At Togiya, we offer private and small-group lessons to teach the fundamentals of knife sharpening.
Even if you’ve never sharpened a knife before, our courses are designed so you can learn confidently — at your own pace.
Course Levels
Beginner / Foundation Course
Who it’s for: First-time sharpeners or those unsure how to grind their knife so it becomes sharp.
Knife types: Western-style kitchen knives (e.g., santoku, gyuto, nakiri knives)
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: ¥3,300 (tax included)
What to bring: Your knife, a whetstone (if you have one; otherwise we can supply), and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Intermediate Course
Who it’s for: Those who have already completed the Beginner course.
Knife types: Same types as above (western-style kitchen knives)
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Advanced Course
Who it’s for: Those who have completed Intermediate and want to learn sharpening techniques for more challenging conditions (e.g. repairing chips, fixing blade warp).
Knife types: Western-style kitchen knives (santoku, gyuto, vegetable knives)
Duration: 120 minutes
Fee: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Traditional Japanese-Style Single-edged knife Course
（Deba and Yanagiba)
Who it’s for: Those who have completed the Intermediate course and wish to learn to sharpen single-bevel Japanese knives (e.g. deba, yanagiba).
Knife types: Japanese knives (deba, yanagiba)
Duration: 120 minutes
Fee: ¥5,500
Why Join Our Workshops?
- Learning to sharpen your knives on your own can make cooking more enjoyable and efficient.
- Properly sharpened knives are easier to use, have better cutting performance, and last longer.
- Whether you use Western-style knives or traditional Japanese knives, we tailor instruction to the knife type and your skill level.
Note: The instructor isn’t a native English speaker, but is doing their best to communicate clearly using translation tools and simple English text — so we hope this page helps you understand our offerings even if your (or our) Japanese is limited.
Online Classes
If you cannot visit in person — for example, because you live far away — we also offer online video-based classes. We explain the basics of proper knife sharpening in an easy-to-understand manner. By learning and practicing repeatedly, you can keep your knives sharp and enjoy cooking for a long time.