Private Knife Sharpening Class 1-hr Session All Level

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Private Knife Sharpening Class 1-hr Session All Level

Tailored session for your needs and goals, suitable for all levels.

Hazuki Knife

5.0 (62)

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1 hour

1 on 1

$150 (Afterpay available)

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What you'll do

This private 1-hour format offers hands-on instruction tailored to your goals.

Class Duration:

1 hour x X times

Locations:

Hazuki Knife Workshop - 62 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW
Japanese Tools Australia - 29 Production Ave, Kogarah 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.

What Your Session Includes:

One-on-One private session (Please contact for a private group session)
Customised to your needs and goals
Flexible scheduling: Begin with a single session and expand at your own pace, or take a multiple-hour session on a single day.
Foundational to advanced knowledge, techniques, and skills.
Ideal for anyone, including professional chefs.
Fee charged per one-hour session
Suitable for all experience levels

Before or after booking, we'll discuss your goals, challenges, and experience level to tailor the session accordingly.

Beginner or Learner with Limited Experience:

Most beginners find that one hour isn't quite enough to achieve a satisfactory level. At Hazuki Knife, we strongly recommend spending two to three hours to build a solid foundation of sharpening knowledge and hands-on skills for confident home sharpening.

Please get in touch with us for booking a multiple-hour session.

Looking for a more affordable option?

Check out our public Knife Sharpening Course - Beginner to Intermediate, where multiple participants learn together in about three hours at a lower rate per person.

Intermediate and Advanced Levels:

If you already have reasonable experience, a one-hour session may be sufficient—depending on your specific goals, challenges, and areas you'd like to improve.

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.

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:

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

Knowledge required

Suitable for all experience levels.

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.

Location

29 Production Ave, Kogarah NSW

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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.