Yakushi™ Professional Knife Sharpener

Product Features

• Professional HoningBlade
• High Carbon Stainless Steel
• Ebony Wood Handle
• For Professional Chefs and Home Cooking Enthusiasts
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

"Peak performance never looked so good at this price." Chef Clément

PREMIUM STEEL

Made with 7Cr17 High Carbon Stainless steel, offering a great balance of sharp edge retention and durability.

PROTECTIVE BOLSTER

Incorporates a protective bolster that travels gradually onto the blade face for better comfort and control.

15° BLADE ANGLE

While most Western-style sharpeners have edge angles of 25 degrees, we use more acute 15 degree angles for a noticeably sharper cutting face. 

How does the professional knife sharpener work?

The method of honing using our knife sharpener is as follows:

Find the correct Angle: 

Hone the blade: 

• Maintaining that angle, drag the knife down the entire length of the honing steel while lightly pressing and pushing across the entire length of the blade, stopping when the tips of the knife and the honing steel touch.
• Make sure to apply light, continuous strokes, as the knife's edge can be damaged by abrupt force and rapidity. Three to five strokes per side are repeated until the blade is sharpened.

Check the Knife Edge: 

• You should now have a brilliantly sharp knife.

• Grab a piece of paper and cut through it from top to bottom to see. The paper can be cut cleanly with a sharp knife without bending or tearing the edge. After several honing sessions, you need to sharpen the blade if that continues.

What types of knives can be sharpened using this sharpener?

Professional Sharpening steel can sharpen a variety of knives, including:

• Chef Knives
• Paring Knives
• Serrated Knives
• Boning knives
• Utility knives
• Slicing knives etc.

Is the sharpener suitable for both straight-edge and serrated knives?

Yes, the professional honing kitchen knife sharpener suits straight-edge and serrated knives. 

How long does it take to sharpen a knife using this sharpener?

The honing knife sharpener can sharpen kitchen knives in 1-2 minutes. 

The length of time depends on how sharp the knife was before you started sharpening it. If the blade is already sharp, it will just take a few passes through the sharpening. It can require several additional passes if the knife is dull.

Is the sharpener electric or manual?

The honing knife sharpener for professionals is operated manually. This implies that you must draw the knife through the sharpener without a motor or electricity.

Does the sharpener require any special maintenance or cleaning?

The knife sharpening steel does not need any special maintenance or cleaning. However, you can do a few things to keep it in good condition: 

• Wipe it down after each use to remove any food particles or debris.

• To remove any build-up dirt or grime, wash it with mild soap and water every few weeks.
• To prevent rust, dry it precisely after cleaning.