{"title":"Sharpening Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe best Japanese chef's knife is only okay without the best knife sharpening techniques and tools. Check our strops and stones below for all the home sharpening tools you need to keep that blade singing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tojiro-leather-strop","title":"Tojiro Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eStop butchering your blade with that steel rod and start using a strop. You'll have better control of your angles because the piece lays flat on a surface, allowing you control the knife with two hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSimply draw the knife backwards (never push forward) against the leather and refine your edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStrops make a sharp knife even sharper, but a dull knife is best worked on a stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590323855575,"sku":"F461","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/tojiro-leather-strop-701909.png?v=1740124797"},{"product_id":"suehiro-1000-6000-grit-sharpening-stone","title":"Suehiro 1000-6000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e1000\/6000 grit combination water stone with silicone base to reduce slippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuehiro is a trusted brand from Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 183mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 62mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness: 26mm (13mm + 13mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone + Base weight: 674g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed side is 1000 grit (coarse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-white side is 6000 grit (fine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded nagura stone used to create slurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions: Soak stone until saturated (until water will pools on stone). Rub blade on stone at desired angle as necessary. See our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Evaluating a knife sharpness\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Qf27pdX73tQ?si=sghdDwkQmUYKZ4Bc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e about evaluating a blade's sharpness. We advise evaluating sharpness frequently between strokes. This helps the sharpener determine how many strokes are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45590399156439,"sku":"EKN183-B","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/suehiro-10006000-grit-sharpening-stone-235897.png?v=1740207741"},{"product_id":"aburatsubo-blade-oil-applicator","title":"Aburatsubo Blade Oil Applicator","description":"\u003cp\u003eAburatsu blade oil applicators can be used to apply camellia oil to a blade. The wick comes pre-oiled and can be refilled. Camellia oil not included, but if you purchase in our store we may be able to fill it for you \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aburatsubo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46036515684567,"sku":"ABU","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/aburatsubo-blade-oil-applicator-712735.png?v=1739876024"},{"product_id":"tojiro-whetstone-for-professional-use-fine-grit-4000-with-base","title":"Tojiro Whetstone For Professional Use Fine Grit 4000 With Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eRyan Swanson's favorite stone. This is our go-to stone for finish sharpening at District Cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#4000 for finer finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommendable for professional frequent sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with the base with non-slip rubber feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of Fused Alumina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e265×80×40 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 880g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46237788635351,"sku":"F-454","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/background-editor_output_7382bac6-5582-40ab-9c39-9feda9738731.png?v=1744122750"},{"product_id":"swanson-pro-style-radius-platen","title":"Swanson Pro Style Radius Platen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNamed after District Cutlery co-founder and lead sharpener Ryan Swanson, our radius platen is a hybrid design made to fit on most 2\"x42\" belt grinder platens. The bottom half replicates a 36\" grinding wheel to dial in those crisp shinogis, while the top is flat for blending Western style knives after thinning.   This shape is best for those who sharpen with the grinder running vertical.  For those running horizonatal, consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-prostyle-reverse-hybrid-radius-platen\" title=\"Swanson PRoStyle Reverse Hybrid Radius Platen\"\u003ereverse hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-prostyle-full-radius-platen\" title=\"Swanson ProStyle Radius Platen\"\u003efull radius\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYour Swanson Pro-Style platen will arrive pre-installed with 1\/8\" high density foam and graphite tape, just as we do at the shop. These are easy to replace when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInternal magnets help keep the platen firmly in place on your existing platen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you're looking to really improve your thinning and sharpening skills, this platen will up your game to the next level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e***PLEASE MEASURE YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE PURCHASING***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEach platen measures approximately 2\" wide by 7\" long. The attached clip can fit onto any support less than 4mm in thickness. This combination fits and is primarily designed for, most 2\" x 42\" grinders, though we cannot guarantee it will for your 1\" x 30\", 2\" x 42\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-pro-style-2-x-42-radius-platen-for-grizzly-t32459z\"\u003eClick here if you're looking for our platen made specifically for the Grizzly 2\" x 42\" T32459Z Knife making belt sander.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"District Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":46409553838295,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blueberry Pop","offer_id":46409553871063,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":46409553903831,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/OG.png?v=1782332907"},{"product_id":"12-lamson-leather-paddle-strop","title":"12\" Lamson Leather Paddle Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eStop butchering your blade with that steel rod and start using a strop. You'll have better control of your angles because the piece lays flat on a surface, allowing you control the knife with two hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply draw the knife backwards (never push forward) against the leather and refine your edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrops make a sharp knife even sharper, but a dull knife is best worked on a stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause razor-sharp isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. This 12″ Leather Strop transforms your dull blades into precision instruments, bringing back that effortless glide through every tomato, every roast, every delicate herb. Stop settling for knives that tear instead of slice. With just a few daily strokes, you’ll rediscover what your blades were meant to do—and wonder how you ever cooked without it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLamson’s 12″ Paddle Style Leather Strop is ideal for honing the edges of your knives and scissors or shears and keeping them sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll blades dull over time. Use this strop daily and cut back dramatically on the number of times you need to use a honing steel or send your knives out for sharpening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a leather lanyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12″ long x 1.75″ wide x 0.5″ thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use your Strop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing light pressure, stroke the blade away from you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo this about 15-20 times on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lamson Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47685557649623,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5e80580d-0575-4afb-ab66-03e639d408c9.png?v=1762722653"},{"product_id":"tojiro-1000-3000-grit-whetstone-sharpening-stone","title":"Tojiro 1000\/3000 Grit Whetstone Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e1000\/3000 grit combination water stone with silicone base to reduce slippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTojiro is a trusted brand from Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 183mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 62mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness: 26mm (13mm + 13mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone + Base weight: 674g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed side is 1000 grit (coarse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown side is 3000 grit (fine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions: Soak stone until saturated (until water will pools on stone). Rub blade on stone at desired angle as necessary. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Qf27pdX73tQ?si=sghdDwkQmUYKZ4Bc\" title=\"Evaluating a knife sharpness\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e about evaluating a blade's sharpness. We advise evaluating sharpness frequently between strokes. This helps the sharpener determine how many strokes are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47713620033751,"sku":"F-433","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_663df849-dde8-4838-ae5a-05cf39e14c85.png?v=1763485811"},{"product_id":"suihei-kun-leveling-stone-220","title":"Suihei Kun Leveling Stone 220","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuihei-Kun 220 grit flattening stone. Use to level surface of finer stones. Saturate with water and rub stones together until finer stone is true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm x 65mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e593g (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48583244579031,"sku":"STNSK220","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/5D13E331-3557-40F9-BF37-D4D16BED881E.png?v=1778164653"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-combo-stone-1000-6000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool Combo Stone 1000\/6000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48583248314583,"sku":"CCWJTSTN1k6k","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/EB871C88-AC04-4FBB-93CE-D9B01E735AB6.png?v=1778278849"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-8000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool 8000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592994664663,"sku":"CCWJTSTN8K","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/FC419487-A3E5-4FB1-92B1-FCE71D6E02CE.png?v=1778279530"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-combo-stone-1000-4000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool Combo Stone 1000 4000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm x 65mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592999645399,"sku":"CCWJTSTN1k4k","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/5AC3CD36-A7CF-4004-BCFA-08443A7BC701.png?v=1778280045"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-6000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool 6000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48593003348183,"sku":"CCWJTSTN6K","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/E78FC35D-4881-4086-89B9-B9AE2EB17FE6.png?v=1778280398"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-4000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool 4000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48593004921047,"sku":"CCWJTSTN4K","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/891C708D-C9EA-40D9-BC63-EE0E6D3378C5.png?v=1778280674"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-1000-grit-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool 1000 Grit Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM combo stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48593009574103,"sku":"CCWJTSTN1K","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/E5F4E9D0-849E-486B-B989-C941AA61F788.png?v=1778280993"},{"product_id":"atoma-diamond-levelling-plate-140","title":"Atoma Diamond Levelling Plate 140","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuihei-Kun 220 grit flattening stone. Use to level surface of finer stones. Saturate with water and rub stones together until finer stone is true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm x 65mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e593g (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48595600048343,"sku":"ATMA140","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/DAE0428D-53CC-43BE-A5E8-935802CF723B.png?v=1778366704"},{"product_id":"swanson-prostyle-full-radius-platen","title":"Swanson Prostyle Full Radius Platen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNamed after District Cutlery co-founder and lead sharpener Ryan Swanson, our radius platen has a 36\" radius made to replicate the large sharpening wheels they use in Japan.  When you can't fit a giant wheel in your shop, our platens are the answer.  Guaranteed to help dial in your reginds when thinning customers knives as a pro sharpener or grinding your own knives as a knifemaker.   If you are looking for for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-pro-style-radius-platen\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Swanson ProStyle Hybrid Radius Platen\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOriginal Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-prostyle-reverse-hybrid-radius-platen\" title=\"Swanson ProStyle Reverse Hybrind Radius Platen\"\u003eReverse Hybrid \u003c\/a\u003eclick the links. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYour Swanson Pro-Style platen will arrive pre-installed with 1\/8\" high density foam and graphite tape, just as we do at the shop. These are easy to replace when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInternal magnets help keep the platen firmly in place.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you're looking to really improve your thinning and sharpening skills, this platen will up your game to the next level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e***PLEASE MEASURE YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE PURCHASING***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEach platen measures approximately 2\" wide by 7\" long. The attached clip can fit onto any support less than 4mm in thickness. This combination fits and is primarily designed for, most 2\" x 42\" grinders, though we cannot guarantee it will for your 1\" x 30\", 2\" x 42\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-pro-style-2-x-42-radius-platen-for-grizzly-t32459z\"\u003eClick here if you're looking for our platen made specifically for the Grizzly 2\" x 42\" T32459Z Knife making belt sander.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"District Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810409459927,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/Full_Curve.png?v=1782333713"},{"product_id":"swanson-prostyle-reverse-hybrid-radius-platen","title":"Swanson Prostyle Reverse Hybrid Radius Platen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNamed after District Cutlery co-founder and lead sharpener, Ryan Swanson, our radius platen is a hybrid design made to fit on most 2\"x42\" belt grinder platens. The top half replicates a 36\" grinding wheel to dial in those crisp shinogis, while the bottom is flat for blending Western style knives after thinning.   This shape is best for those who sharpen with the grinder running horizontal.  For those running vertical, consider the \u003ca title=\"Swanson ProStyle Hybrid Platen\" href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-pro-style-radius-platen\"\u003eoriginal hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swanson ProStyle Full Radius Platen\" href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-prostyle-full-radius-platen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull radius.  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYour Swanson Pro-Style platen will arrive pre-installed with 1\/8\" high density foam and graphite tape, just as we do at the shop. These are easy to replace when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInternal magnets help keep the platen firmly in place on your existing platen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you're looking to really improve your thinning and sharpening skills, this platen will up your game to the next level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e***PLEASE MEASURE YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE PURCHASING***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEach platen measures approximately 2\" wide by 7\" long. The attached clip can fit onto any support less than 4mm in thickness. This combination fits and is primarily designed for, most 2\" x 42\" grinders, though we cannot guarantee it will for your 1\" x 30\", 2\" x 42\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/products\/swanson-pro-style-2-x-42-radius-platen-for-grizzly-t32459z\"\u003eClick here if you're looking for our platen made specifically for the Grizzly 2\" x 42\" T32459Z Knife making belt sander.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"District Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810456842455,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/Reverse.png?v=1782334714"},{"product_id":"arato-kun-leveling-stone-220-grit","title":"Arato-kun Leveling Stone 220 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eArato-Kun 220 grit flattening stone. 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Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734837428439,"sku":"CCWJTSTN12","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/309BAB2E-5CAA-400A-9F65-193D2E2BBB9E.png?v=1792017676"},{"product_id":"chop-chop-west-japan-tool-10000-whetstone","title":"[CHOP CHOP] West Japan Tool 10000 Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eChop Chop branded West Japan Tool OEM 10000 grit finishing stone. Saturate with water and rub knife repeatedly across the entire edge until sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1Kg (box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734838640855,"sku":"CCWJTSTN10K","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/1654BB6D-6E4E-43F4-BAF3-ECCFF4C9DE84.png?v=1792017444"},{"product_id":"miyagoshi-turugi-sharpening-stone-400-grit","title":"Miyagoshi Turugi Sharpening Stone 400 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium sized stone made in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm x 75mm x 205mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(box included)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Japan Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734941106391,"sku":"STNTRG400","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/files\/7DE356DC-C924-4D53-9045-A7BA4B48D45C.png?v=1792016438"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0756\/7063\/collections\/sharpening-accessories-307653.jpg?v=1742227324","url":"https:\/\/districtcutlery.com\/collections\/sharpening-accessories.oembed?page=2","provider":"District Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}