Sharpening Service

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SAITO KNIVES' Authentic Japanese Knife Sharpening Service

Are you sick of using blunt knives or have you damaged your special knife?
We sharpen / repair kitchen knives of most brands.
Please contact us with your location and number of the knives and we will get back to you for the earliest available spot or earliest sharpening round for your area.
 
For knives that needs urgent attentions, please contact us to arrange the mailing sharpening service.

SAITO KNIVES provides a very unique knife sharpening service locally between Brisbane to Ballina NSW or by mail Australia wide.  Usually, sharpening work is performed with an electric grinding wheel that often take a chunk out of your knife and in worst case scenarios, overheats the blade.

At SAITO KNIVES, all knives are hand sharpened and edges polished by Japanese knife specialist using 4~5 different whet stones.

By finishing with # 12,000 super fine polishing stone, edges become razor sharp and stay sharp for longer.

 

 


HOW DOES IT WORK?  

Brisbane: We are based in Aspley QLD, north side of Brisbane.    Please contact Masaaki on 0431428507 to check our available time for drop off and collection.
Please note that as we spend 30 to 40 minutes per knife, we can't provide same day return.
 
 
 
Gold Coast:   We do sharpening round approx once a month basis, usually one Thursday pick up and the following Thursday delivery. 
Proprietor and knife doctor Masaaki Saito will come to your house or business to collect and return.
Please contact us with your location and number of the knives to be sharpened and we can advise you the earliest possible run or put your name on the waiting list.


Northern Rivers NSW: We do sharpening round between Tweed to Ballina approx once a month basis, usually one Thursday pick up and the following Thursday delivery. 
Proprietor and knife doctor Masaaki Saito will come to your house or business to collect and return.
Please contact us with your location and number of the knives to be sharpened and we can advise you the earliest possible run or put your name on the waiting list
 
Sending knives by mail:  Please contact us with the number of the knives first to check our schedule.
If you have any specific request, please let us know.
The price guide can be found below. We will assess the price including the shipping charge once your knives arrive and email you an invoice with payment options.
 
 
Contact: Mobile 0431428507
Email: info@saitoknives.com.au
 

Experience The Difference

Five reasons to choose SAITO KNIVES's knife sharpening service.

  1. All knives are hand sharpened to finish by Japanese knife expert using variety of whet stones.
  2. We will find the best edge profile and outline for your knife so it cuts effortlessly. 
  3. Only 3 fixed prices by length for most knives. 
  4. Always premium service for your premium knives.
  5. We understand that your knives are very special to you and we take care of your knives more than anyone.

 

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  • Blade length up to 10 cm - $22
  • Blade length up to 20cm - $33
  • Blade length 21 cm and over - $39
  • Hairdressers scissors $60
  • Free 5th knife sharpening ( The smallest item in a batch of 5 knives or more under 1 account is free. ) 
  • Free pick up and delivery in Gold Coast and Northern Rivers ( Up to Ballina ).
  • For mailing service, shipping fee is calculated according to the weight and items are sent by Australia post signature on delivery.
  • Traditional single bevel Japanese knives and heavily damaged blade may incur extra charges depending on the condition. 

    *Please note that we do not handle outdoor knives, swords or anything that can be classified as weapons. 
HOW TO SEND YOUR KNIFE BY MAIL
 
Please contact us first to check our schedule before you post your knives.
Once we receive your knives, we will assess the price and will email you an invoice for direct bank deposit or online credit card/ PayPal payment option.
 
 
 
POSTAL ADDRESS
 
SAITO KNIVES
PO Box 530
Aspley QLD 4034 

There have been cases of knives coming out loose from boxes and bags.
For safety of postal staff and for your precious knife, please make sure that your knife is very securely packed in a box and the knife is not rattling inside when you shake.
 
SAITO KNIVES is not liable for any damage and loss of items or injury caused to other people during the transportation to us.
 
 
 

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Repair works

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This Masamoto paring knife was very rusty as well as being blunt.
I started sharpening with Sun Tiger #240 to make a tapered edge then moved up to King #1200, Shapton #5000. Before finishing, The blade was scrubbed with rust eraser to get rid of rust, then finished with Shapton #12000.
The polished  blade is incredibly beautiful.

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Oops! this chef knife was snapped from approx 1 / 4 from tip and the owner was about to throw it  out. I ground off the back of the blade with Sun Tiger #120 to make it into Santoku shape then put a new edge with Sun Tiger #240 and  moved up to King # 1200, Shapton  #5000. then finished with Shapton #12000.
Now the knife started its new life as a Santoku.

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This is another repair work of snapped tip but this wasn't too bad. I created the new outline with Shapton #120. The typical humped heel of German knife was removed too to make the rocking action easier.   The new edge was created with Sun Tiger #240 and  moved up to King #1200, Shapton  #5000. then finished with Shapton #12000. Now the pointy tip is back again with a sharp and balanced edge.

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