{"title":"Sharpening","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater stones are the backbone of the knife world, they turn forged pieces of steel into the razor-sharp implements we all know and love. Think of waterstones like sandpaper: you start with coarser grits to do the heavy grinding, then move to finer grits to polish your edge. Stop when you’ve achieved the desired finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally, you'll want to start rough, around 220-400 grit. Softer western steels can be finished around 800-1000 grit, whereas Japanese and higher-end knives can be taken to anywhere from 2,000- 10,0000 grit, depending on your desired sharpness, edge retention, and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stone-holder","title":"Knifewear Sharpening Stone Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you sharpen things, you need this. You can let your stone slip-slide every which way, or you can keep it steadily in place while you sharpen, making the whole experience happy and safe. The screws on the end allow for the stand to adjust, accommodating most sizes of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel rods used on the Knifewear Stone Holder are made from Stainless Steel, unlike other stone holders on the market that use chrome-plated rods, which over time are prone to rust due to wear and tear. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5341329604,"sku":"NAESHOLD","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/stoneholder1.jpg?v=1671051314"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-5000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 5000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you are looking to take a knife and turn it into a high-powered cutting laser, you should consider this stone. Unfortunately, lightsabers aren’t real but this will make a piece of steel feel as sharp. Used near the end of your sharpening routine, this stone will polish your edge to a near-razor state. Ripe tomatoes, you have been warned!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWill need a Progression from a medium grit stone but leaves a good standard of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot great for knife thinning, but possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eProbably the best touch up or polishing stone for Japanese stainless steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks really well for any stainless steel 63 HRC or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875700932,"sku":"NAP-350","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NANIWAPROFESSIONALSTONE5000.jpg?v=1671051603"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-1000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 1000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grit is great for starting a somewhat sharp edge and refining rougher edges. The texture is rough enough to cut steel quickly but smooth enough to give a shaving edge that can easily be polished on finer stones. A 1000 grit stone is an essential stone for any knife sharpener - and the Naniwa Professional series, is one of the best available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for touching up western and hard-working Japanese knives that you want a stronger edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the ideal stone for knife thinning, the 1000 grit is a little hard, but possible to get a very nice finish with a bit of practice. To achieve a nice Kasumi finish the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm\"\u003eKnifewear 1000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you believe in \"Buy it once\", this is the stone for you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875701572,"sku":"NAP-310","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-chosera-1000.jpg?v=1709834707"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-3000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 3000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is where most honing starts. If your blade pulls but still cuts, this range is about as rough as you should need to go. It grinds steel well, but is far less aggressive than a rougher stone such as 1,000. As a result, the stone does the job without grinding excess steel and shortening the life of your blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWill need a Progression from a medium grit stone but leaves a good standard of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot great for knife thinning, but possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eProbably the best touch up or polishing stone for Japanese stainless steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks really well for any stainless steel 63 HRC or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875702724,"sku":"NAP-330","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-3000.jpg?v=1714667882"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-8000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 8000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis stone is mostly an intermediate step, as jumping straight from 5,000 to 12,000 won’t produce good results. Similar to how using progressive grits of sandpaper requires less labour to produce a good polish, 8,000 grit buffs out scratches from rougher stones, and makes finishing your blade on finer stones an absolute breeze. If your blade is in good shape, this is a good stone to start with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. 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It eats up steel so fast that it makes serious repairs \u0026amp; bevel-setting a dream. \u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife thinning you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eWorks great for touch-ups on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa Professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Naniwa - \u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5876029572,"sku":"NAP-304","price":89.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-400.jpg?v=1714667867"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-1000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 1000 Grit T-210","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5876383556,"sku":"NAT-210","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/7be14e918f731e0a75200099890c7699.png?v=1541802157"},{"product_id":"imanishi-kitayama-stone-8000","title":"Imanishi Kitayama Stone 8000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for finishing and polishing the edge of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.knifewear.mom\/knife-steel\/\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, the Kitayama 8000 grit stone is revered among professional sharpeners in Japan. \u003cbr\u003e This stone imparts an awesome edge on single bevel knives (Deba, Usuba, and Yanagiba) making it an essential part of the quest for perfect sushi. \u003cbr\u003eThis stone requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/naniwa-nagura-stone\/dp\/1770\"\u003eNagura stone\u003c\/a\u003e to clean it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat stone for finishing single bevel knives such as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeba, Usuba, and Yanagiba.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stone is slightly softer than the other 8000 grit stones we carry, so it is ideal for creating a kasumi finish on your blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDO NOT soak this stone. This stone only requires a splash of water while sharpening. Please wipe excess water off the stone before storing it. Not following these directions can result in damaging your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6165775044,"sku":"IMKI8000","price":96.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/UXXH6430.jpg?v=1548279455"},{"product_id":"koyo-green-chromium-oxide-stick","title":"Koyo Green Chromium oxide stick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is how you take your stropping to the next level. Think of this stick as a jewellers rouge, or polishing compound. It helps the tiny burr fragments left over from honing and shaving release, and leaves you with a silky smooth finish on your knives or razors. Additionally, it can bring your edge to a beautiful mirror polish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply 'colour' the suede or canvas side of your strop with this compound and voila, it's now ready to go! We use Koyo compound on every strop, in every store for sharpening and honing purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koyo","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":6950829252,"sku":"AO-K2","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_6480.jpg?v=1670960046"},{"product_id":"imanishi-arashiyama-stone-6000","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf it long term edge retention you’re after, this Arashiyama 6000 grit is a perfect stone to finish your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/the-non-nerds-guide-to-japanese-knife-steel\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives. This stone doubles as a “stepping stone” if you plan to take your knives up to 8000, 10,000, or 12,000 grit. Once you put steel to stone it's easy to see why the Arashiyama 6000 has a great reputation among professional sharpeners in Japan. This stone requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-nagura-stone-600-grit-65x47x32mm-1\"\u003eNagura\u003c\/a\u003e stone to maintain its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for putting a strong working edge on your Japanese knife made from Shirogami or Aogami steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoft stone, very easy to use for core polishing and contrasting. Excellent for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\"\u003eknife thinning\u003c\/a\u003e on wide bevel knives \/ Knives with pronounced \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKireha.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sharpening \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003especiality tools as well as your Japanese Kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are looking to go up to a higher grit stone, this is a great midway point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak very briefly before use, excellent for Japanese carbon steels. Quite a soft stone, be wary of your angle to avoid gouging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14602195844,"sku":"IMARSH6000","price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NOKR4776_8271a27e-5979-4116-9628-94000009b6ce.jpg?v=1671051897"},{"product_id":"leather-strop","title":"Knifewear Leather and Suede Paddle Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese double-sided leather strops are just what the doctor ordered for keeping your knives mega sharp. A leather strop is used to hone the blade after sharpening for an added silkiness. The Leather strop can also be used to touch up an edge in between sharpenings. Just like a barber who uses a straight razor. These strops are made by Horace and Jasper out of the Calgary in Canada, exclusively for Knifewear and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kentofinglewood.com\/\"\u003eKent of Inglewood\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure how to use one? Check out the GIF below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/IMG_3898_480x480.gif?v=1569337709\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the bonus round of Knifenerd level sharpness? Complete the trifecta by using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/ceramic-honing-rod-white\/dp\/3459%20\"\u003ethe white rod\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/ceramic-honing-rod-black\/dp\/1741%20\"\u003e the black rod\u003c\/a\u003e, and then the leather strop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto accompany our knives, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that we're so proud of we put our name on them. We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Dimension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 44 x 6.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather\/Suede \u003cspan\u003eDimension\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 x 6.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32333016662064,"sku":"BM-PADDLE","price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-leather-strop-1.jpg?v=1670960101"},{"product_id":"knifewear-4000-grit-stone","title":"Knifewear 4000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fast hard Waterstone that leaves a silky edge. Not many 4000 grit stones will raise a burr but this one does, it’s a race car of a stone. With this stone, you start striking the sharp potential of your Japanese knife and make your European knives smooooth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Fine polishing stone probably needs a progression from a medium stone or a somewhat sharp edge to start. Great for All purpose knives.\"}'\u003eFine polishing stone probably needs a progression from a medium stone or a somewhat sharp edge to start. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExcellent for daily\/weekly touch-ups for all-purpose knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great for beginners looking to start and new edge on their very dull knife\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, a quality stone that won't break the bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41693114990766,"sku":"NAKW4000","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-4000.jpg?v=1670959475"},{"product_id":"knifewear-stone-8000-grit-210x70x20mm","title":"Knifewear 8000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first Naniwa Waterstone Kevin bought and it changed everything. After using this stone for the first full day he claims to have smashed his American made 4000\/8000 combination stone in the back lane out of frustration. He claims it was this Norton Waterstone that held him back and stopped him from getting the sharpening results he wanted. Use for any Japanese kitchen knife, hunting knife, woodworking chisel or straight razor. The mirror edge it leaves will impress. Enjoy smooth cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine polishing stone needs a progression from a 2000-6000 grit first. Essential for meat and fish knives specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNot great for wide bevel\/knife thinning sharpening, as this stone is very hard. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for daily\/weekly touch-ups for Japanese knives, specifically those used for precision work or meats and fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Knifewear -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32975090575,"sku":"NAKW8000","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-8000.jpg?v=1670959492"},{"product_id":"knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm","title":"Knifewear 1000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your Everything Stone. The one stone to rule them all. Every knife being resharpened touches this stone. Either this is the starting place or to be used after the 220 grit stone. We recommend finishing most non-Japanese knives with this stone, but if you are the kind that wants to get an extra 20% out of everything you will want to take those Henckels to 4000 or 8000 and really have them sing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCan be used to form an edge from a very dull knife, but patience is required\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for removing deep scratches and from lower grit stones, nice matte great misty \"kasumi\" finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes great with quick touch-ups on decent edges and leaves a toothy finish with a bit of bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, quality stone that won't break the bank.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32975091983,"sku":"NAKW1000","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-1000.jpg?v=1670959400"},{"product_id":"knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm","title":"Knifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 220 Grit whetstone is the fastest coarse stone we’ve found. It removes steel efficiently and dishes slowly. You will still need to use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone-170x55x30\"\u003etruing stone\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter every 2-4 knives are sharpened, but it is minimal compared to other stones on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for beginners looking to start and new edge on their very dull knife.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick removal of steel, great for removing Nicks and chips off the edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving Low spots on wide bevels with thinning a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a nice foundation for progression into finer grits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, a quality stone that won't break the bank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear - \u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32975112015,"sku":"NAKW220","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-220.jpg?v=1670959440"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-220-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 220 Grit T-901","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grit is the perfect place to start your edge and develop a burr. It's an excellent stone for basic thinning jobs and even small repairs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33733142351,"sku":"NAT-901","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/901_1.jpg?v=1759450930"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-800-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 800 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional 800 grit stone is the ultimate for flattening out your bevel after thinning it on a softer stone, and for finishing butchery knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and anything that needs a toothy, strong edge.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife polishing you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eWorks great for final edges on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34054463631,"sku":"NAP-308","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-800.jpg?v=1714667877"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-2000-blue-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 2000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a silkier edge for their Western style knives, The Naniwa 2000 grit makes an excellent finishing stone. If you’re sharpening Japanese knives, this stone will reduce your sharpening time on finer grit stones. Moreover, it is a great “tuning” stone. If you’re knife isn’t really dull but you want to give it a sharper, silkier edge the 2000 is the perfect stone to start on. DO NOT soak this stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis stone only requires a splash of water while sharpening. Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot following these directions can result in damaging your stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38222936399,"sku":"NAT-420","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Naniwa-traditional-2000.jpg?v=1727720879"},{"product_id":"stone-holder-spring-loaded","title":"Stone Holder Spring Loaded","description":"\u003cspan\u003eSecuring your stones has never been so easy. The spring loaded stone holder simply opens when you pull the ends apart, closes on its own, and keeps stones securely in place without having to loosen or tighten any nuts. Instead black, this stone holder comes in red, blue, orange, or green. We use the orange one here in the store but won't judge if you pick a different colour. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"3Giken","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":39577215567,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-RED","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":39577215631,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-BLUE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":39577215695,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-ORANGE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39577215823,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-GREEN","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44782699872430,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-BLACK","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_6462.jpg?v=1671051293"},{"product_id":"naniwa-gs-stone-150-180-green-lobster-205x50x25mm","title":"Naniwa Green Lobster Stone 220 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect grinding stone, got a chip? Or need to thin out your knife? This stone will get the job done fast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease soak for 20-30 minutes before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205x50x25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42344491535,"sku":"GSNA150\/180","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Naniwa-green-lobster-stone.jpg?v=1761581746"},{"product_id":"atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm","title":"Atoma Diamond Plate 140 grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you want to take your stone-maintenance up a notch, get yourself an atoma diamond plate. Over time, regular truing stones can wear down or warp slightly. This guy will never have those issues. The stainless steel plate will stay perfectly flat forever, and the replaceable diamond surface wears far more slowly than a regular stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe diamond grit rips through wonky stones, making them flat as a pancake. When it wears down, you can simply peel it off, purchase a replacement, and stick it on with the built-in adhesive. This flattening plate can leave your stones a little rough, so grab a nagura stone to smooth them out afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e75mm wide by 210mm long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atoma","offers":[{"title":"140 grit with Base Aluminium Plate","offer_id":3031521755164,"sku":"ATM75-1.4E","price":162.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140 grit Replacement Plate Top (Not base plate or stone holder)","offer_id":3031521656860,"sku":"ATM75-1.4C","price":123.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_6481_5000x_93328c31-149b-4c94-b782-897297582432.jpg?v=1671051353"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-600-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 600 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Professional Chosera Stone 600 Grit is a slightly finer version of the 400 grit stone. If you are sharpening a knife that gets a lot of work in a professional kitchen this is a great stone to finish a western knife on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\" colour of this stone makes my brain tell me to eat it. it looks like taste sour candy. i have no explanation for and haunts me.\u003eGreat for Scandi-ground outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\" colour of this stone makes my brain tell me to eat it. it looks like taste sour candy. i have no explanation for and haunts me.\u003eNice bitey finish for outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\" colour of this stone makes my brain tell me to eat it. it looks like taste sour candy. i have no explanation for and haunts me.\u003eOur Vancouver store manager says \"The colour of this stone makes my brain tell me to eat it. It looks like it'll taste like sour candy. I have no explanation for this and it haunts me\" he is a weird dude. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7895480860700,"sku":"NAP-306","price":94.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NANIWAPROFESSIONALSTONE600.jpg?v=1671051617"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-2000-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 2000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant an edge that feels smooth, but bites into food? 2,000 grit is the way to go. I find 2,000 grit excellent for finishing softer steels, like western knives, and Japanese knives that I want to have a more durable edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent finishing stone for Japanese Knives and Western knives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot great for knife thinning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLeave a very good overall finish and polish, anyone who is sharpening their knives very frequently should consider this stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot the most commonly used stone. I love using it to remove burr after sharpening on western knives, excellent for touching up soft Japanese steel or harder German knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7895480959004,"sku":"NAP-320","price":119.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NANIWAPROFESSIONALSTONE2000.jpg?v=1671051559"},{"product_id":"knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm","title":"Knifewear Truing Stone 220 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e A truing stone keeps sharpening stones flat, which makes it an absolute must-have for any sharpening stone kit. Stones wear with use, and once your stone is dished up like a skateboard ramp you can't sharpen any more. It's much easier to keep your stones flat on a regular basis, than to spend a few hours making them flat. We use a truing stone on our other stones every few knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knifewear Truing Stone is perfect for most people, we have used this truing stone for over 13 years with amazing results. It's the one our staff reach for most often. The producer has strict quality controls that guarantee each truing stone is within 0.06mm of true, making them perfect for any casual knife-sharpener. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this stone is not perfectly flat. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis will work fine for frequent flattening, but if you are looking for something perfectly flat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/truing-stones-and-diamond-plates\"\u003ewe have other options here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1plZtOFPuCE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"465\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories to accompany our knives, items that we're so proud of we put our name on them. We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22038255140912,"sku":"KWNATRUS","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/truing-stone.jpg?v=1759944384"},{"product_id":"knifewear-nagura-stone-600-grit-65x47x32mm-1","title":"Knifewear Nagura Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eNormally, sharpening stones should be flattened every time you use them. If you use a harder stone you can get away with truing them less often, but they still build up steel which can clog the grit of the stone and stop it from working properly. Nagura stones are a smoother stone that work like a pencil eraser, removing the built up steel and smoothing the stone's surface. They're also great to smooth your stone after using a rough atoma diamond plate to flatten your stones, but a nagura should never be used in place of a truing stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22038255206448,"sku":"KWNANAGS","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/nagura-stone.jpg?v=1670960364"},{"product_id":"knifewear-rust-eraser-1","title":"Knifewear Rust Eraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a quick demo of the rust eraser in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/rust_1024x1024.jpg?v=1556061584\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Coarse \/ 120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyvinyl chloride (PVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto accompany our knives, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that we're so proud of we put our name on them. 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Easily the best for high HRC knives if you really want to take full advantage of your steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe definition of extra. Really shines up R2, SG2, ZDP-189, ATS-34, or any other high HRC Powder or Tool steels. Brilliant for straight razors. Always keep dry when not using, prone to webbing (very fine cracks that resemble a spiderweb).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22038580756528,"sku":"NAP-390","price":319.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-10000.jpg?v=1714667857"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-6000-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 6000 T-360","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next step up on the smoothness spectrum, the Chocera Traditional 6,000 leaves a super clean edge that's perfect for professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22328875155504,"sku":"NAT-360","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-traditional-6000.jpg?v=1727276014"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-12000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 12000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is the stone that will give you true shaving nirvana. An edge properly honed to this grit will sing through the hair, leaving only glory in its wake. The stone is incredibly hard and hones quite slowly, so it is usually best to start on a rougher stone. Some folks will mostly use a a finishing stone only, and tune their edge up more regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa Specialty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. 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Originally designed for professional sharpeners who required superior accuracy and trueness from their stones, this series is extremely hard and stays flat for a very long time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grit is excellent for starting somewhat sharp edges, refining rough edges, and polishing scratched steel. 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Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":28920481644592,"sku":"NAIT-0130","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/naniwa-hibiki-1000.jpg?v=1667504899"},{"product_id":"naniwa-hibiki-3000-grit-206x70x20","title":"Naniwa Hibiki 3000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaniwa Hibiki stones are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea must-have for serious sharpening nerds. 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Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":28920500486192,"sku":"NAIT-0170","price":162.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/naniwa-hibiki-6000.jpg?v=1667504922"},{"product_id":"shapton-glass-stone-30000","title":"Shapton Glass Stone 30000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shapton Glass Series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShapton is a well-known sharpening stone manufacturer, and we are pleased to introduce their glass series. The thick tempered glass back prevents the stone from warping compared to other thin stones. Stones are made with a magnesium bond, so no soaking is required. Avoid soaking these stones in water, as it may cause the stone to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great for touch ups on simple knives, softer Japanese steel or German steel\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":2},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eAn incredible super-fine finishing stone for super hard steels and sushi knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e210mm x 70mm x 10.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/shapton-sharpening-stones\"\u003eShapton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shapton Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31844891328560,"sku":"SPT-50403","price":431.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shapton-30000.jpg?v=1670970322"},{"product_id":"shapton-glass-stone-8000","title":"Shapton Glass Stone 8000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shapton Glass Series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShapton is a well-known sharpening stone manufacturer, and we are pleased to introduce their glass series. The thick tempered glass back prevents the stone from warping compared to other thin stones. Stones are made with a magnesium bond, so no soaking is required. Avoid soaking these stones in water, as it may cause the stone to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":2},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great for touch ups on simple knives, softer Japanese steel or German steel\"}' mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful finishing stone for hard Japanese steels, especially for home use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e210mm x 70mm x 10.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/shapton-sharpening-stones\"\u003eShapton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shapton Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31844891426864,"sku":"SPT-50203","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/shapton-8000.jpg?v=1670970371"},{"product_id":"knifewear.mombination-stone-220-1000","title":"knifewear.mombination Stone 220\/1000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the stone that will sharpen every knife in your kitchen. 220 grit is perfect for getting an edge on dull blades, while 1000 offers a smooth polish. 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We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"220\/1000","offer_id":32169832153136,"sku":"KW-502\/510","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-220-1000.jpg?v=1670959552"},{"product_id":"knifewear.mombination-stone-1000-3000","title":"knifewear.mombination Stone 1000\/3000","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the budget conscious, combination stones are a no brainer. They offer two grist in one convenient, affordable packaging. This stone is suitable to sharpening Japanese knives and other hard steels, offering a smooth yet robust finish on the 3000 grit side. 1000 grit is an excellent start for dull blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Side 1000 grit \/ Yellow side 3000 grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto accompany our knives, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that we're so proud of we put our name on them. We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"1000\/3000","offer_id":32169833660464,"sku":"KW-510\/530","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-1000-3000.jpg?v=1670959539"},{"product_id":"barkeepers-friend-cleanser","title":"Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe folks at Barkeeper's Friend put it best: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Tough enough to tackle a greasy grill grate, yet gentle enough to use on glass, BKF Cleanser is the product you can trust to get the job done.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis multipurpose cleaning product is perfect for those who loves a clean house, or just likes to take proper care of their cookware. It's also great for removing rust from knives and cleaning honing rods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bar Keepers Friend - \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1882 a chemist named George William Hoffman discovered by accident that the Oxalic Acid in rhubarb was amazing at removing tarnish from pots. He crafted a formula that Barkeepers could use to polish their brass rails, hence the famous name. Now it's a household name, perfect for all manner of home and professional applications!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barkeeper's Friend","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44479662588078,"sku":"FRB-11522","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/download.png?v=1610752533"},{"product_id":"naniwa-leather-strop","title":"Naniwa Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate tabletop knife deburring tool! A leather strop is used to hone the blade after sharpening for added silkiness. The Leather strop can also be used to touch up an edge in between sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the bonus round of Knifenerd level sharpness? Complete the trifecta by using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/ceramic-honing-rod-white\/dp\/3459%20\"\u003ethe white rod\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/ceramic-honing-rod-black\/dp\/1741%20\"\u003e the black rod\u003c\/a\u003e, and then the leather strop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37406661083310,"sku":"NWIU-1100","price":47.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_7975.jpg?v=1670959994"},{"product_id":"suehiro-dual-stone-wedge-1000grit","title":"Suehiro Dual Stone Wedge 1000 grit","description":"This stone is ideal for finishing and touching-up the edge on your bushcraft \u0026amp; hunting knife or carpentry axe in the field. The plastic case protects it while in your pack, and it can be used with water or oil. \u003cspan\u003eThe unusual wedge shape makes it easy to handle and perfect for sharpening awkward angles or unusual blade shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115x38x9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuehiro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Suehiro - \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished in 1967 Suehiro manages the whole manufacturing process of whetstones from R\u0026amp;D to production aiming to maximize the quality of sharpening stones that they produce. What we like about the Suehiro is the speciality sharpening stones and other products that they offer for niche uses, that the sharpening nerds at Knifewear really wanted to see us carry.","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38097368842414,"sku":"DS1000K","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/suehiro-dual-stone-1000-1.jpg?v=1670960248"},{"product_id":"suehiro-dual-stone-wedge-300grit","title":"Suehiro Dual Stone Wedge 300grit","description":"This stone is perfect for putting a new edge on your axe or outdoor knife and removing small chips from the blade. The plastic case protects it while in your pack, and it can be used with water or oil. The unusual wedge shape makes it easy to handle and perfect for sharpening awkward angles or unusual blade shapes. \n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115x38x9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuehiro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Suehiro -\u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished in 1967 Suehiro manages the whole manufacturing process of whetstones from R\u0026amp;D to production aiming to maximize the quality of sharpening stones that they produce. What we like about the Suehiro is the speciality sharpening stones and other products that they offer for niche uses, that the sharpening nerds at Knifewear really wanted to see us carry. ","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38097377722542,"sku":"DS300K","price":68.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/suehiro-dual-stone-300-1.jpg?v=1759451403"},{"product_id":"suehiro-polishing-compound","title":"Suehiro Polishing Compound","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReally makes the Damascus lines pop out when used properly.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks great for polishing steel when used with water. Use plenty of downforces. Great results when used on the glass side of the Shapton stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's for nerds. You know who you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Suehiro - \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished in 1967 Suehiro manages the whole manufacturing process of whetstones from R\u0026amp;D to production aiming to maximize the quality of sharpening stones that they produce. What we like about the Suehiro is the speciality sharpening stones and other products that they offer for niche uses, that the sharpening nerds at Knifewear really wanted to see us carry.  ","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Medium 320 grit","offer_id":39690403348654,"sku":"GSR-320","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine 600 Grit","offer_id":39690403381422,"sku":"GSR-600","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/suehiro-polishing.jpg?v=1670960176"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-stone-400-grit-dr-7504","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone 400 Grit DR-7504","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Diamond stones are the ultimate sharpening nerd stones. This super hard diamond stone stays flat for ages and grinds steel quite fast, so it's good for sharpening super tough abrasion-resistant steels, removing flat spots on primary bevels, and fixing the backs of single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone eats steel like a dream, so it's perfect for resetting, flattening, or altering bevels without leaving deep scratches. It also excels at starting edges on super hard knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife thinning you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eWorks great for touch-ups on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e400\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210x75x16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaniwa Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":42249780691118,"sku":"DR-7504","price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-diamond-400-grit.jpg?v=1709834688"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-stone-1000-grit-dr-7510","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone 1000 Grit DR-7510","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Diamond stones are the ultimate sharpening nerd stones. This super hard diamond stone stays flat for ages and grinds steel quite fast, so it's good for sharpening super tough abrasion-resistant steels, removing flat spots on primary bevels, and fixing the backs of single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grit is excellent for starting somewhat sharp edges, refining rough edges, and polishing scratched steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for touching up western and hard-working Japanese knives that you want a stronger edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the ideal stone knife thinning, the 1000 grit is a little hard, but possible to get a very nice finish with a bit of practice. To achieve a nice Kasumi finish the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm\"\u003eKnifewear 1000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you believe in \"Buy it once\", this is the stone for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":42249781215406,"sku":"DR-7510","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/naniwa-diamond-1000.jpg?v=1667504876"},{"product_id":"bendy-stick","title":"Bendy Stick for Knife Straightening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate tool for professional knife sharpeners and serious knife nerds. Used to correct bends in Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jG8Np1arSFc?start=171\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"3401\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43741402595502,"sku":"BENDYSTICK","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"knifewear-essential-knife-sharpening-kit","title":"Knifewear Essential Knife Sharpening Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe essential kit for anyone looking to sharpen Japanese knives, these are the stones you'll to go from 0 to 100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975112015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm?variant=32975091983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 1000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-4000-grit-stone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear 4000 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnifewear Truing Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear - \u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099721855150,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/kw-essential-sharpening-1_c98eb946-3b9d-406b-81de-a0c473c081e3.jpg?v=1690397475"}],"url":"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/en-au\/collections\/sharpening.oembed","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}