#HandSharpening

[jorgenguldmann]

Edge of Perfection: My Trio of Japanese Knives

I recently added three Japanese knives to my kitchen, and they are far more than just tools—they are stories forged in steel. Unlike Western-style blades, these knives stand apart with their sheer elegance, mirror-polished precision, and an almost supernatural balance in hand. Their legendary sharpness transforms slicing into an effortless, almost meditative act. It’s not just about cutting; it’s…

[jknifeimports]

Some recent sharpening work. We’re working through our backlog as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience!! *this knife belongs to a customer and is not a product we sell. We post these photos to showcase the type of sharpening we are capable of providing to the public. Thank you for looking. #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknives #knifesharpening #cheflife #handsharpening #usuba #yanagiba #LosAngeles #California (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/jknifeimports/p/Bv4WFJaAQDB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3zimyrirvsr8

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Some more sharpening/repair work from today *these knives belong to customers and are not products we sell. We post these photos to showcase the type of sharpening we are capable of providing to the public. Thank you for looking. #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknives #knifesharpening #handsharpening #gyuto #yanagiba #usuba #LosAngeles #California (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/jknifeimports/p/BvNUIjZAPyb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v9l3mfcxgdj2

[jknifeimports]

Some recent knife sharpening we’ve done... sorry the sharpening service is backlogged right now, but we’re doing our best to make sure everything that leaves here looks as good as this. #knifesharpening #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknives #handsharpening #yanagiba #kataba #singlebevel #kasumi (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVmrmYgO28/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=juhk4gp0y25t

[jknifeimports]

New stone available now! Say hello to our Diamond 1000/6000 Double-Sided Stone. True to its name, this is a double-sided diamond stone that functions similarly to the diamond stone kits that we carry. The feel of both sides of the stone is a bit harder than the individual versions of the stones, but the end finish is equally as nice and it works great on all kinds of steels. The stone holder that comes in this set is also a bit nicer than the holders that come in the individual stone kits. It's a nice and convenient travel option in diamond form that cuts very quickly and wears very slowly. There are a few darkish marks that were left on the 6000 side in these Instagram photos that were imprinted from the stone holder while shooting these photos, but they are not functionally inhibiting in any way. Click on the link in the bio to take you to this product page and other things we’ve listed before! #jki #japaneseknifeimports #羅府包丁専門店 #losangeles #beverlyhills #cheflife #handcrafted #japaneseknives #kitchenknives #japanesekitchenknives #sharpeningstones #japanesewaterstones #handsharpening #月心 #diamondtoishi #diamondcombostone #砥石 (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjEXxU9PFUq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jknifeimports]

A little #gesshinheiji #sharpening on a Sunday… Gesshin Heiji 150mm semis-stainless wa-petty with the normal treatment- rounded and polished spine and choil, straight handle installation, a little cleanup along the sides, and a wife bevel sharpening and polish. #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknife #japaneseknives #heiji #nakayaheiji #gesshin #jknifeimports #handsharpening (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2aox8PllB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jknifeimports]

🪨RESTOCK🪨　KING 1000/6000 COMBO STONE We just restocked on one of the most reliable combo stones out there — the King 1000/6000 combo stone! This is one of our favorite stones to recommend for people just starting out with sharpening or for people who just need a solid and pragmatic option. It’s a solid soaking all-rounder and will cover your medium/fine grit needs. #jki #japaneseknifeimports #羅府包丁専門店 #losangeles #beverlyhills #cheflife #handcrafted #japaneseknives #kitchenknives #japanesekitchenknives #sharpeningstones #japanesewaterstones #handsharpening #月心 #kingstone #砥石 (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeSSbUwrhId/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jknifeimports]

More refinishing and sharpening today... etching came out nice #handsharpened #knifesharpening #japaneseknives #handsharpening #japaneseknifeimports #damascus #tanaka (at Japanese Knife Imports)

[jknifeimports]

GESSHIN 2000 GRIT STONE & GESSHIN STONE SET🪨 The Gesshin 2000 grit stone has restocked and with that, the Gesshin Stone Set has also returned! The Gesshin 2000 stone is an aggressive, fast cutting stone that has great feedback and leaves a great finish. It’s one of our favorite medium grit stones and will do well by itself or in a full progression, like the Gesshin Stone Set. You can check the stone set out by clicking the link in the profile or copy and paste the link in the comments into your browser! https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/collections/stone-sets-and-combo-stones/products/gesshin-stone-set #jki #japaneseknifeimports #羅府包丁専門店 #losangeles #beverlyhills #cheflife #handcrafted #japaneseknives #kitchenknives #japanesekitchenknives #sharpeningstones #japanesewaterstones #handsharpening #月心 #月心砥石 #砥石 (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_mauEg_3a/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jknifeimports]

Gesshin Hide 270mm B#1 Mirror Polished Kiritsuke with full hobadzuke sharpening and ichii handle #japaneseknives #japaneseknifeimports #gesshin #gesshinhide #kiritsuke #knifesharpening #mirrorfinish #mirrorpolish #handsharpening (at Japanese Knife Imports)

[jknifeimports]

A couple of #jin knives for a customer... these are both sold already, but we’re posting them so you can see what they look like once we work our magic. Enjoy. #japaneseknives #japaneseknife #japaneseknifeimports #jin #yanagiba #deba #mioroshideba #carbonsteel #handmade #kasumi #kasumifinish #handsharpening #knifesharpening #chefslife (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNv9t2IAX6Q/?igshid=1o6sdjymdx7dv

[jknifeimports]

Before/after pictures of the repair we just did. We had to re-profile, thin, refinish, and eventually sharpen this knife. #japaneseknifeimports #knifesharpening #japanneseknives #handsharpening (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gao0GgSE5/?igshid=j8t2qix6odz9

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A recent repair... swipe for before pics #japaneseknifeimports #knifesharpening #handsharpening #jki #japaneseknives (at Japanese Knife Imports) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dhVbTgjQc/?igshid=1613obdaqbzx0

[jknifeimports]

Knocking out a bunch of the larger projects that have been keeping us backed up. Some recent mirror polishing/sharpening. Work by @hijodereina *these knives belong to customers and are not products we sell. We post these photos to showcase the type of sharpening we are capable of providing to the public. Thank you for looking. #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknives #knifesharpening #cheflife #handsharpening #gyuto #LosAngeles #California (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/By1H-q5AXcn/?igshid=c8wjua2a5exu

[jknifeimports]

Some recent mirror polishing/sharpening. Work by @hijodereina *these knives belong to customers and are not products we sell. We post these photos to showcase the type of sharpening we are capable of providing to the public. Thank you for looking. #japaneseknifeimports #japaneseknives #knifesharpening #cheflife #handsharpening #yanagiba #LosAngeles #California (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvwPewA419/?igshid=mrkdgzvqnq8b