Everthing you need to sharpen with intention, taught 1:1
Prices
$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.
Popular Topics Covered
Many blades are sold warped or bend during usage.
We straighten them using both special and mundane tools.
Perfect for Yanagiba, Deba or other single bevel blade users.
We cover stone flattening methods, angle control and varying pressure application to get the shape you need to reduce chips and improve the blade’s cutting ability.
You will use any and all stones I bring to the lessons.
You will learn that not all stones are created equal.
I will help you to use the correct brand and series of stones so you don’t waste money and be disappointed in their usage.
It comes down to teaching your fingertips to detect burr and remove burr.
The most basic yet elusive concept.
Depending on where the damage is (and also what the damage looks like) there are different approaches for optimal results.
We build a routine with stones or strops for you to pracitce your sharpening techniques and keep up the sharpness.
If you ever thought ‘I don’t have the time to sharpen / repair that myself’, think again!
I bring the belt sanding machine to your location.
And together, we grind knives for consistent finish, ready for whetstones.
*Available Nov. 2025.