{"title":"Sharpening Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"28_stoneresurfacers120_1","title":"Stone Resurfacer #120, Large (for below 1500 grit diamond stone)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1p6mhXKTT8I?si=DTQoI9-xlPp2d0i9\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Maintain the Stone Before \u0026amp; During Sharpening | NSK Kogyo\u003cbr\u003eYoutube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-maintenance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt; Learn How To Maintain The Sharpening Stone \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Stone Resurfacer #120 Large is excellent for maintenance during the sharpening.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the surface is not flat enough or when the cutting speed is slow down, a light rubbing with this stone can bring it back to the perfect surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/collections\/flattening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNSK Kogyo's Flattener \u003c\/a\u003eto flatten the stone \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore start sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e, and use it for maintenance during the sharpening process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Note that due to using 120 grit dressing stone, maintaining 800 grit diamond stone or higher grit will wear the diamond stone very quickly.\u003cbr\u003e* For 200 grit diamond sharpening stone, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetate\u003c\/a\u003e using\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/products\/28_stoneresurfacers120_2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e the Stone resurfacers #120, Small (for below 200 grit diamond stone, Metate) \u003c\/a\u003eis more effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions, please watch the introduction video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 565px;\" width=\"330\" height=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.484px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 416.641px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dressing Stone #120 Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.484px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 416.641px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e235×80×50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 136.484px;\"\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 416.641px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRough grit NSK Kogyo's stone below #1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*This product is NOT Diamond stone, NOT manufactured by NSK Kogyo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1p6mhXKTT8I\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"176\" width=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/youtube_thumnail-Maintenance.jpg?v=1723772183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1p6mhXKTT8I\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Maintain the Stone Before \u0026amp; During Sharpening | NSK Kogyo (YouTube)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Maintain the Stone Before \u0026amp; During Sharpening | NSK Kogyo\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u6yQZRqWNpk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891698168050,"sku":"28_stoneresurfacers120_2","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/C_120.jpg?v=1703654975"},{"product_id":"28_stoneresurfacers120_2","title":"Stone Resurfacer #120, Small (for below 200 grit diamond stone, Metate)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gvqc0jptfQM?si=PvJYMGTkar1QDg87\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring Back the Cutting Speed of Diamond Sharpening Stone | NSK Kogyo\u003cbr\u003e(Youtube)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-maintenance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt; Learn How To Keep The Cutting Speed Of The Diamond Stone (Metate method)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone is excellent for \u003ca title=\"HOW TO METATE\" href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetate\u003c\/a\u003e of NSK Kogyo's below 200 grit stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand sharpening under 200 grit or less requires more powerful cutting speed. This stone can be used when you feel that the speed has slowed down. In the Metate process, which involves making the sharpening stone surface rougher to revive abrasiveness, this stone can effectively restore cutting speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/collections\/flattening-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNSK Kogyo's Flattener\u003c\/a\u003e to flatten the stone before starting sharpening, and use this stone for Metate on 200 grit or under Daimond sharpening stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Note that due to using 120 grit dressing stone, doing Metate on 200 grit diamond stone or higher grit will wear the diamond stone very quickly.\u003cbr\u003e* If you want to flatten a 200 grit or higher grit diamond sharpening stone in the process of sharpening, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/products\/28_stoneresurfacers120_1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Stone Resurfacer #120, Large (for below 1500 grit diamond stone) \u003c\/a\u003eis an effective maintenance tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions, please see the video.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"330\" height=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dressing Stone #120 Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125×50×25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003eRough grit NSK Kogyo's stone below #200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This product is NOT Diamond stone, NOT manufactured by NSK Kogyo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gvqc0jptfQM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/youtube_thumnail-Metate.jpg?v=1723772184\" width=\"311\" height=\"175\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gvqc0jptfQM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring Back the Cutting Speed of Diamond Sharpening Stone | NSK Kogyo (YouTube)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46473728491762,"sku":"28_stoneresurfacers120_1","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/C_120.jpg?v=1703654975"},{"product_id":"tempered-glass-lapping-plate","title":"Tempered Glass Lapping Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-maintenance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt; Learn How To Maintain The Sharpening Stone with the Glass Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a glass plate used to flatten the surface of the stone, and due to its relatively flat tempered glass, it stays flat longer than regular glass.\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for flattening rough Diamond Stone around 200-1500 grit and should be used in conjunction with Rough stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor details on how to use this product, please refer to the details page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craft.komonjapan.com\/nskkogyo-preparation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt; DIAMOND SHARPENING STONE PREPARATION BEFORE SHARPENING \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"330\" height=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 135.851px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 414.722px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempered Glass Lapping Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 135.851px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 414.722px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250×150xH8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 135.851px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 135.851px;\"\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 414.722px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 414.722px;\"\u003eRough grit NSK Kogyo's stone below #1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This product is NOT manufactured by NSK Kogyo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1p6mhXKTT8I\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"144\" width=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/youtube_thumnail-Maintenance.jpg?v=1723772183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1p6mhXKTT8I\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Maintain the Stone Before \u0026amp; During Sharpening | NSK Kogyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46537648046322,"sku":"28_glassplate300x200xH8mm_3","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/28_glassplate300x200xH8mm_3-1.jpg?v=1721718778"},{"product_id":"30003","title":"Kasumi Powder 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring your kitchen knives back to life with Kasumi Polishing Powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to make a basic Kasumi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd water to KASUMI Powder in a separate container \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003euntil it reaches a toothpaste-like consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eProtect areas not intended for the Kasumi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewith electrical tape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGently rub the paste over the blade with a fine sponge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003euntil desired finish, rinse thoroughly with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037804998898,"sku":"30003","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/kasumipowder-03.jpg?v=1761023513"},{"product_id":"mekuginuki-susudake","title":"Mekuginuki, Susudake","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the traditional Mekuginuki used to remove the wooden pins from a Japanese sword’s Shirasaya or handle, this piece is crafted in an original form using durable soot-bamboo (Susudake).\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior is polished to highlight the natural texture, while the inside features Komon’s original family-crest logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusudake is bamboo that has aged for decades in the smoke of traditional Japanese hearths, gaining exceptional strength, a deep natural color, and unique variations—no two pieces are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mekuginuki is handmade and finely polished by craftsmen at a long-established bamboo craft company in Kyoto. The surface is finished with natural beeswax to preserve its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Susutake (Aged soot-bamboo)\u003cbr\u003eSize: L 100mm, W17mm\/3mm, Thickness 3mm\/2mm (Apx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Kyoto Japan\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by Tōyōchikkō (Kyoto)\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Yuka Nakanishi (Komon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49015262937330,"sku":"30010","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/30010_Mekuginuki1.jpg?v=1775626086"},{"product_id":"30011","title":"Hizumibō (Knife Straightening Stick)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMATERIAL: White Oak\u003cbr\u003eFINISH: Food-safe Oil \u0026amp; Wax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSLOT: 5 slots\u003cbr\u003eSIZE: L450mm, W26mm, H45mm (36 mm at the handle end)\u003cbr\u003e(As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMADE in Kyoto Japan\u003cbr\u003eCRAFTED by Komon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDESIGNED by Ivan Gomez Fonseca\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078023160050,"sku":"30011","price":19000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/30011_Hizumibo-1.jpg?v=1781051226"}],"url":"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/collections\/accessory-kitchenknife.oembed","provider":"Komon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}