Knife Sharpening 101

Service Description

In this intesive 2hr knife sharpening class you will get hands on right away working with various japanese and western knives, getting to try different types of stones, and even getting to try a $1500 knife! The class is designed to give as much support and practice on the essentials of sharpening. Finding and holding the right angle, how to feel the edge for burr and sharpness, and stroping. You will also learn about stone and knife maintence, steel types, and other tools that come into play while sharpening. Sharpening can be meditative for many people, while getting to know more about knives, the importance, history, and culture around them. We hope this class leaves you with a better understanding and appriciation for knives, and to be confidient in using whetstones, and understand the process, and intricacys of knife sharpening. You are welcome to bring 1-2 of your own knives if you like to practice on and get them sharp as well. Please only kitchen knives, and culinary tools. The cost of the class includes a brand new japanese knife, and a high quailty whetstone.