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How A Professional Sharpener Sharpens Japanese Kitchen Knife Sakai Kyuba Gyuto (Chef's Knife)

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sharpening Japanese Knives with Whetstones

March 17, 2024 June 24, 2026

Coarse 400-grit for repair, 8000 for the final polish. A first go at whetstone sharpening, from soaking the stone to the finished edge.

Japanese knives, hand-forged in Japan. Boards, linen, and tableware finished in Europe. Made once. Kept forever.

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