Ninety minutes to a genuinely sharp knife.
A small-group, hands-on class with award-winning chef James Higgs. Walk in with a dull blade and the wrong technique. Walk out sharp, and able to keep it that way.
Most knives in most kitchens are blunt. Not a little blunt, dangerously, frustratingly blunt. A real edge isn't a gadget you buy. It's a skill you learn once, and keep for good.
What ninety minutes covers.
The principles
What "sharp" actually is, how an edge dulls, and why most home sharpening makes things worse before better.
Theory & stones
Grit, progression, and how a Shapton Kuromaku really works, so you know which stone to reach for and when.
Angle mastery, hands on
The heart of the class. You'll drill a steady angle on your practice knife until it starts to feel like muscle memory.// target ≈ 15° per side
Finishing
Deburring, stropping and testing a finished edge, the steps most people skip, and the ones that make it sing.
You leave sharp
Out the door with a genuinely sharp knife, a take-home cheat sheet, and the confidence to do it yourself.
James Higgs
Award-winning chef, and the person running every session. James has spent years on professional pass lines where a sharp knife isn't a luxury, it's the job.
He's genuinely good at teaching it, too: plain language, no jargon, no pressure. Just a small group, a stack of stones, and a chef who wants you to leave able to do this on your own.
Pick a package, then a Sunday.
Classes run Sundays at THE KITCHEN Osborne Park, 10:00am and 12:00pm. Six seats per class, no more.
// One shared pool of 6 seats per class. Any mix of packages. When it's full, it's full.
THE KITCHEN Osborne Park
5 Rowallan Street, #15
Osborne Park, WA 6017
Free parking on site. Please arrive five minutes early so we can start on time. Your exact room is in your confirmation email.
What do I need to bring?
Just a can-do attitude. We supply your practice knife and all the sharpening stones. You're welcome to bring one of your own knives to finish on if you'd like.
What's the difference between the two packages?
The class is identical. The higher package simply adds two Shapton Kuromaku whetstones to take home, so you can keep practising the moment you leave.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, free reschedule with at least 48 hours' notice. Reply to your confirmation email and we'll move you to another session.
Is it a good gift?
It's a great one. Book any seat and forward the confirmation, or ask us about a gift note. The take-home whetstone package makes a particularly good present.
Six seats. Every Sunday.
They go quietly, mostly to people who came in for a knife. Grab yours before the date you want fills.
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