{"title":"Sharpening \u0026 Maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegular tool sharpening and cleaning is crucial for maintaining and enhancing tool performance. And proper maintenance helps extend the lifespan of tools by reducing wear and tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's diamond files or wet and dry stones for sharpening your tools, a cleaning agent to help remove sap and resin from your tools, Camellia Oil to help protect your tools, or just a handy little knife sharpening guide, we have an option and solution for you that will help you to look after and maintain your beloved tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more about looking after your tools including how to sharpen and clean them, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Silky Store FAQS\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"file-feather-edge","title":"FILE - Feather Edge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 100mm long \u003cstrong\u003eSILKY FEATHER EDGE FILE\u003c\/strong\u003e has been especially designed to sharpen the very fine teeth of Japanese handsaws. However, not all Japanese handsaws can be sharpened so make sure you speak to your stockist before you begin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Silky Saws have \u003ca title=\"Silky Saws Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/blogs\/more-about-silky\/how-to-sharpen-blades\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eImpulse-Hardened Teeth\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which means the teeth of the blades are heated instantly and hardened. This hardness makes them very difficult to actually sharpen. Looking at the specs of each Silky Saws shows you which ones are not Impulse-Hardened and therefore sharpenable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/Silky_Feather_Edge_File_User_Guide_92cd99a0-6cf8-437b-87df-fa0ee4894f72.pdf?v=1779830525\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Silky Feather Edge File User Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e and check out the attached guide to see if your Silky Saw is sharpenable, and what's the best process to follow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silky","offers":[{"title":"File (# 950-66)","offer_id":21153443577915,"sku":"950-66","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/FeatherEdgeFilewebsite_5ef5c4a1-208d-4dc2-8b16-a27ef96f51dc.jpg?v=1750026679"},{"product_id":"file-castellari-acciano","title":"FILE - Acciano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI ACCIANO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handy tool sharpener the same size as a pen and has a lovely thin sharpening edge. It is perfect for giving all your gardening tools a good old touch up, as well as those blunt scissors in the kitchen. Secateurs, loppers, pruning saws and even the blades of hand tools come up sharp after a few swipes across this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for the sharpening of your tools as they restore the cutting edge without wearing it down and therefore making the blade last longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"(# C 805)","offer_id":21156258218043,"sku":"C 805","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/C805_Castellari_Acciano_File_Website.jpg?v=1750026679"},{"product_id":"sharpening-stone-castellari","title":"SHARPENING STONE - Dry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASTELLARI SHARPENING STONE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a course grit dry stone which can be used for sharpening your garden tools such as secateurs, snips, hedge shears and loppers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sharpener is made from Corundum Stone, which is an exceptionally hard and tough material. It is the third hardest mineral, after Diamond and Moissanite (a naturally occurring mineral also known as silicon carbide). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo use the dry stone, hold it along the cutting edge of your blade and grind along the bevel about 5 - 10 times. Turn your blade over and grind 3 - 5 times lightly taking off the burr (any filings that may have appeared due to sharpening the cutting edge).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellari","offers":[{"title":"Sharpening Stone Dry (# C806)","offer_id":21156283646011,"sku":"C 806","price":13.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/C806_Castellari_Sharpening_Stone.jpg?v=1750026677"},{"product_id":"sharpening-stone-okatsune","title":"SHARPENING STONE - Wet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOKATSUNE SHARPENING STONE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 600 grit wet stone, designed for your standard garden tools such as secateurs, snips, hedge shears and loppers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo use the wet stone, first soak it in water which will give you a better result. Hold the stone along the cutting edge of your blade and grind along the bevel about 10 - 20 times. Turn your blade over and grind 5 - 10 times lightly taking off the burr (any filings that may have appeared due to sharpening the cutting edge).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okatsune","offers":[{"title":"Sharpening Stone Wet (# O412)","offer_id":21156293771323,"sku":"O 412","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/O_412_Okatsune_Sharpening_Stone.jpg?v=1750026677"},{"product_id":"camellia-oil-100ml","title":"CAMELLIA OIL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAMELLIA OIL\u003c\/strong\u003e is great for the protection of corrosion on your tools and blades. It is a versatile, light oil, from the seeds of the camellia tree and is acid free, is not volatile, and is not susceptible to resinification, making it the ideal oil to protect tools from rust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in 2 convenient sizes - a 100ml refill bottle and a 240ml atomizer spray bottle, this Camellia Oil is made from pure natural plant product, mixed with mineral oil, making it suitable for the preservation of hand tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky Store NZ also import a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silky-saws.co.nz\/collections\/chefs-knives\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure\" title=\"100% Kurobara Pure Camellia Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100% pure version of Camellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e, which is great for your skin and hair - and is also food safe for chef's knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/blogs\/news\" title=\"How to look after your hand tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here for more on tool maintenance.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurobara","offers":[{"title":"100ml Refill Bottle (# SE - 001)","offer_id":30249069871163,"sku":"SE - 001","price":14.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240ml Atomiser Bottle (# SE - 002)","offer_id":44276963770410,"sku":"SE - 002","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/SE001KurobaraCamelliaOil100ml-compressed.jpg?v=1750026623"},{"product_id":"camellia-oil-100-pure","title":"CAMELLIA OIL - 100% Pure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 72ml bottle of \u003cstrong\u003e100% PURE CAMELLIA OIL\u003c\/strong\u003e is made in Japan by Kurobara, and is cold pressed by a raw squeezing method of the wild harvested seeds of the Camellia tree flower. Cold pressing is a labour-intensive mechanical process that ensures the maximum possible amount of the oil's character and nutritional content is preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Pure Camellia Oil has been used in Japan for hundreds of years to protect skin and hair... and tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% pure camellia oil is an Emollient (something that softens skin and hair) and approximately 82% of its fatty acids are composed of Oleic Acid (Omega 9). Omega 9 is a remarkable transdermal carrier and is very effective in enhancing the skin's moisture retention ability. It is quickly absorbed and permeates deep into the lower layers of the skin, promoting cell growth and giving the skin support and flexibility. The other key components \u003c\/span\u003eof camellia oil include vitamin A, B, and E (tocotrienols), linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and lastly all three omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some reasons this 100% pure version of oil is so good...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCamellia oil is packed full of anti-oxidants and omega fatty acids to fight against the signs of aging. It is naturally rich in vitamin A, which helps to even out your skin tone. In Japan, many people also use camellia oil as a massage oil, which can be especially helpful for the prevention and treatment of sagging cheeks, wrinkles and maintaining elasticity and tone of the skin. The Japanese believe in prevention, not cure, so they use massage techniques regularly to maintain the health and vitality of their skin.Chef knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Acne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs camellia oil only has a comedogenic rating of 1, it's unlikely to cause acne or make acne prone skin worse. Its anti-inflammatory properties may help soothe inflammation caused by acne, including red and sore skin. Many people with acne have less linoleic acid in their skin. As this is a component of camellia oil, applying it can top up the levels of linoleic acid. And by doing so, acne is less likely to appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Body Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe antioxidant and fatty acid content of camellia oil makes it a nourishing overall body oil suitable to tend to our areas most vulnerable to become dry or flaky. This is one of the Japanese Camellia oil benefits: the power to boost the skins moisture levels of areas like the elbows, knees and heels. If you apply it as soon as stepping out of the shower when the body is still damp, water will get trapped between the oil and the skin for optimal hydration. Rub gently into the skin until it's absorbed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNail and Hand Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCamellia oil can be used on nails to strengthen and soften dry or brittle nails. Smooth, shiny and healthy-looking nails can be achieved by rubbing a couple of drops into the nails either with a cotton pad or with your hands. This is recommended to do after washing hands with lukewarm water. The hands can also be moisturized by camellia oil. People also often forget about the hands when it comes to looking after the skin, so they are often the first giveaway on someone's age. By giving yourself a hand massage with camellia oil every day, as well as feeling relaxed, you will have perfectly soft, smooth, youthful hands you can elegantly show off to the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Hair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommonly used as a hair treatment or leave in conditioner, camellia oil is deeply moisturising and nourishing for healthy, luscious locks. There is a reason why Japanese women are renowned for their shiny, sleek hair, and it's probably because of camellia oil. After washing, camellia oil is carefully rubbed into the ends of hair to offer nourishment with its anti-oxidant power, promoting repair for soft, smooth hair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% pure camellia oil is a food safe product and therefore is especially suited for the preservation and protection of kitchen knives. Chefs all over the world will rub 100% pure camellia along their knife blades after use to give that extra bit of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpr also import in a version of mixed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silky-saws.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100ml\" title=\"Kurobara Camellia Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamellia and Mineral Oil\u003c\/a\u003e which is suitable for the protection of your hand tools and blades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurobara","offers":[{"title":"100% Pure (# SE - 004)","offer_id":30249085173819,"sku":"SE - 004","price":43.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/Camellia-Oil_100_Pure.jpg?v=1750026622"},{"product_id":"knife-sharpening-guide","title":"KNIFE SHARPENING GUIDE","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality knives \u003cspan\u003eshould always be sharpened on stones, and if sharpened correctly you should have a consistent bevel along the length of the blade. Holding this bevel is the most important and difficult part of knife sharpening, and here's why the \u003cstrong\u003eTOGERU KNIFE SHARPENING GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e is so good. \u003c\/span\u003eThe sharpening guide is a clip that snaps on to the back of your knife so you can work at a constant angle (15°).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guide works with great success on knives from approx. 10cm to 20cm in length, but it can be used on longer knives if you move the guide along the blade (or use more than one guide). The clip is made of plastic so that it doesn't scratch the knife, and the part that runs along the sharpening stone is a very smooth hard ceramic material that won't wear easily or gouge a hollow in your stone. The Togeru Knife Sharpening Guide makes sharpening knives faster with less effort.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe careful not to cut yourself when sharpening your knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you are placing pressure during sharpening, keep your fingers away from the cutting edge of your knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce your knives are sharpened, keep them safe and oil your blades for extra protection. We recommend you use our food safe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure\" title=\"100% Pure Camellia Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100% Pure Camellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure\" title=\"Kurobara 100% Camellia Oil\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Togeru","offers":[{"title":"Togeru Knife Sharpening Guide (# SE006)","offer_id":30249122431035,"sku":"SE - 006","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/products\/togerusharpener.jpg?v=1750026621"},{"product_id":"yanipika-resin-sap-remover","title":"YANIPIKA RESIN\/SAP REMOVER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYANIPIKA RESIN\/SAP REMOVER\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for keeping your saw blades, secateurs, snips, scissors, and hedge shears clean and free of resin and sap build up. This build up contains moisture, which can lead to rust, and it's presence can prevent your tools working effectively and efficiently. Pruning saws can also be affected as sap builds up between the teeth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYanipika is an Alkaline cleaning agent designed to remove residue like resin and sap. It's combination of citrus extract oil, mineral water, surfactant (a surface agent that stirs up activity on the product you are cleaning to help remove it), and corrosion inhibitors (substances that reduce and slow down the risk of corrosion on metal) easily cleans up your tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply spray your tool blades 2 - 3 times and leave for 20 seconds. Then wipe dry with a cloth. We also recommend you then rub a small amount of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100ml\" title=\"Camellia Oil Tool Protector\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCAMELLIA OIL\u003c\/a\u003e over your blades for extra protection. And for extra tough jobs, leave the Yanipika resin\/sap remover on for approx. 60 seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in 3 convenient sizes - 100ml atomiser spray bottle and 300ml and 1lt spray bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/blogs\/news\" title=\"How to look after your hand tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here for more on tool maintenance.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/SDS_HCB-200_EN.pdf?v=1773371999\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Safety Data Sheet Yanipika Cleaner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet - Yanipika\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurobara","offers":[{"title":"Resin Sap Remover - 100ml (GYO9200)","offer_id":40550598541354,"sku":"GYO 9200","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resin Sap Remover - 300ml (GYO9201)","offer_id":44276925399082,"sku":"GYO 9201","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resin Sap Remover - 1lt (GYO9202)","offer_id":44398880194602,"sku":"GYO 9202","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/YanipikaSmallWebsite_7a96da91-985e-4d7d-82c5-93172229d376.jpg?v=1750026438"},{"product_id":"diamond-sharpening-file","title":"LOWE DIAMOND SHARPENING FILE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diamond file made by Lowe, designed for sharpening Lowe Cutters and any other small hand tool such as secateurs, snips, hedge shears and scissors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best results, run the file along the cutting edge of the blade 9 - 10 times on a slight angle to bring your edge back quickly and effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lowe","offers":[{"title":"Diamond Sharpening File (# LO0023)","offer_id":41872451633194,"sku":"LO 0023","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/LO0023DiamondFile.jpg?v=1750026398"},{"product_id":"camellia-oil-applicator-bottle","title":"CAMELLIA OIL APPLICATOR BOTTLE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATOR BOTTLE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fantastic little tool designed to easily, cleanly, and evenly apply Camellia Oil to your tool blades or kitchen knives. With just a quick swipe along your blade, the light coating of oil applied will assist in protecting your tools from the effects of rusting and corrosion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe applicator bottle is empty upon purchase, and you can get either of our Camellia tool oil refill bottles - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100ml\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100ml or 240ml\u003c\/a\u003e - to fill it when you're ready to use. \u003cspan\u003ePlease note; if you want to use the applicator bottle for your kitchen knives, you will need to purchase the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening\/products\/camellia-oil-100-pure\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"100% Pure Camellia Oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100% pure Camellia Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for this, as it is food safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silkystore.co.nz\/blogs\/news\" title=\"How to look after your hand tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here for more on tool maintenance.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurobara","offers":[{"title":"Applicator Bottle (# SE005)","offer_id":41882648281130,"sku":"SE - 005","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/files\/SE_005_Kurobara_Camellia_Oil_with_Applicator_Bottle-compressed.jpg?v=1750026394"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/9108\/3579\/collections\/Sharpening_Maintenance.webp?v=1776744653","url":"https:\/\/www.sharpr.co.nz\/collections\/sharpening.oembed","provider":"Sharpr - Tools For Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}