proven way designed for everyone. You will work on knives under the watchful eye of an expert, so that any individual sharpening problems will be addressed.

Can't Find a Suitable Day or Time?:

Please contact Hazuki Knife. We’ll do our best to organise a class that works for you.

Please note:

This class is generally for sharpening double bevel knives, like the majority of knives people have.

If you are under the age of 18, please contact us before booking. Parent or guardian consent is required.

What you'll get

You will be given viewing access to our class presentation slides after the class for your refresher.

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Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly. Perfect for any foodie enthusiast and for chefs who are just starting out or have not been properly taught by a knife specialist.

What to bring

Knives:

We highly recommend bringing your own kitchen knives to sharpen. Alternatively, you can use our practice knives. Most students sharpen multiple knives. Please transport your knives safely - wrapped in a tea towel, or stored in a knife case, roll, or bag.

Sharpening Kit:

A complete sharpening kit that we recommend using will be provided for use during class, but you are welcome to bring your own and try both for comparison. Kits are also available for purchase on the day.

Footwear:

Please wear closed-in shoes for your safety.

Arrival:

Please arrive a little bit early so we can discuss and pick appropriate knives to sharpen to start with.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Location varies by date; clicktap the date selector the date selector to see details.

7-9 Flinders Street, Surry Hills NSW
62 Leonay Parade, Leonay NSW
29 Production Ave, Kogarah NSW

Knife Sharpening Class - Beginner to Intermediate location

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Hazuki Knife

5.0 (62)

Hazuki Knife specialises in the sharpening of knives and tools. We don't just sharpen the cutting edge. We take a holistic approach to improve the cutting performance from a perspective of what types of foods or materials the knife will cut. We sharpen mainly by freehand with Japanese natural and synthetic waterstones, which we believe is the best way for many applications. We at Hazuki Knife enjoy the art, therapeutic and meditative aspects of waterstone sharpening.

Nari is originally from Osaka, Japan and the founder of Hazuki Knife. He is a member of Japan Houchou Togi Association (Kitchen Knife Sharpening Association) where he continuously develops his expertise and is passionate about passing on his valuable knowledge and skills to his students. We aim to give people a moment of joy and fulfilment through sharpening and using sharp, quality knives and tools.