knife sharpening workshop

knife sharpening workshop

knife sharpening workshop with tim from dōguya

Upcoming dates:

Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2:00 - 4:30 PM - RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 - 4:30 PM - RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2:00 - 4:30 PM - RESERVE YOUR SPOT

A sharp knife is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. Having a reliable sharp knife at hand will make cooking a lot more fun and easy, and food more delicious and pretty. Even the best knives will dull from the moment you put them to use.

Always wondered how to sharpen your knives the right way and with the utmost care? Want to learn how to sharpen knives by hand on Japanese whetstone? Or are you in need of a gift for a friend? Then this is for you.

During this afternoon Tim will take us through;

14:00-14:15 INTRO: Welcome drink and a quick hello
14:15 (approx 30-45 mins) PART 1: Theory; background and basics of knife sharpening with Japanese whetstone
14:45 (approx 30 mins) PART 2: Practice; you get to try it out for yourself
15:15 (approx 15-30 mins) PART 3: Test & Q&A; we put the newly sharpened knives to the test while having a group chat
16:15ish WRAP-UP: If you want to buy any Dōguya or Fermentary, now’s your chance.

Tickets: €59.50 per person

maintenance is essential to keep your knife performing consistently.

Terms & Conditions:

  • The workshop starts at 14:00. If you expect to arrive late then please let us know, and we will of course try to catch you up as well as possible, but since some participants might need to leave on time it wouldn't be fair to postpone the start time. 

  • Can't make it for any reason? Your ticket can be changed or refunded if you cancel 10 days in advance. This timeline is set due to the required preparations and raw materials needed for the workshop. 

  • If we do not reach the minimum required participants, then the workshop might need to be rescheduled.

  • We reserve the right to cancel the workshop at any time.

Interested? Get your ticket via our event calendar or send us an email at hello@fermentary.nl if you have any questions.