About us
hiomakivi.fi is an online store specializing in whetstones, high-quality knives, and related accessories. The site was born from a genuine need.In 2017, I noticed that even advanced home cooks could not find high-quality whetstones on the Finnish or even the European market. With a background in entrepreneurship, the idea of importing my own products felt natural.
I sought out the industry's best – both the highest quality and the most popular – products and built an online store around them. Over the years, I’ve tested hundreds of whetstones, and only the ones I truly trust have made it into the store’s selection. I don’t sell anything I wouldn’t personally use!
hiomakivi.fi exists to make it easier and more reliable for both home cooks and professionals to get high-quality tools into their kitchens. Thanks to the import and distribution channels I’ve built, it’s now possible to get products that were previously unavailable in Finland. The prices remain competitive compared to Central European online stores.
For me, sustainability means choosing quality when making purchasing decisions. I want to offer products that will last for decades. This way, I also hope to steer people away from throwaway culture and toward more responsible consumption. My dream is that in the future, everyone will know how to sharpen their own knives.
While hiomakivi.fi operates mainly online, you can also see and pick up products directly from our warehouse in Juvanmalmi, Espoo. The same space also houses a sharpening service. I keep the opening hours at the bottom of this page up to date.
The business behind hiomakivi.fi is Alvis Oy. It’s a small but passionate company – and I, Sami Pirkkanen, am behind it. I’m an outdoorsy, multi-skilled entrepreneur who values quality and customer service.
