Kitchen Knife Sharpening Classes with Hap Stanley of Nano Hone®

Includes Instruction AND 3 Pieces of Premium Equipment (limited offer, see below)

At Vivront Edina Minnesota

Join us for a rare and exclusive opportunity to learn from Hap Stanley, the visionary behind NanoHone®, as he shares his decades of expertise in knife sharpening from across three continents. 

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn and build confidence with the basics of kitchen knife sharpening or someone looking to refine your technique and build know-how and skills from thinning and beyond, this hands-on class is designed to elevate your skills to the next level.

Join us

Sunday, March 9th 

• • Getting Started, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  • On to Thinning, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
    

Monday, March 10th 

• • Getting Started, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  • On to Thinning, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Tuition: $298

About Hap Stanley

You'll experience top notch expertise from “Hap” Stanley, from Nano Hone Advanced Abrasives and your instructor for this special sharpening series at Vivront.

With over 30 years of experience in sharpening and design—including a decade leading Shapton USA and loads of years in Japan—Hap has revolutionized the art of sharpening by crafting precision tools under the Nano Hone brand used by chefs, woodworkers, and professionals worldwide. His passion for efficiency and mindfulness in sharpening will inspire and guide you to elevate your skills.

Tuition Includes

• Instruction for the class at Vivront
• NanoHone Stage ($200 value): A professional-grade sharpening platform for unmatched stability and precision.
• 400 Grit / 35 Micron Nano Hone Stone ($78 value): a great starter stone
• Truer ($48 value): A powerful tool for tending edges co-designed and developed with Vivront. It's a diamond resin you'll likely want around in all the kitchens you work in. 

$326 would typically get you the three pieces of equipment above. Today, you get a class and the pieces available for pick up during the class for $298. There's not been a better time to learn to sharpen. See you there! 

What You’ll Learn

Getting Started: Start your sharpening journey with foundational techniques, including setting up your tools, understanding blade angles, and mastering the essentials of sharpening on stones.

On to Thinning: This intermediate class is for folks who can throw a burr and are looking for the next skills. Dive deeper into sharpening approaches, refine your blade geometry, and gain insights into maximizing the performance of your tools.

We Look Forward to Hosting You

This is a chance to work with a world-class expert and take home the tools and skills you need for superior knife maintenance. Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction—secure your spot today!

Note: If you already own the included products you can opt to receive a gift card of equal value to be applied to other Nano Hone products. 

Traveling? Contact us for hotel recommendations. 

Ready to sharpen your skills? Don’t miss this exclusive event in Edina with Nano Hone’s Hap Stanley! We look forward to hosting you.