Professional Knife Sharpening

in Montreal

Un homme avec un tablier de couleur sarcelle en train d'aiguiser un couteau sur une pierre dans un atelier, entouré d'outils et de matériaux variés.

Since 2016, Harusaki has leveraged its expertise in collaboration with esteemed partners such as Alambika, Le Fil Tranchant, Okeya Kyujiro, Bocuse d'Or, and Staysharp.

Our services specialize in maintenance and repair for your kitchen knives and work tools.

Get a precise edge for a perfect cut with customized care that respects the geometry, function, and aesthetics of each of your blades.

Services by appointment:

Monday to Friday:

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sharpening and Maintenance Service

Un homme avec un tablier de couleur sarcelle en train d'aiguiser un couteau sur une pierre dans un atelier, entouré d'outils et de matériaux variés.

Careful and attentive work on Japanese water stones to restore an impeccable edge to your knives. My goal is to create a precise edge that improves the cutting performance and extends the life of the knife.

Sharpening available for the following types of blades:

  • Japanese - European - Handmade knives

  • Single Bevel Knives

  • Hunting and Pocket Knives

  • Serrated Bread Knives

  • Wood Straight Chisel and Hand Planer Blade

  • Axes


Repair and Thinning Service

Comparaison d'un couteau avant et après réparation, celui de gauche avec une encoche et celui de droite, réparé.

All repairs begin with a thorough assessment followed by controlled metal removal. Geometry correction is performed using water-cooled, motorized equipment.

  • Chips

  • Broken Tips

  • Reprofiling

  • Rust and Surface Cleaning

Click the following link video gallery to watch before and after repair cases.


Workshop Freehand Sharpening

Un instructeur et un cuisinier portant des masques faciaux travaillent ensemble dans une cuisine professionnelle pour l'aiguisage de 
couteau de cuisine
Un instructeur et un cuisinier portant des masques faciaux travaillent ensemble dans une cuisine professionnelle pour l'aiguisage de 
couteau de cuisine

This 1h30 to 2h00 practical workshop is designed for anyone looking to learn freehand sharpening on Japanese waterstones.

Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, it provides essential foundations, guided by a qualified instructor, to help you develop your technique with confidence.


Kaizen Knives available for purchase

Harusaki sharpening studio is located inside the forge workshop of Mr. Morgan Allemand, owner of Kaizen Knives.

You can shop for your next knife from a variety of blades entirely handcrafted, right here in Montreal! You can also browse online the available models.

How to get your knives serviced in 5 steps?

Step 1: Book your time slot to drop off your knives.

  • This guarantees you a moment to explain and discuss your needs, receive personalized consulting services and enjoy a distraction-free customer experience.

  • This also maximizes my working time to meet new customers, make deliveries and complete sharpening work.

  • Thank you in advance for your collaboration and see you soon.


Step 2: Follow the indications to reach my workshop

  • The workshop is located in the basement of the building 4309 D'Iberville Street, see photos.

  • Enter through the parking lot across from 4345 Frontenac Street, before the intersection with Marie-Anne Street East.

Photographie aérienne provenant de Google Map avec routes nommées Rue Marie-Anne Est, Rue Frontenac, Rue D'Iberville, et un repère noir au centre indiquant un point de référence, avec des bâtiments, des voitures, et des arbres visibles.
Porte en métal grise avec panneau et petite fenêtre, entourée d’un mur en béton, avec un panneau indiquant 'Kaizen Knives'

Step 3: Sharpening, Repair and Maintenance Service

  • Sharpening turn-around times vary between on the spot same-day and 5 work days, depending on the volume of work I have.

  • More time may be required for repairs. We can discuss this when you drop off your knives

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Logo de Square avec options de paiement Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, et Interac

Step 4: Check your email for the invoice

  • Once you receive the invoice, the knives are ready for pick-up

  • Payment can be made via the invoice or on-site: debit, credit, or cash.


Step 5: Book a time slot for your pick up.

  • This reservation guarantees time to explain the completed work and hear more about the maintenance advice for your knives.

  • Enjoy using your freshly sharpened knives at home or at work.

Who Are These Services For?

Professional chefs and culinary students

Edge retention and reliable cutting performance designed to withstand service pressure.


Serious home cooks and “foodies”

Premium edge care to protect and extend your investment while enhancing the pleasure of cutting and preparing ingredients.


Kitchen knives Enthusiasts

Performance reprofiling - thinning to maximize the potential of every knife you care and enjoy using.


Contact Us

Do you have a question, a comment, or a project, or collaboration in mind?

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