Learn how to sharpen traditional Japanese single bevel knives.
Our knife sharpening classes are taught by professional knife sharpeners with years of experience.
In this class, we will cover:
- Anatomy and construction of single-bevel knives
- Straightening the knife and flattening the back
- Sharpening the edge, and different options for edge profiles
- Polishing the bevel, and using multiple whetstones to achieve different finishes
- How to apply these techniques to various single bevel knives
- Advice for purchasing single bevel knives as well as whetstones.
- Q and A
Please feel free to sign up for this class even if you haven't taken our beginner class. We will move at a slightly faster pace, and go a little bit more in depth, but no previous sharpening experience is required.
Date & Time
Each class will be about 3 hours and will be held about once a month. Due to the space, class sizes are limited to 5 people.
*If you want to cancel, please let us know at least 3 business days before, or you will not be refunded.
Location
This class will be held in our Sharpening Annex, inside of our store at 1532 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211.
Materials
We will supply everything you need for the class, including a loaner single-bevel knife and sharpening stones for you to practice on. If you would like to bring your own stones and knife, please feel free to do so!
Afterwards
Hang out after the class to receive 10% off everything in the store.
Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out. Send us an email or give us a call.
US Domestic Shipping
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. All orders over $200 ship for free. Please note, all shipping delivery times listed are in addition to our standard order processing time of 1-2 business day.
USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days)
Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 business days and include USPS Tracking. Orders over $300 will be given Signature Confirmation and will require a signature upon delivery. Signature Confirmation can be waved if requested.
Please note 2-5 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days)
Priority Mail service includes tracking and delivery in 2-3 business days. Orders over $300 will be given Signature Confirmation and will require a signature upon delivery. Signature Confirmation can be waved if requested.
Please note 2-3 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Priority Express (1-2 business days)
The cut-off time for USPS Priority Express is 10am PST. Express orders placed after 10am or on the weekend will be shipped out the following business day. Orders over $300 will be given Signature Confirmation and will require a signature upon delivery. Signature Confirmation can be waved if requested.
Please note 1-2 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Insurance
All orders are insured with USPS up to $200 with no additional charge. If you are interested in purchasing additional insurance, please contact us or add Route Shipping Protection at checkout.
Route Shipping Protection
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