Sharpening Supplies

Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 350g

Really high quality, bare hard felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.

Felt strops will be slightly more efficient at cleaning up edges post sharpening/maintaining than leather, and you could certainly finish off of them. Ideal for softer western knives, butcher knives, and other higher-volume knives.

Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Product Type: Finger Stone
Size: 100g
Mine: Narutaki
Producing Area: Kyoto/ Japan
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Weight: 100g 

Brand: Imanishi 今西製砥
Product Type: Flattening Stone
Size: 208 x 68 x 33mm
Weight: 847g

For all of your stone flattening needs!

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Kasumi Powder for finishing and restoration.

Brand: Komon
Weight: 50g

Bring your kitchen knives back to life with Kasumi Polishing Powder.

This easy-to-use powder transforms into a smooth paste when mixed with water, gently polishing your blades to a beautiful Kasumi finish. The included sponge ensures effortless application and even coverage. Restore and bring back the Beauty of your Kasumi finished kitchen knives, refresh and protect your knives from wear—all in one simple step.

Originally used in Sakai, the heartland of Japan's professional knife sharpening tradition, this Kasumi powder has been specially formulated by Ivan Gomez Fonseca for enhanced ease of use.

How to make a basic Kasumi finish

1. Add water to KASUMI Powder in a separate container until it reaches a toothpaste-like consistency.
2. Protect areas not intended for the Kasumi finish with electrical tape.

3. Gently rub the paste over the blade with a fine sponge until desired finish, rinse thoroughly with water.

One of our most trusted sources handpicks these stones from the famed Imanishi in Kyoto for us, spending hours testing dozens and dozens and selecting only the best of the best at a variety of price points. These tennen toishi represent some of the best value you will find on the market for natural stones.

These stones are so impressive that they often make you feel like you are "cheating", so to speak - they provide outstanding results at a speed seemingly found only in stones that cost many times more, all while being fun and easy to use - they make it seem as if you have learned years of polishing in a matter of minutes. Combining these gems with the correct steel, you will come to understand the beautiful harmony skilled polishers sometimes have difficulty describing - working on natural stones with well-made knives truly ties the whole subject together.

We are proud to provide such wonderful pieces to you!

Brand: Komon-picked Imanishi
Producing Area: Kyoto 
Mine: Hideriyama
Appearance: Asagi green with streaks of Namazu
Size: 2,567g
Weight: 238mm x 75mm x 73mm
~Grit Range: 3000-5000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 2.5
Scratch Depth: 2.5
Speed: 4
Wear Rate: 3
Self Slurry: 4
Thirst: 3.5
Consistency: 5
Feedback: 3
Ease of Use: 4

Notes: An extremely rare vintage Hideriyama, especially in this large format. A true pleasure to use — it offers silky feedback with a slurry that develops quickly and yields an exceptionally consistent scratch pattern. The resulting kasumi finish is warm and rich and can be achieved with ease and speed. Depending on your approach, you can stop early for a hazy-to-frosty kasumi, or continue on in your polishing sequence for a brighter finish.

Thanks to its generous surface area and substantial thickness, this stone will provide years of use. However, as it’s not particularly hard (though not overly soft either), it’s important to work the surface evenly to avoid localized dishing. It’s likely too soft for push-cut tools, but perfect for wide bevel polishing, even convex grinds.

This is an outstanding stone for collectors due to its rarity, quality, and vintage provenance. While best suited for intermediate to advanced users, its forgiving nature also makes it accessible to mindful beginners.

Recommended Usage: Hazy to frost kasumi, pre or pre pre polisher, convex grinds, refined but textured edges.

Disclaimer: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all graded characteristics are our own subjective thoughts which may vary from your expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous, random example, or when first measured before being tested numerous times. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. All stone sales are final.

The Tempered Glass Lapping Plate is designed for efficiently and thoroughly flattening NSK Kogyo Diamond Stones, especially for grits 1500 and below. Its large, extremely hard, and perfectly flat surface allows for more consistent flattening than using only the Stone Resurfacer or NSK Kogyo Flattening Stone, while also helping to reduce wear on flattening stones over time.

Because tempered glass maintains flatness exceptionally well, it provides a long-lasting, reliable reference surface for your stones. For best results, it should be used in conjunction with the other flattening tools.

Recommended Flattening Sequence
 1. Stone Resurfacer
 2. Tempered Glass Plate (with slurry generated from the resurfacer)
 3. NSK Kogyo Flattening Stone (closest respective grit)

This sequence ensures a fully flat surface and prolongs the life of your stones and flatteners.

More information can be found on Komon’s website.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Length: 250mm
Width: 150mm
Height: 8mm
Weight: 730g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

"Base" series; Does NOT include base

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Grit: #10000
Case Length: 240mm
Case Width: 80mm
Case Height: 35mm
Stone Length: 210mm
Stone Width: 70mm
Stone Height: 15mm
Total Weight: 713g
Nagura Included: No

Brand: Naniwa ナニワ研磨工業
Stone Length: 270mm
Stone Width: 70mm
Stone Height: 10mm
#1000 Grit Stone Weight: 315g
#3000 Grit Stone Weight: 297g

Soaking Requirement: Several minutes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Naniwa ナニワ研磨工業
Stone Length: 185mm
Stone Width: 65mm
Stone Height: 16.5mm

Soaking Requirement: 10-15 min

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Naniwa ナニワ研磨工業
Stone Length: 185mm
Stone Width: 65mm
Stone Height: 16.5mm

Soaking Requirement: 10-15 min

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Naniwa ナニワ研磨工業
Stone Length: 210mm
Stone Width: 70mm
Stone Height: 10mm
 

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.