
AC Class Picks
We group the below-reviewed items here for your convenience. Now you can shop Astoria Cutlery's recommended products by your sharpening experience.

Sabatier Freres 4 inch Paring Knife
Durability, comfort and craftsmanship in a small package.

Sabatier Freres 8 inch Chef’s Knife
Precision, durability, and comfort from historic French craftsmanship.

Misono Molybdenum 5.5 inch Honesuki
The must have Honesuki; sharp, durable, and agile Japanese boning knife.

Mac Ceramic Honing Rod - 10.5 Inch
The perfect companion to your Japanese knives, a 2000-grit ceramic hone that excels at realigning harder steel.

Dexter Chinese Cleaver - 8 inch
This US-made vegetable cleaver features a high-carbon blade, wood handle. and our preferred combination of acute geometry and heft for a Chinese cleaver

Tojiro DP Damascus 6-inch Utility Knife
The Tojiro 6-inch utility knife is a Japanese masterpiece, seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality with a stunning Damascus pattern and expertly honed, versatile blade.

Misono UX-10 210mm Chef’s Knife
Misono UX10 Chef's Knife redefines precision with high-purity stainless steel, exceptional sharpness, and meticulous craftsmanship, favored in fine dining kitchens.

Tojiro DP Gyuto F-808 210mm Chef’s Knife
Tojiro DP Gyuto F-808 excels with Japanese precision, versatile design, and remarkable quality, offering unparalleled performance for its value.

Victorinox Fibrox Chef's Knife 8 inch
Victorinox Fibrox Chef's Knife excels as an affordable, versatile entry-level choice, trusted in professional kitchens, offering durability and precision. Currently stands as my most recommended entry-level knife.

Smith's DRET Diamond Retractable Sharpener
Not required but a great addition. Used for serrated knives to work the beveled side of the teeth. Also a great travel companion, to sharpen any knife in a pinch.

Naniwa 3000 Grit Nagura Stone
Split the grit difference of the King stone and pick up this Naniwa Nagura Stone to enhance sharpening with an abrasive slurry, preventing chatter/skipping.

POWERTEC Adjustable Sharpening Stone Holder
An unbeatable price for the adjustable POWERTEC 71013 Stone Holder ensures a stable, versatile, and durable sharpening experience. What is not to like?

Sharp Pebble Flattening Stone
Our pick for a dual-grit flattening stone. Why? precise, efficient flattening due to it’s extra-large design.

King 1000/6000 Combination Wetstone
The gold standard beginner stone. the red side is used for cutting and refining the edge while the tan side polishes and finishes your work.

Sharp Pebble Leather Strop
We have been using a high-quality strop to service in the shop since day one if you take care of it and always trail with the edge. it will last you a lifetime. We recommend Dialux Vert as the preferred replacement when you run out of the provided polishing compound.