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

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.