Knife Sharpening & Maintenance – Keep your Satake knives razor-sharp!
The soul of a true Japanese knife is its precise edge. To ensure your Satake knives maintain their factory performance for years, professional knife sharpening and regular knife maintenance are essential. In this category, you will find everything you need for professional sharpening: premium whetstones, honing steels, and diamond sharpeners to easily achieve a mirror-smooth, razor-sharp finish at home. Remember: a sharp knife is not only more precise but also safer!
MADE IN JAPAN 
MADE IN JAPAN
The Satake GL040 diamond sharpener is a true multifunctional tool that simplifies the sharpening process. A single tool that is perfect not only for knives but for almost all cutting tools in the household and garden! To be used dry!
Total length - 245 mm
Sharpener length - 115 mm
Design - symmetrical, oval
Weight - approx. 115 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Item number: GL040
MADE IN JAPAN 
MADE IN JAPAN
The heart of kitchen work is a perfectly sharp knife. Whether it's precise slicing or preparing everyday ingredients, even a professional Japanese knife can only deliver the impressive performance expected of it if its edge is impeccable. If you want to restore the factory edge of your favorite cutting tools, the Satake WHC-T280/1000 double-sided whetstone is the perfect choice for you.
Length - 180 mm
Width - 50 mm
Height - 25 mm
Grit numbers - 280/1000
Weight - 510 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Item number: WHC-T280-1000
MADE IN JAPAN 
MADE IN JAPAN
The design of the Satake GL050 Japanese diamond knife sharpener is a tribute to traditional Japanese whetstones, while modern technology allows it to be used dry, and the included angle guide makes it even easier to use!
Width - 74 mm
Height - 28 mm
Weight - approx. 460 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Item number: GL050
Master-level knife sharpening and maintenance: The secret to the longevity of Japanese blades
A Japanese knives, such as those offered by the world-renowned Satake brand from Seki City, require special care. While average kitchen knives are often made with a blunter edge angle, Satake blades are typically sharpened to a 15-degree angle, allowing for extreme cutting precision. However, this fine edge requires regular care to prevent chipping and to preserve the experience of damage-free slicing.
Why is professional sharpening important?
A dull knife not only slows down kitchen work but is also dangerous, as it requires more force and can easily slip on ingredients. For us, knife sharpening is not just about function, but tradition. One of the most suitable tools for Satake chef knives is the Japanese whetstone, which restores the steel structure gently yet effectively. In addition, our range includes diamond-coated Japanese honing steels suitable for sharpening scissors and other tools besides knives, as well as other diamond sharpeners for dry use.
Through proper sharpening and care, your Satake knife will remain not just a kitchen tool, but a lifelong companion in culinary creation.