Frustrated by knives that go dull after just a few hours?
Stop battling dull blades—learn to make a lasting sharp edge.
A private sharpening class gives you lasting sharpness and total control in your kitchen.
Meet Brian Lee
Knife Expert + Culinary College Instructor
Former General Manager, Tosho Knife Arts (Toronto’s leading knife shop).
Culinary Instructor, Centennial College.
2,000+ blades sharpened in 10+ years.
15+ professional kitchen workshops delivered across the GTA.
Bilingual – Lessons in ENG and KOR (한국어 수업 가능)
From Frustration to Mastery
- Blades stay sharper, longer — consistent edge retention between usage.
- Confident, precise cuts — cleaner prep and faster knife work.
- Complete independence — no more outsourcing sharpening.
- Clear tool guidance — invest only in stones and knives that matter to you.
- A lifelong sharpening method — handle chips, wear, and tricky edges with ease.
Price & Details
$125 / hour.
2-hour lessons (flexible).
1-hour trial 1st session is included.
For best results, 2 lessons recommended.
Getting started
Post-booking, we meet up to discuss scheduling and your goals.
Lesson planning – based on your goals and budget, we make a plan and set number of lessons.
Free 1-hour trial lesson – we assess your current sharpening skills at your preferred location and adjust the lesson plan as necessary.
Begin your 1st lesson!
What you get
Edge Longevity Secrets
You will learn proven methods to keep blades sharper, longer, between services, and understand why they work.
Master-level Precision
We will explore drills to master angles, pressure, and technique for consistent and repeatable results.
Sharpening Independence
You will never rely on outside services again—take control of your knives, and your craft.
Problem-Solving Skills
Afterwards, you will tackle chips, uneven wear, and stubborn dullness with confidence and ease.
Performance Boost
You will experience faster prep, cleaner cuts, and reduced fatigue every time.
What other students say
Sharpening with Brian teaches you basic and advanced techniques required to properly maintain your knives.
But more than that, the classes equip you with overall perspectives on sharpening.
They thereby deepen your understanding of sharpening beyond daily usage/need; they enrich your relationship with your most used tools.
It’s an intense class and you’re dialed in the whole time. And that focus pays off.
After each session, I could feel my technique improving, and it’s made a real difference during each prep and service.
Fantastic lessons with clear goals and hands-on guidance.
Brian taught me single-bevel sharpening in a way that made it simple and effective, and I now feel confident sharpening my own knives.
Locations
1. Your kitchen / work*
Before your shift, on your day off, or (ideally) when your place of work is closed.
2. Your home*
In the comfort of your own home (whether at the kitchen sink, garage, or other place that allows).
*If located located out of GTA, additional ($80+) will be added to the lesson.
3. Tosho Knife Arts - 913 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Bloor)
Frequently Asked Questions
The lessons are for all cooks ( home & professional) who are serious about learning proper sharpening techniques and applying them day to day.
Prior experience with sharpening is recommened.
Absolutely. As long a you are interested in learning the sharpening techniques, I will be happy to do lessons.
Feel free to reach out.
E-transfers, or cash after each lesson.
No cancellation fees. Reach out to me with minimum 2-day notice via text or email.
Normally, it is 2-hours per lesson.
Though we could adjust ±30-min depending on the your schedule.
The price will be prorated based on the hourly rate ($125/hr).
Yes. Every new student gets a free 1-hr consultation session to help you decide.
Just ask and I will refund the money 100%.
Why private lessons?
Improve your craft, fast
Knives should cut. When it doesn’t, it drives us mad.
And every great dish begins with a precise cut—unlock the skill to keep your knives sharper, longer, with a focused 1:1 sharpening class so you can get back to cooking.
Solve your exact problems
Every knife, stone, and hand is different. In our classes, we’ll tackle your challenges—whether it’s keeping knives sharp longer, fixing a chipped tip, or choosing the right stones.
Learn with a personal touch
With 1:1 classes, you’ll learn at your own pace. Whether you are advanced or not, fully kitted out with sets of Japanese knives or not, the class fits.
Build lifelong confidence
Learn without the anxiety of “ruining” your knives in safe hands and walk away knowing exactly how to sharpen, maintain, and care for your knives—without second-guessing or relying on others.
So you can feel free to do anything with knives forever.
Never depend on dull edges again.
