{"product_id":"aiguiseur-de-couteaux-professionnel","title":"Professional Knife Sharpener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Knife Sharpener: Diamond precision for your blades\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cspan\u003eMastering angles: a Japanese speciality\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the 15° angle is crucial\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cspan\u003eMaximum stability and safety\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cspan\u003eTechnical performance: Diamond and Grit sizes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial-grade diamond sharpening surface\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300-grit side (coarse grit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Essential for restoring a blunt blade, removing micro-cracks or repairing a damaged edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600-grit side (medium grit):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For finishing the sharpening process, refining the edge and restoring its everyday \"bite\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable construction and ergonomics\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cspan\u003eUser guide: restoring a razor-sharp edge\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step method\u003c\/span\u003e \u003col\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003edesired sharpening angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (15° for our Japanese knives).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roll the cylinder back and forth evenly along the blade edge, starting with the 300-grit diamond surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turn the disc over and use the 600-grit side to polish the edge. Then reverse the knife to work on the other bevel (symmetrical sharpening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert maintenance tips\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngles included\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15°, 18°, 20°.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrits\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300 (repair) \/ 600 (sharpening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese and European knives (carbon and stainless steel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean with a dry cloth after use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool alternatives and comparison: choosing the right method\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional whetstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The purist’s benchmark method. It offers complete control over material removal but takes considerable practice to maintain a consistent angle by hand. Our professional sharpener draws on this method, using diamond while keeping the sharpening angle steady.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoning steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often mistaken for a sharpening tool, a honing steel is mainly used to \"realign\" the blade edge between uses. It remains essential for realigning your blades’ edges daily without removing material. When the edge does become truly blunt, however, the diamond sharpener takes over, removing a thin layer of steel to restore the sharpening angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual or electric sharpener:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard pull-through models often use carbide inserts, which can be harsh and \"tear away\" steel. Our ball-bearing system favours gentle, controlled abrasion, preserving the structure of your 10CR15CoMoV steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpener with a suitable disc:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This system shares our model’s magnetic rolling principle. Our solution stands out for its range of angles (15° to 22°) and industrial-grade diamond surface, ensuring optimal compatibility with all Kaitsuko ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage advice and best practices\u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing the surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you use additional finishing stones, make sure to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep the stone constantly wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Always have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtainer of water close at hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: water acts as a lubricant and helps carry away the \"sharpening slurry\" (a mixture of stone and steel particles) needed for polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting the technique right\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As you move 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etakes a little practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the magnetic base of our sharpener makes this step much easier by stabilising the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency and checking\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening regularly according to how often you use your knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Do not wait until the blade is completely blunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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-cutting test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: the blade should glide through the sheet without resistance or snagging. If the paper tears, make another pass with the finishing grit (600).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kaitsuko Expert Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your blades sharper today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaitsuko","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":56472205361531,"sku":"SW-MA-Sharpener-YM23","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/7600\/4882\/files\/Comment_aiguiseur_un_couteau_japonais_avec_aiguiser_professionnel_Kaitsuko.jpg?v=1790696585","url":"https:\/\/thobradory.shop\/en\/products\/professional-knife-sharpener","provider":"The Bradery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}