Sharpening on Stones 101

at Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop – Edina, MN

Get sharper knives — and sharper skills — in 90 minutes.

This isn’t YouTube. This is hands-on, edge-on, real sharpening.

At Vivront’s flagship Edina shop, you’ll learn how to sharpen a kitchen knife the right way, with water stones, expert coaching, and a few surprisingly sticky techniques (like “land the plane” and “spread the jam”). You’ll walk away with more than knowledge. You’ll walk away with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

In this 90-minute class, you’ll sharpen a “soft” knife on an entry-level stone — the perfect material for fast feedback and real results. Along the way, we’ll teach you:

• How to assess sharpness, edge types, and why they matter
• The most common kitchen knife profiles
• How to grip, angle, and apply pressure for consistent sharpening
• How to flatten your stone for better performance
• The basics of honing and stropping
• How to keep your knives sharper, longer

What’s Included

• All sharpening stones and a knife to borrow for in-class use
• Small class size  for hands-on attention
• Your own Vivront Field Guide and Sharpening Journal
• Tips, tricks, and metaphors that stick

Class Night Perk: 15% Off All Sharpening Products
On the day of class only, class students get 15% off all sharpening products in the store. Just mention it at the register.

Especially worth a look: The Grind diamond resin sharpening stones, the upgrade that will make you want to keep learning to sharpen because they work so well. Faster, flatter, no soaking required. Most students start with the 1000.

Location and Timing

Vivront – Edina
4948 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410
(Two doors north of Paper Source, across from Anthropologie)

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

Why Learn with Vivront

Skip the internet rabbit holes. Our sharpening classes are:

• In-person and immersive
• Designed to coach your hands, not just talk at you
• Built on craft paired with modern teaching
• Taught by real humans who’ve sharpened loads of kitchen knives

We blend curiosity, precision, and craft into something you can feel in your fingertips.

Who This Class Is For

• Home cooks who want sharper, safer knives
• Culinary students, butchers, and chefs looking to master the basics
• Campers, hunters, and outdoor folks who want reliable edges
• Anyone who’s ever thought, “I’ve watched 4 videos… am I doing this right?”

Group Bookings

Want to book a private session for a school group, book club, or teens-only class?

Contact us — we’d love to host you.

Need to reschedule?

Let us know at least 10 days in advance. You can use your one-time transfer to move to a future class. Just include the new date when you write in.

Will It Stick?

• Yes — if you practice.
• We challenge every student: sharpen for 10 minutes a day for 20 days.
• We’ll show you exactly how to start.

You’ll build real skill.

And yes — you’ll have fun.

See you soon at Vivront.

Can't make it in? Take the course one Udemy HERE.