About JNS Japanese Natural Stones
I am Maksim Enevoldsen, and JNS is a one-man operation. I started sharpening and selling Japanese natural stones in 2008, and registered the company officially in 2011.
My journey into Japanese knives and stones began as a trained chef in Denmark, with education in Gastronomy. With over 10 years of experience working in various restaurants, I used a wide range of knives and sharpening stones. Over the years, I used many different Japanese knives and natural stones, and that is what led me to start JNS.
I have had the privilege of visiting and training with some of my favoured blacksmiths, including Shigefusa, Kato, and Wakui, and others. Through these experiences, I developed my own style of sharpening, which I share through my JNS Knives collection.
I also regularly visit wholesalers, miners, and mines in Kyoto to learn more about natural stones — how to identify, use, and appreciate their qualities. Many blacksmiths I work with incorporate these stones into their finishing process for knives and razors, often achieving better results compared to synthetic alternatives.
Over the years, I have sold and tested countless natural stones, many of which you can see in my JNS SOLD Archive.
My goal is to provide high-end Japanese knives and natural stones for knife and straight razor enthusiasts. I test all stones on premium Japanese kitchen knives, straight razors, Kamisori, and high-quality Japanese tools to make sure they are good.
All products on my website are personally selected and tested in my kitchen and workshop. I only sell items that I would use myself and keep in my collection.
If you want to see more of my work, I post regularly on YouTube and Instagram — videos on sharpening, new stones arriving, and knife work from the workshop.
Please note that as a one-man operation, there may be occasional delays in order processing and email responses. I am committed to replying promptly — if you don't hear back within a reasonable time, please resend your email. Sometimes messages can end up in spam folders or get lost among other emails. Alternatively, you can also reach me via WhatsApp and social media.
Thank you for visiting JNS Japanese Natural Stones. I look forward to serving you and sharing my passion for Japanese craftsmanship.