Sharpening Classes

Who are the classes for?

Kitchen Samurai’s sharpening classes aim to teach entry or beginner-level users the fundamentals of sharpening by hand on a whetstone.

The classes are, however, not limited to novice sharpeners; everyone is welcome! We’ve had a lot of friends and family using this as a bonding experience or people who wanted to “sharpen” up their all-around life skills!

What will I learn?

In the classes, we will jump straight into the sharpening process, during which we will also discuss some theory, which includes whetstones, sharpening setup, edge geometry, etc.

The class will mainly contain practical execution. We believe that practice makes perfect.

Please note: This class focuses on basic double bevel sharpening and does not cover single bevel sharpening.

What do I need to bring?

Nothing. Yes, you read that correctly! We will supply you with:

• A sharpening section consisting of a sink bridge, whetstone and a cloth.
• A dull knife – you will sharpen this 🙂
• Some refreshments for when things get a bit strenuous.

What does it cost?

One seat cost R650. (We can take a maximum of 2 people at our V&A Waterfront store and a maximum of 2 people at our Hyde Park Corner store)

Where and when can I join and how do I book?!

Classes are done at our V&A Waterfront and Hyde Park Corner stores.

V&A Waterfront Address: Shop No. 5A4, Silo 5, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Hyde Park Corner Address: Cnr Jan Smuts Avenue and William Nicol Drive, Lower Mall Shop 14, Hyde Park Corner, 6th Rd, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, 2196

You can book by emailing us at [email protected] We will reserve your seat!

We look forward to having you at our store, teaching you new skills and sharing our sharpening knowledge!

November 2026

Sharpening Lesson Availability - Class starts at 10:30 am. Duration: 1 – 2 Hours

Cape Town (click to open)

November:

11 November 2026 – 2 Slots available
14 November 2026 – Full
18 November 2026 – Full
21 November 2026 – 2 Slots available

Johannesburg (click to open)

November:

21 November 2026 – Full
22 November 2026 – 2 Slots available