{"product_id":"aiguiseur-de-couteaux-professionnel","title":"Professional Knife Sharpener","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Knife Sharpener: Diamond precision for your blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining a sharp edge is essential for kitchen performance. A Japanese knife, however prestigious, loses its efficiency without regular edge care. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessional knife sharpener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been rigorously selected to provide a precise and safe alternative to the traditional whetstone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for demanding chefs and enthusiasts, as well as high-carbon steels (10CR15CoMoV), this sharpener ensures a constant 15° angle. It is a technical solution for anyone seeking the precision of a stone without the learning curve of manual techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastering angles: a Japanese speciality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the 15° angle is crucial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike European knives sharpened at 20° or 22°, Japanese blades (Santoku, Nakiri, Kiritsuke) feature a finer geometry, typically between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12° and 18°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This sharpener incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epredefined angles (15°, 18°, 20°, 22°)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to suit your entire collection. Selecting the 15° angle restores the original surgical sharpness of your 10CR15CoMoV steel without altering the blade's profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum stability and safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main challenges of manual sharpening is maintaining a consistent angle. Our system solves this with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagnetic base with non-slip coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The knife stays firmly attached to the support while the sharpening roller, equipped with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eball-bearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensures smooth and steady movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical performance: Diamond and Grit sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial-grade diamond sharpening surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing diamond discs allows you to sharpen all types of steel, including the hardest varieties (HRC 60+). The sharpener offers essential working stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300-Grit Side (Coarse Grit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Essential for reshaping a dull blade, eliminating micro-chips, or repairing a damaged edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600-Grit Side (Medium Grit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for finish sharpening to refine the edge and restore its everyday \"bite\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable construction and ergonomics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high-density polypropylene, this 17.7 cm tool is built for intensive use. Its integrated storage feature protects the sharpening surfaces between uses, ensuring greater longevity for your equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser guide: restoring a razor-sharp edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet-up\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the magnetic base on a flat surface. Secure your knife at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/infos\/angle-d-aff-tage-du-couteau-comment-choisir\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesired sharpening angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (15° for our Japanese knives).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roll the cylinder along the edge of the blade using smooth back-and-forth movements, starting with the 300-grit diamond surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flip the disc to use the 600 grit to polish the edge. Then reverse the knife's direction to hone the opposite bevel (symmetrical sharpening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert maintenance tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo extend the life of your tools, we recommend a quick pass on the sharpener as soon as you feel the blade slipping on a tomato skin. For a mirror finish, you can complete the process with a pass over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather strop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or an 8000-grit whetstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 430 stainless steel, Polypropylene, Industrial diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded angles\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15°, 18°, 20°.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300 (repair) \/ 600 (sharpening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.7 cm x 5.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese and European knives (carbon steel and stainless steel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wipe clean with a dry cloth after use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot dishwasher safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool alternatives and comparison: choosing the right method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo maintain your blades, several solutions exist, each meeting a specific need for precision or speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/infos\/bien-choisir-sa-pierre-a-aiguiser-conseils-d-experts\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional whetstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The benchmark method for purists. It offers total control over material removal, but requires a steep learning curve to maintain a constant angle manually. Our professional sharpener draws inspiration from it by using diamond abrasive while securing the cutting angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/infos\/comment-se-servir-d-un-fusil-a-aiguiser-le-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoning steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often confused with a sharpening tool, the honing steel is mainly used to \"realign\" the blade edge between uses. The steel remains the indispensable tool for daily edge realignment without removing material. However, when the edge becomes genuinely dull, the diamond sharpener takes over to remove a fine layer of steel and reshape the cutting angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual or electric sharpener:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard pull-through models often use carbide blades that can be aggressive and \"strip\" the steel. Our ball-bearing system favours gentle, controlled abrasion, preserving the integrity of your 10CR15CoMoV steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener with adapted disc:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This system shares the magnetic rolling principle with our model. Our solution stands out thanks to its versatile range of angles (15° to 22°) and its industrial-grade diamond surface, ensuring optimal compatibility with all Kaitsuko ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage advice and best practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening is a technical skill that improves with practice. Here are our recommendations for professional results at home:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you use complementary finishing stones, ensure you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep the stone consistently wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Always keep a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtainer of water within reach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: water acts as a lubricant and washes away the \"sharpening slurry\" (a mixture of stone and steel particles) essential for polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique precision\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When gliding along the blade, a slight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etilt of the handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is needed to follow the curve of the tip. It takes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elittle practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but our sharpener's magnetic base greatly simplifies this step by keeping the body of the knife steady.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency and inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregular sharpening tailored to how often you use your knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Do not wait until the blade is completely dull to sharpen it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final test\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To check your work, perform the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaper slice test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the blade should slide through and slice the paper with zero resistance or snagging. If the paper tears, an extra pass on the finishing grit (600) is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Kaitsuko Expert Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnetic sharpening system is the most practical solution for maintaining a diverse collection. While a whetstone requires years of practice, this tool delivers a \"razor-sharp\" edge in just a few minutes. We recommend it to sustainably protect your investment in high-performance blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximise your sharpness today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaitsuko","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":56463471903099,"sku":"SW-MA-Sharpener-YM23","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/7600\/4882\/files\/aiguiseur_de_couteaux_japonais_professionnel_acier_inoxydable.jpg?v=1790003824","url":"https:\/\/thebradery.com\/en\/products\/professional-knife-sharpener","provider":"The Bradery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}