Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, having sharp knives is essential for effortless and precise cutting. That's where Japanese knife sharpeners come in. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, these sharpeners are designed to restore your knives' sharpness and keep them performing at their best. With a wide range of options available, you'll find the perfect Japanese knife sharpener to suit your needs and ensure that your kitchen tools are always ready for any culinary challenge.
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  • (99)

    This is my first Japanese knife and absolutely won't be the last. The quality and look of this knife are superior to any of my other knives. ...It's one of the sharpest Japanese knives available. Great to use on vegetables and to cut through gristle....

    sharpness, beauty, balance

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  • (30)

    Portable sharpener that works!Thus...Every chef or cook who has a Japanese knife and Santoku knife, should have add this tool handheld knife sharpener. ...Know that the angles of the sharpener match the angle of the Miyabi knives. Other pull thru sharpeners...

    ease of use, easy to use, convenient

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  • This knife sharpener is the perfect tool for sharpening metal and ceramic knife blades. Featuring both a whetstone and diamond wheel, this sharpener is elegant, efficient and easy to use. Simply open its cover and pour water onto its wheels. Then, hold...

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  • (100)

    Swilling V-Edge knife sharpener...I have two different sets of knives. Western edged and Japanese edged. I love that this is able to get both and is far better put together than my last multifaceted knife sharpener....Great sharpener...Easy to change...

    easy to use, ease of use, sharpens knives well

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  • (100)

    Swilling 4 stage knife sharpener...Works great and sharpens knives quickly. Easily works for both western and Japan knives....Excellent Sharpener...The 4-stage knife sharpener works wonders for the price. Its extremely easy to use and sharpens knives...

    easy to use, sharpens knives, ease of use

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  • (11)

    This is a very hard steel, high quality rod suitable for use on any knife,, including hard steel Japanese knives. I believe the Rockwell Hardness rating of the rod is about 67, which is a match even for very hard Japanese knives (which range up to about...

    keeps knives sharp, usefulness, easy to use

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  • (8)

    Good knife sharpener...I bought this for my husband, and he tells me it is very good for sharpening knives....This is the best way to sharpen both European and Japanese knives. A honing steel will straighten the knife edge, but not remove material to...

    ease of use, color, frequency of use

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  • (14)

    Fantastic Sharpener...I have experienced a wide variety of sharpeners over the years, but this one is the easiest and best sharpener for my knives....Pronto Knife Sharpener...We?ve tried many knife sharpeners in the past. The Pronto is manual, easy and...

    easy to use, sharpens knives, quality

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  • (15)

    For your good knives...This sharpener works exactly as a wetstone so it's the only one I would put my shun's through. ...I looked into other knife sharpeners and this one has stones that can be replaced instead of using sandpaper.

    effectiveness, convenience, sharpness

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  • (20)

    Cangshan knife sharpener...Cangshan really works had some dull knives sharpen them and now they cut much better definitely recommend them if you want something that simple and easy to use...Fantastic sharpener...Tried it on some old dull knives. After...

    ease of use, sharpens well, easy to use

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  • (18)

    Great Knife Sharpener...This knife sharpener sharpens them well and I only pull it out a handful of times per year. ...Excellent knife sharpener...All my knives are staying sharp now that I have this sharpener.

    easy to use, sharpens knives quickly, compact

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  • The Kasumi Multi Sharpener enables you to sharpen various kinds of blades, including ceramic knives. This tool features a twin-sharpener and water stone, along with a new suspension spring system that adjusts for smoother sharpening. Use its diamond...

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  • (7)

    But, you will need to send them the knives and patiently wait for the return.
    OR you can sharpen the beauties yourself. ...Kyocera knife sharpener...My new knife sharpener from Kyocera works great and has put a very sharp edge back on my two Kyocera knives...

    sharpener, excellent

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  • (2)

    I've tried using my Diamond whet stone to sharpen my knives for years, but always ended up using those barely effective cheap things just to get my GOOD knives to cut! ...These worked quite well with my Shun knives.

    fit, sharpness

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  • (1)

    The double sided stone is convenient and easy to use and once you get the hang of it its fun running your knives against it.

    double sided stone, convenience

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  • (46)

    Double cut steel for honing both Western and Japanese knives. Optimal length for larger knife blades....One Fine Knife Sharpener...One of the best sharpeners I have owned. Although it is one inch too long to fit into my countertop angled Wusthof wooden...

    effectiveness, comfortable handle, length

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  • (87)

    Much better than hand sharpeners....We had been using a hand sharpener and this Electric sharpener made a huge difference. ...The Best knife sharpener!...The Chef's Choice Model 15XV is the best knife sharpener I have used! It turned my 24 degree knives...

    sharpness, ease of use, effectiveness

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  • (7)

    The Miyabi 10" Sharpening steel is a must if you want to keep your Japanese knives well maintained. The harder steel is perfect to use with Japanese steels as well as your German Knives. ...A must for your Miyabi knives...Somewhat of a nightmare Japanese...

    effectiveness, maintains sharpness, ease of use

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  • (1)

    For years I'd used traditional sharpening steel (i.e. non-ceramic) with decent results, but it wasn't until I tried the Global ceramic sharpener that I knew what I was missing. This one is long enough to get a good draw with any blade (including my 10""...

    length, works on a variety of knives, honing ability

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  • (2)

    Miyabi Black knife series is prenominal and the sharpening steel is the icing on the cake. ...The super hard steel puts an edge onto even the hardest of knives. The handle is very comfortable to hold and the wood makes it truly unique.

    sharpening steel, weight, hard steel

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  • This easy-to-use honing rod gently realigns the cutting edges of your Shun cutlery, enabling you to maintain the razor-sharp blades between sharpenings. The Kanso honing steel features two surfaces: smooth for day-to-day honing and micro-ribbed for weekly...

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  • (23)

    I love it. Perfect sharpener for my Japanese knife...Great sharpener...
    Sharpened all my knives. They came out a lot better than those dry
    sharpeners

    sharpener, easy to use, edge

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  • (12)

    Great tool for keeping your knives sharp...This is a great tool for helping maintain the edge and sharpness on your German or Japanese knives. Since this is a ceramic rod, it will really get a nice edge back on your knives, keeping them sharper longer....Bought...

    sharpens knives well, effectiveness, better than steel

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  • (43)

    The only problem is that I am now the designated knife sharpener in my neighborhood....Best way to sharpen knives...If you have nice knives, Japanese or Western, definitely go the wet stone route for sharpening.

    versatility, quality, effectiveness

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Japanese Knife Sharpeners

Elevate your kitchen game with the best Japanese knife sharpeners, designed to keep your prized Japanese steel knives in top-notch condition. Whether you're a professional chef or a passionate home cook, a Japanese knife sharpener is an essential tool for maintaining the sharpness and precision of your beloved blades. These sharpeners are crafted with precision and are suitable for a wide range of Japanese knife styles, making them a thoughtful and practical gift for anyone who takes pride in their culinary skills.

Japanese knife sharpeners are especially valuable as the seasons change, as the shift in humidity and temperature can impact the sharpness of your knives. With a Japanese knife sharpener at your disposal, you can effortlessly restore your blades to their optimal cutting edge, ensuring seamless meal preparation all year round. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast, a sashimi connoisseur, or simply appreciate the art of Japanese knife sharpening, investing in a quality Japanese knife sharpener is a decision that will enhance your kitchen experience. For a broader selection of knife sharpeners, including steel knife sharpeners, explore our collection at Steel Knife Sharpeners.

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