You bought a Japanese knife.
Now what?
No local expert
There are no craftsmen in your country who truly understand the geometry and steel of a Japanese blade.
Too delicate to DIY
Sharpening a Japanese knife requires specialised whetstones, the correct angle, and years of practice. A small mistake ruins the blade.
Generic sharpening damages it
Standard sharpening services use electric grinders designed for Western knives. They destroy the thin asymmetric edge of Japanese steel.
The Process
Simple. Seamless. Exceptional.
Request
Fill out the order form. We send you a detailed packaging guide and prepaid customs paperwork.
Ship
Send your knife to Japan. We handle all customs documentation on the receiving end.
Sharpen
A master craftsman assesses your blade individually and restores the edge by hand using traditional whetstones.
Return
Your knife is carefully packed and shipped back — razor sharp, ready to use.
The Craftsmen
Every knife is
sharpened by hand.
Our partner craftsmen have dedicated their lives to the art of knife sharpening. Each blade is assessed individually and restored using traditional Japanese techniques passed down through generations.
"A blade is not merely sharpened — it is understood."
Pricing
Transparent. No surprises.
Single knife, professional sharpening
- —Full edge restoration
- —Hand-finished on whetstone
- —Condition assessment
- —Return shipping
Up to 3 knives, save 12%
- —Everything in Standard
- —Up to 3 knives per order
- —12% discount vs. singles
- —Priority processing
Single knife + mirror polish + condition report
- —Full edge restoration
- —Mirror-polished finish
- —Written condition report
- —Return shipping
* Shipping not included. International rates apply.
The Process
From dull to razor sharp,
step by step.
Each knife follows a four-stage restoration — no shortcuts, no machines.
Every blade is examined under light to read its edge, bevel angle, and any damage before work begins.
Initial edge repair on a natural coarse stone — rebuilding the geometry from the base of the bevel.
Progressive polishing through medium and fine stones, removing scratches and tightening the edge.
Final stropping and inspection. The blade is returned hair-shaving sharp, exactly as it left the forge.
Testimonials
From our customers.
“Sent my Miyabi knife all the way from New York. Got it back in 3 weeks, sharper than the day I bought it. Absolutely worth it.”
“I was nervous about shipping internationally, but the packaging guide made it easy. The edge is perfect now.”
“My chef's knife was nearly unusable. Togi brought it back to life. I'll be sending more.”
FAQ
Common questions.
Get Started
Ready to restore
your blade?
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with your shipping instructions and a packaging guide tailored to your knife.