Placing your knife on the magnet is not straight forward especially if your knife has a thin blade
Arriver on time and well presented.
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi Alan,
Thank you for the honest review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad the sharpener arrived on time and that the presentation made a good first impression.
Your feedback is appreciated and helps us continue to improve.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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Mike M.
My first experience with the Hatori knive sharpener
The first time using this knife sharpener it took some getting used to. My knives did sharpen quite nicely. I am sure with a little more practice this Hatori knife sharpener will make and keep all my knives razor sharp. I do like the ease of using this sharpener and allowing exact angles for my assortment of knives.
This is a very good product and worth the money.
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi Mike,
Thank you for the honest review. It's great to hear the sharpener is already giving your knives a nice edge, and we think you're right that a little more practice will make it second nature. Knowing it works well across your different knives is exactly what we built it for.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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David H.
Good communication and a great product
Good communication and a great product. I would like it if you had a sharpener for small knives. It would be nice if the rubber pads on the bottom of the holder would stick more to the surface I put it on.
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi David,
Thank you for the honest review, and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad the communication was smooth and that the sharpener has been a good fit for your kitchen.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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James
Quality product that is very effective….
Quality product that is very effective….
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi James,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear the sharpener is working well for you and doing its job effectively. That's exactly what we set out to build.
We hope it keeps earning its place in your kitchen for a long time to come.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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Philip S.
Have yet to make a good edge on my…
Have yet to make a good edge on my global knives , maybe practice makes perfect. I am using the 15° angle should I be using the 20°.
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi Philip,
Thank you for the kind review. Global knives have a thinner blade profile, and the 15 degree setting is usually the right choice for them, so you are already on the right track. Practice really does make a difference, and the edge will come. If you would like to talk through your technique, feel free to reach out at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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Mr Clive M.
Great piece of kit.
Arrived on time and as described in the add,tried it a few times and very pleased with the ease of sharpening of my knives. Well pleased 👍
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for the kind words. We're glad the sharpener arrived as described and that you've been pleased with how easily it's keeping your knives sharp. That ease of use is exactly what we were going for.
Enjoy it, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
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Eduardo F.
Dear Eric ...Thank you very much for caring to the end for my purchase.
Dear Eric ...
Thank you for the follow up ... I have very much mixed feelings, but finally happy.
I bought my set of Hatori tools, sharpnener, knife, etc. about 2 months ago. Everything supposed to come at a date, not come, not come, not come. I have been in contact, and been told the order will be resent, will be recent, in process, etc. That was very stressing, Finally two days ago everything arrived, and I was so happy that previous discomfort was eased. I wish you would be more carefult in the follow up of your orders; I thought you were based in Japan, so it should not take that long for delivery.
Anyway, try to upgrade the fast delivery part. With my very best regards,
Eduardo Ferrada
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi Eduardo,
Thank you for the honest review, and for sharing your experience so openly. We're glad everything finally arrived and that the happiness of getting it eased some of the wait. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Eric.
We're grateful you stayed with us through it, and we hope the sharpener and the rest of the set earn a good place in your kitchen.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team
JC
James C.
My sharpener was delivered promptly and…
My sharpener was delivered promptly and works as advertised. You can’t ask for anything more than that!
Response from HatoriknivesAug 30, 2026
Hi James,
Thank you for the kind review. We're glad the sharpener does exactly what it promises.
Warm regards,
The Hatori Team