{"title":"Sharpening \u0026 Knife Care","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tosho-knife-arts-kasumi-natural-stone-powder-40g","title":"Komon Kasumi Powder (3M Sponge Included) (50g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ImZU_E008uI\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is our proprietary powder blend of Japanese Natural Stones (medium and fine grit) and synthetic ingredients. This powder was developed by our very own Ivan Gomez Fonseca (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/toshoworks\/\"\u003e@toshoworks\u003c\/a\u003e, co-owner of Tosho Knife Arts) through hours of painstaking labour. Included with the powder is a fine abrasive 3M sponge to be used with the powder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis product is good for people that own Japanese knives with the desire to restore the original Kasumi finish on their blades (or people that want to experiment with other blades) after the surface has been prepared correctly (free of sandy rust).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo when should I use this product? When the Kasumi finish on your blade has degraded to a point where you are no longer satisfied with its appearance or you want to experiment with blades that do not have a Kasumi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDisclaimer: As you are using this powder to refinish your blade, be mindful not to go over the edge of your knife as this will result in dulling the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCheck out our tutorial video on how to use this magical powder!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Komon\u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Natural Stone Powder\u003cbr\u003eSize: 50g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosho Knife Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527168266433,"sku":"HAEYJ-TKAPDR","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/kasumi1.jpg?v=1787661950"},{"product_id":"imanishi-arashiyama-whetstone-1000","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama Whetstone #1000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great medium grit stone is a must in maintaining quality kitchen knives. This medium grit range is perfect for not only re-setting edges before using finer polishing stones,  but also for creating practical, long-lasting edges on workhorse blades. If you were to have only one stone for most kitchen knife maintenance, it would be this grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended usage: This is a splash-and-go stone, which excels in creating an even and consistent wide bevel polish in mere minutes. It has a great feedback, and generates a lot of slurry, meaning flattening with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/hkeyd-050-140?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=a71946ab7\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eATOMA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften is a must for consistent result. It creates a good contrast and brigthens up the core steel well, making it ideal for certain wide bevel knives (Takedas and Hinouras, for example). We recommend this stone for busy sharpeners that want fast polishing results for wide-bevel knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Imanishi 今西砥石 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Whetstone \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #1000 \u003cbr\u003eGrain Scale: Middle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527176097985,"sku":"LCEAA-010-1000","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Imanishi_1000_261.jpg?v=1787662099"},{"product_id":"suehiro-arashiyama-6000-br-sharpening-stone","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama Whetstone #6000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine grit stone is a great tool for pushing the edge a bit further and creating a near-mirro finish on a wide bevel. A #6000 grit stone gives a very refined edge that allows you treat the ingredients with respect by preserving their texture and integrity. In addition, it is a great range to have for most single sided tools sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended usage:  This is an interesting stone; you can use it as either a splash-and-go stone or a soaking stone, but you cannot alternate, as this will lead to cracking and breakage. We use it as a soaking stone, making it slightly softer and easier to use for wide bevel polishing, which this stone excels at. It creates a very fine edge but too slippery for our taste, yet makes up for it in creating fantastic contrast in hard and soft steel. We recommend using it with good amount of slurry to prevent soft steel from being scratched, and gentle pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Imanishi 今西砥石 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Whetstone \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #6000 \u003cbr\u003eGrain Scale: Fine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527176130753,"sku":"LCEAA-010-6000","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_983797ef-34ba-45bd-999c-a18e1cc2054b.jpg?v=1787662101"},{"product_id":"gneaa-010-12004000","title":"Imanishi Combination Whetstone #1200\/ #4000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA combination stone is great for its budget-friendliness and ease of storage and transport. This combination stone has both medium and fine side, which are perfect categories for finishing wide ranges of knives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended usage: T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehis is a splash-and-go stone, meaning no soaking prior to usage necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e The main usage for this stone is for touch ups and regular maintenance of the cutting edge. The #1200 side is speedy and offers good feedback. This is a nice grit range to leave your daily workhorse knives, butchery knives, and other low-end blades. The #4000 feels creamy and creates toothy edges well, perfect for finishing knives with high-quality steels or slicers. We highly recommend this stone for budget-conscious cooks who are looking to maintain edges on a regular basis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Imanishi \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Whetstone \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #1200\/ #4000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527176163521,"sku":"LCEAA-030-1200","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Product_Shots_Stones-05.jpg?v=1787662102"},{"product_id":"lceaa-020-1000","title":"Imanishi Kitayama Whetstone #1000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great medium grit stone is a must in maintaining quality kitchen knives. This medium grit range is perfect for not only re-setting edges before using finer polishing stones,  but also for creating practical, long-lasting edges on workhorse blades. If you were to have only one stone for most kitchen knife maintenance, it would be this grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Imanishi 今西製砥 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Whetstone \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #1000 \u003cbr\u003eSize: 206 x 68 x 32mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 926g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527176196289,"sku":"LCEAA-020-1000","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20220916_094208_mh1663336087378.jpg?v=1787662105"},{"product_id":"loezw-001","title":"Ito Stone Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to sharpening on whetstones, one can use cabinet liners or damp towels to anchor your stone or use this slip-resistant, stone-elevating stone holder like a pro. It fits stone lengths up to 235mm, which accommodates most synthetic stones on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main difference with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/sharpening-stone-holder?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=a65e431e7\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"1-2-3 Stone Holder\"\u003e1-2-3 Stone holder\u003c\/a\u003e is the lack of the centre anchoring piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Ito\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527179571393,"sku":"LOEZW-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20201006_164549.jpg?v=1787662119"},{"product_id":"lpeyb-003","title":"Ito Stone Holder Extra Height \u0026 Width (with Center)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen it comes to sharpening on whetstones, one can use cabinet liners or damp towels to anchor your stone or use this slip-resistant, stone-elevating stone holder like a pro. It fits \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estone\u003c\/span\u003e lengths up to 235mm, which accommodates most synthetic stones on the market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Ito 伊藤製作所 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Stone Holder\u003cbr\u003eSize: 287mm x 74mm x 39mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 720g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527180062913,"sku":"LPEYB-003","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20250123-135637.jpg?v=1787662120"},{"product_id":"hitohira-tsushima-natural-stone-last-stocks","title":"Hitohira Tsushima Natural Stone (Last Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Natural Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 205 x 80 x 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2314g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosho Knife Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527194185921,"sku":"ZZZ-0001","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/IMG_9561.jpg?v=1787662218"},{"product_id":"ceramic-br-fine-honing-rod","title":"Idahone Ceramic Fine Honing Rod (with Super Eraser)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWe would recommend this rod for people in the food industry where things are super busy and they cannot pull out their leather strop or fine wet stones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis fine honing tool upkeeps a sharp blade\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e without having to remove much steel at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the only rods on the market we would recommend for you to use on forged steel. If you lose the Super Eraser, a regular rubber eraser will be able to clean off the steel deposited in the ceramic rod.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Idahone \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Type: Honing Rod\u003cbr\u003eGrit: #3000~#4500 (JIS)\u003cbr\u003eCeramic Rod Length: 300mm\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 144mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idahone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527195660481,"sku":"XEEYE-010","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Tosho1-24.jpg?v=1787662249"},{"product_id":"eseyd-001-400","title":"Diamond Nagura Plate #400 - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eNagura is a tool used to raise mud (slurry) on a base stone when sharpening. It can also be used to clean up the stone surface if it has been loaded up with steel particles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiamond naguras are faster working than other types of naguras, creating generous amount of mud on even hardest natural stones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe highly recommend budding polishers and sharpeners to try these naguras to get even more usage out of the stones you already own - you would be pleased to discover new characteristics of your stones just by using varied slurry amount and consistency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: SK11 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #400 \u003cbr\u003eSize: Small\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SK11","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527225544897,"sku":"DSEYD-001-400","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/DIAMONDNAGURA_156.jpg?v=1787662998"},{"product_id":"double-bevel-knife-sharpening-classes","title":"Double Bevel Knife Sharpening Classes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to purchase a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" title=\"Gift Card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/gift-card?variant=32286379868254\"\u003eSharpening Class Gift Card\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to use for future class dates (or other products)!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take the Double bevel Sharpening Class? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tired of watching hours of sharpening video guides and still not getting results? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Want to keep your working edges sharp throughout your long shifts?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Or just looking to safely sharpen your precious blades? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome join the class!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning free-hand sharpening can jumpstart a deeper relationship with your essential culinary tools. Build your confidence as you practice and see instant and long-lasting results. Take control of your senses and clear your mind through this meditative activity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet us begin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I get from this class? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A \u003cb\u003efree Japanese kitchen knife \u003c\/b\u003ewhich you will sharpen during the class. Once sharp, you get to take it home! \u003cbr\u003e- A \u003cb\u003e10% discount \u003c\/b\u003eon knives and stones purchases (some exclusions apply) \u003cb\u003eon the day of the class.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 5 participants per class.\u003cbr\u003e- Y\u003cb\u003eou will learn how to make a new edge on a dull knife\u003c\/b\u003e and maintain it at home, and much more. \u003cbr\u003e- Taught by a professional sharpener with over 15 years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere and When?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Tosho Knife Arts, 913 Bathurst St\u003cbr\u003e- For schedules, check the drop-down menu on the left.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Water for hydration \u0026amp; your own snack if you need\u003cbr\u003e- Lots of questions about cooking, sharpening, and knife techniques! This is optional, but highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescheduling \/ Cancellation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- For both, PLEASE email us \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:%20info@toshoknifearts.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@toshoknifearts.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 647-722-6329, AT LEAST 48 hrs prior to the class start time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Without the 48 hours notice, \u003cstrong\u003ewe reserve the right to withhold the full class fee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Classes that are canceled by the request of the customer will incur an order cancellation fee of 5% of the total order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have inquiries regarding on-site sharpening demos for your business, please email us at \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:%20info@toshoknifearts.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@toshoknifearts.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosho Knife Arts","offers":[{"title":"Friday, July 17 10AM-12PM","offer_id":50527225839809,"sku":"class5","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday May 31 10AM-12PM","offer_id":50527225872577,"sku":"class1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday June 7 10AM-12PM","offer_id":50527225905345,"sku":"class2","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday June 14 10AM-12PM","offer_id":50527225938113,"sku":"class3","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday June 21 10AM-12PM","offer_id":50527225970881,"sku":"class4","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/P1110006_DxO.jpg?v=1787663001"},{"product_id":"aaeyy-010","title":"HI-CONDITION Leather Strop (Rubberwood base)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lb2h81k69U\" height=\"315\" width=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very proud to carry these top-notch, handmade leather strops by Yuji Osada of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/collections\/hi-condition\"\u003eHI-CONDITION\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eheadquartered in Asakusabashi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-grain cowhide leather is combination tanned and is sourced locally in Japan. Combination tanning involves techniques of old traditional vegetable tanning and modern chrome tanning, and will cause the leather to patina beautifully over time. It has been cemented on to a Rubberwood base with rubber feet, thus giving the strop a bit of height and stability when in use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe cowhide leather features a slightly brushed and incredibly smooth finish that\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e offers refined honing to your sharp edges thanks to its tight grain structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe corners of the leather is trimmed by hand using an edge beveler, offering a crisp aesthetic and showcasing Osada-san's attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA leather strop is our favourite way to hone the edge of a knife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen used properly, a leather strop is an invaluable tool for day-to-day maintenance that does not damage a blade and hones the edge more accurately than steel honing rods. It works on any type of edges (razors, single bevels, double bevels, Western knives, Japanese knives, etc) so it delivers incredible value.\u003c\/div\u003eOne caveat, if the knife is too dull or very thick, a bare leather strop is not very effective; in such case, sharpen it on stones instead. We recommend this tool for any knife user looking for a hassle-free, budget-friendly, and accurate way to maintain an edge without going full dive into sharpening stones.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCraftsman: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Type: Leather Strop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTokyo\/ Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e253 x 76 x 28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e399g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527233933505,"sku":"AAEYY-010","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Product_Photos_Oct_29-17.jpg?v=1787663067"},{"product_id":"atoma-diamond-plate-140","title":"Atoma Diamond Plate #140","description":"\u003cp\u003eTosho's #1 sharpening tip:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep your stones flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot enough sharpeners flatten their stones often enough, resulting in many inconsistencies and poor edges. As a budding sharpener, investing in a good lapping plate early ensures that you are improving your sharpening technique, rather than troubleshooting around dished\/untrue sharpening surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd we do not recommend those inexpensive pink or black flattening stones to do this for those who are wondering. They are inexpensive for a very good reason. Instead, we recommend diamond lapping plates that are a bit more expensive but offer far better longevity, precision, and speed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eATOMA Lapping Diamond Plate is not a stone, but a diamond abrasive sheet fixed on a flat nickel\/aluminum plate. The diamond abrasive used on ATOMA means that you can use this plate on almost all types of stones (except for diamond stones). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#140 is best for speedy flattening, and for stones below #2000, and #400 is recommended for achieving fine stone surfaces and for stones above #2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend this plate to any sharpener who is looking to get consistent results and is willing to invest in a tool that will not only last for years, but also contribute to improving his\/her skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who are interested in a smaller(\u0026amp; less expensive) version of the same product,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/hkeyd-030-140?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=94415b18d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eplease check this link out.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ\u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate\u003cbr\u003eGrit: #140\u003cbr\u003eSize: 10 x 75 x 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527237112001,"sku":"LNEYD-010-140","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20230629_142830.jpg?v=1787663102"},{"product_id":"hleyd-140","title":"Atoma Diamond Plate #140 (Replacement)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat to use in conjunction with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/aadzu-100\"\u003eHitohira Aluminum Base Replacement 20mm\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efor extra height and weight when flattening your stones!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Does not include Hitohira Aluminum Base Replacement 20mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are the following steps to install the new ATOMA plate onto an existing one:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Clean and dry the old ATOMA plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Take the new replacement pad and remove the adhesive backing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Place the sticky side down onto the old ATOMA abrasive side \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Press firmly for 30 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Wait for an hour before using\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #140\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527237144769,"sku":"LNEYD-020-140","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20210116_144115.jpg?v=1787663104"},{"product_id":"lneyd-010-400","title":"Atoma Diamond Plate #400","description":"\u003cp\u003eTosho's #1 sharpening tip:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeep your stones flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot enough sharpeners flatten their stones often enough, resulting in many inconsistencies and poor edges. As a budding sharpener, investing in a good lapping plate early ensures that you are improving your sharpening technique, rather than troubleshooting around dished\/untrue sharpening surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd we do not recommend those inexpensive pink or black flattening stones to do this for those who are wondering. They are inexpensive for a very good reason. Instead, we recommend diamond lapping plates that are a bit more expensive but offer far better longevity, precision, and speed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eATOMA Lapping Diamond Plate is not a stone, but a diamond abrasive sheet fixed on a flat nickel\/aluminum plate. The diamond abrasive used on ATOMA means that you can use this plate on almost all types of stones (except for diamond stones). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#140 is best for speedy flattening, and for stones below #2000, and #400 is recommended for achieving fine stone surfaces and for stones above #2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend this plate to any sharpener who is looking to get consistent results and is willing to invest in a tool that will not only last for years, but also contribute to improving his\/her skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who are interested in a smaller(\u0026amp; less expensive) version of the same product,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/hkeyd-030-140?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=94415b18d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eplease check this link out.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ\u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate\u003cbr\u003eGrit: #400\u003cbr\u003eSize: 10 x 75 x 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527237177537,"sku":"LNEYD-010-400","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/20220614_153806.jpg?v=1787663106"},{"product_id":"hkeyd-050-140","title":"Atoma Lapping Diamond Plate #140 (with Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTosho's #1 sharpening tip: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekeep your stones flat.\u003c\/span\u003e Not enough sharpeners flatten their stones often enough, resulting in many inconsistencies and poor edges. As a budding sharpener, investing in a good lapping plate early ensures that you are improving your sharpening technique, rather than troubleshooting around dished\/untrue sharpening surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd we do not recommend those inexpensive pink or black flattening stones to do this for those who are wondering. They are inexpensive for a very good reason. Instead, we recommend diamond lapping plates that are a bit more expensive but offer far better longevity, precision, and speed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eATOMA Lapping Diamond Plate is not a stone, but a diamond abrasive sheet fixed on a flat nickel\/aluminum plate. The diamond abrasive used on ATOMA means that you can use this plate on almost all types of stones (except for diamond stones). The handle attachment allows you to have a much better grip during usage than the ones without. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e#140 is best for speedy flattening, and for stones below #2000, and #400 is recommended for achieving fine stone surfaces and for stones above #2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend this plate to any sharpener who is looking to get consistent results and is willing to invest in a tool that will not only last for years, but also contribute to improving his\/her skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who are interested in a smaller(\u0026amp; less expensive) version of the same product, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/hkeyd-030-140?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=94415b18d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eplease check this link out.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #140\u003cbr\u003eSize: 95 x 75 x 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527237603521,"sku":"LNEYD-050-140","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Atoma_Lapping_DiamondPlate__140_255.jpg?v=1787663106"},{"product_id":"hkeyd-030-140","title":"Atoma Small Diamond Plate #140 (with Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*This is a smaller version of the full-sized ATOMA lapping plate, and are most compatible with small stones such as these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/search?q=yamato\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/search?q=yamato\"\u003eYamato stones.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/search?q=yamato\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTosho's #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekeep your stones flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not enough sharpeners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflatten their stones often\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enough, resulting in many inconsistencies and poor edges. As a budding sharpener, investing in a good lapping plate early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eensures that you are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimproving your sharpening technique, rather than troubleshooting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around dished\/untrue sharpening surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we do not recommend those inexpensive pink or black flattening stones to do this for those who are wondering. They are inexpensive for a very good reason. Instead, we recommend diamond lapping plates that are a bit more expensive, but offer far \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e longevity, precision and speed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATOMA Lapping Diamond Plate is not a stone, but a diamond abrasive sheet fixed on a flat nickel\/aluminum plate. The diamond abrasive used on ATOMA means that you can use this plate on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealmost all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e types of stones (except for diamond stones). The handle attachment allows you to have much better grip during usage than ones without. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e#140 is best for speedy flattening, and for stones below #2000, and #400 is recommended for achieving fine stone surfaces and for stones above #2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe highly recommend this plate to any sharpener who is looking to get consistent results, and is willing to invest in a tool that will noy only last for years, but also contribute in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis\/her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who are interested in a larger, full-size version of the same product, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/hkeyd-050-140?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=0fff72ffd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eplease check this product\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Atoma アトマ \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Diamond Plate \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #140\u003cbr\u003eSize: 37.5 x 117 x 32mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527237636289,"sku":"LNEYD-030-140","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Atoma_SmallDiamondPlate__140_258.jpg?v=1787663108"},{"product_id":"bfeyf-1004","title":"Brand Felt Hard Density Deburring Felt Pad","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWe use this felt pad, made with 100% wool, to deburr and clean up any edges after every stone. The cool thing is that you can go on any angle, as hard as you'd like and this hard felt pad can take the edge without rolling the edge of your knife over, which can sometimes happen with other materials.  While you can use a phone book, wood, cork and other materials for deburring, this is one of the clean and organized set ups for this process. We highly recommend this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Brand Felt \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Felt Pad \u003cbr\u003eSize: Small (5 x 3 x 1\/4\") or Large (10 x 3 x 1\/4\")\u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: ON\/ Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brand Felt","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":50527239536833,"sku":"BFEYF-1004","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":50527239569601,"sku":"BFEYF-1005","price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cc4797b0-b355-42d1-97ea-624ebad4385f.jpg?v=1787663124"},{"product_id":"bunny-blades-leather-strop","title":"Bunny Blades Leather Strop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA leather strop is our favourite way to hone the edge of a knife. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhen used properly, a leather strop is an invaluable tool for day-to-day maintenance that does not damage a blade and hones the edge more accurately than steel honing rods. It works on any type of edges (razors, single bevels, double bevels, Western knives, Japanese knives, etc) so it delivers incredible value. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOne caveat, if the knife is too dull or very thick, a bare leather strop is not very effective; in such case, sharpen it on stones instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWe recommend this tool for any knife user looking for a hassle-free, budget-friendly, and accurate way to maintain an edge without going full dive into sharpening stones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: Bunny Blades \u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: ON\/ Canada \u003cbr\u003eSize: 255mm x 75mm x 25mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bunny Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527239897281,"sku":"BBEYY","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/comingsoon_5de2065b-abe1-4ec3-8d33-4a6b2269e379.png?v=1787663136"},{"product_id":"sharpening-stone-holder","title":"1-2-3 Stone Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to sharpening on whetstones, one can use cabinet liners or damp towels to anchor your stone or use this slip-resistant, stone-elevating stone holder like a pro. It fits \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estone\u003c\/span\u003e lengths up to 235mm, which accommodates most synthetic stones on the market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Type: Stone Holder\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaneshige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527243927745,"sku":"LPEYB-002","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/STONE_HOLDER_136.jpg?v=1787663202"}],"url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/collections\/sharpening-knife-care.oembed","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}