{"title":"Naniwa Abrasive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNaniwa is a Japanese company based in Osaka that specialises in the production of various sharpening stones and tools. The Super Stone and Professional Stone are among the best synthetic sharpening stones designed for sharpening high quality kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-400","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #400 [Super Stone series \/ S2-404]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis stone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged or totally blunt blades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa whetstone enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38975552969,"sku":"07044100209","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_400.jpeg?v=1502139504"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-1000","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #1000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-410]","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone with a grit of #1000 is used for general sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super* Sharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct technique we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade, the disadvantage, however, is that it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38984688841,"sku":"07044100211","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_1000.jpeg?v=1502139068"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-3000","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #3000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-430]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharpening stone with #3000 granulation is to be used for fine sharpening and removing the burr, or as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit. This stone will leave a slightly toothy edge, so it is suitable for knives that will primarily cut vegetables, and for butcher's knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa whetstone from the Super* series enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38984715977,"sku":"07044100391","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_3000.jpeg?v=1502139490"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-8000","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #8000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-480]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor removing the burr after sharpening, and to polish the blade. It will leave a very smooth, fine edge which works best with meat\/fish knives like gyuto, yanagiba, deba, sujihiki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Super* whetstone enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38985372233,"sku":"07044100682","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_8000_SS.jpeg?v=1561716635"},{"product_id":"naniwa-flattening-stone-whetstones","title":"Naniwa Flattening Stone for Whetstones Small - #220","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhetstones are worn unequally (depending on their use) and in time they become more and more hollow. Despite a good grinding technique a hollow stone is an inefficient tool, and in extreme cases can cause some damage to the blade of the knife. Flattening stone for whetstones does its job very well. After having it soaked in water we rub the whetstone against the flattening stone with circular movements until it becomes flat again. The granulation of #220 is suitable for #1000 to #12000 grit whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 170 × 55 × 30mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 500g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38985453577,"sku":"07043100163","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Flattening_Stone_for_Whetstones_-_220.jpeg?v=1502137164"},{"product_id":"naniwa-flattening-stone-for-whetstones-large-220","title":"Naniwa Flattening Stone for Whetstones (large) - #220","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhetstones are worn unequally (depending on their use) and in time they become more and more hollow. Despite a good grinding technique, a hollow stone is an inefficient tool, and in extreme cases can cause some damage to the blade of the knife. Flattening stone for whetstones does its job very well. After having it soaked in water we rub the whetstone against the flattening stone with circular movements until it becomes flat again. The granulation of #220 is suitable for #1000 to #12000 grit whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 300 × 150 × 20mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1640g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8103032127576,"sku":"07043100335","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Flattening_Stone_for_Whetstones_large_-_220.jpeg?v=1522914845"},{"product_id":"nagura-dressing-stone-naniwa","title":"Nagura - Dressing Stone by Naniwa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nagura is a small but \u003cstrong\u003eessential dressing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e for maintaining your whetstones and achieving optimal knife sharpness. On lower-grit stones (\u0026lt;1000), it creates a fine abrasive slurry that aids the sharpening process. On higher-grit stones, it cleans the surface and corrects minor hollows or imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, a whetstone’s surface can become loaded with swarf (tiny steel particles) and spent abrasive, which may glaze the stone and reduce cutting efficiency. Dressing the stone with a Nagura removes swarf, refreshes the surface, and restores full cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit: #600\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 65 x 47 x 32 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8241196302424,"sku":"07033900200","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Nagura_-_Dressing_Stone_07033000200.jpeg?v=1530716222"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-220","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #220 [Super Stone series \/ S2-402]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa #220 grit stone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged or totally blunt blades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa whetstone enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12214962683992,"sku":"07044100208","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_220_S-402.jpeg?v=1530866984"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-10000","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #10000 [Super Stone series \/ S1-490]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor removing the burr after sharpening, and to polish the blade. It will leave a very smooth, fine edge which works best with meat\/fish knives like gyuto, yanagiba, deba, sujihiki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa whetstone enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a splash-and-go stone, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is not necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12215019929688,"sku":"07043400334","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_10000_SP-490.jpeg?v=1530873066"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-12000-s1-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #12000 [Super Stone series \/ S1-491]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor removing the burr after sharpening, and to polish the blade. We recommend using this stone to give a final edge to shaving razors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa whetstone from the Super* series enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12215020814424,"sku":"07043400213","price":123.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_12000_SP-491.jpeg?v=1530873076"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-2000-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #2000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-420]","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone with a grit of #2000 can be used for general sharpening of thin \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-steel-knives\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, as a medium, in between stone for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stainless-steel-knives\"\u003estainless\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/powder-steel-knives\"\u003epowder steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, or as a final stone for softer steel knives (eg German knives).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpening stone (whetstone) from the Super* series of the Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct technique we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade, the disadvantage, however, is that it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31956754595928,"sku":"07043300869","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_2000_S-420_07043300869.jpg?v=1575972012"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-5000-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #5000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-450]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharpening stone #5000 grit is to be used for extra-fine sharpening and removing the burr, or use as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Super* whetstone enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31956822982744,"sku":"07043300870","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_5000_S2-450_07043300870.jpg?v=1575972524"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-220-traditional-stone-series-t-102","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #220 [Traditional Stone series \/ T-102]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa #220 grit stone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged or totally blunt blades, as well as for thinning the blade. It can also work as a substitute for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flattening-stones\"\u003eFlattening stone\u003c\/a\u003e. This stone is part of Naniwa's Traditional (their economy) line of sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The main difference between the Traditional and Sharpening\/Super Stone series is the soaking time - we soak the Traditional line stones in water for about 10 minutes before sharpening. All their other series are splash-and-go stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike most Naniwa stones, the manufacturer here opted for \u003cstrong\u003esilicon carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly because it is harder than aluminum oxide. Although the stone wears out faster, it gains an advantage when grinding harder blades (over 63 HRC) and is thus more effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Traditional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Standard stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32344191762520,"sku":"07043300590","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_220_Traditional__07043300590.jpg?v=1582104114"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-1000-traditional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #1000 [Traditional Stone series \/ T-210]","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone with a grit of #1000 is used for general sharpening. Suitable for Japanese and German kitchen knives, razors and carpentry tools. This stone can serve as a starting stone to achieve good sharpness even with medium quality knives, used for slicing meat, seafood and vegetables. Granulation stone #3000 is the recommended next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. The main difference between the Traditional* and Sharpening\/Super Stone series is the soaking time - we soak the Traditional line stones in water for about 10 minutes before sharpening. All their other series are splash-and-go stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct technique we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade, the disadvantage, however, is that it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Traditional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Standard stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32344199037016,"sku":"07043300215","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_1000_Traditional__07043300215.jpg?v=1582104903"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-6000-traditional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #6000 [Traditional Stone series \/ T-360]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Traditional* Sharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharpening stone #6000 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esuitable for Japanese and German kitchen knives, razors and carpentry tools. We use it for fine sharpening and removing the burr. For the next step we either recommend using the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-strops\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e to give the blade the final polish, or use the stone as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-360 is a splash-and-go stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Traditional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Standard stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32344218239064,"sku":"07043300336","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Naniwa_Sharpening_Stone_-_6000_Traditional__07043300336.jpg?v=1582105968"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-1000-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #1000 [Professional Stone series \/ P-310]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone with a grit of #1000 is used for general sharpening. Suitable for Japanese and German kitchen knives, razors and carpentry tools. This stone can serve as a starting stone to achieve good sharpness even with medium quality knives, used for slicing meat, seafood and vegetables. Granulation stone #3000 is the recommended next step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are more \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stones\u003c\/strong\u003e and normally only need to have their surfaces moistened slightly with water. If you do soak them, just briefly dip them in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Professional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Chocera Pro, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522084741208,"sku":"07043200218","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200218_ProfessionalStone1000.png?v=1606186009"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-3000-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #3000 [Professional Stone series \/ P-330]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone with a grit of #3000 is used for fine sharpening and removing the burr, or as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Professional stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522114461784,"sku":"07043200219","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200219_ProfessionalStone3000.png?v=1606186473"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-2000-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #2000 [Professional Stone series \/ P-320]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone with a grit of #2000 can be used for general sharpening of thin \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-steel-knives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, as a medium step for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stainless-steel-knives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estainless\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/powder-steel-knives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epowder steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, or as a final step for softer steel knives (eg German knives).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Professional stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522121932888,"sku":"07043200244","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200244_ProfessionalStone2000.png?v=1606186933"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-400-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #400 [Professional Stone series \/ P-304]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Professional \u003cspan\u003e#400 grit whetstone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged knives (eg, broken tip, chips or nicks in the blade), or for totally blunt blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Professional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Chocera Pro, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522127208536,"sku":"07043200835","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200835_ProfessionalStone400.png?v=1606187356"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-600-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #600 [Professional Stone series \/ P-306]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Professional \u003cspan\u003e#600 grit whetstone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged knives (eg, broken tip, chips or nicks in the blade), or for totally blunt blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Professional stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522137792600,"sku":"07043200871","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200871_ProfessionalStone600.png?v=1606187684"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-800-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #800 [Professional Stone series \/ P-308]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coarse stone used at the beginning of knife sharpening if the knife doesn't need any blade repair. With the grit of #800 we can achieve sharpness even with medium-quality knives, as the stone removes steel very quickly and efficiently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Professional stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522140282968,"sku":"07043200872","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200872_ProfessionalStone800.png?v=1606187951"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-5000-professional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #5000 [Professional Stone series \/ P-350]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening stone #5000 grit is to be used for extra-fine sharpening and removing the burr, or use as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit. Excellent finishing stone for burr removal and polishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Professional* Stone is the new high-tech line of \u003cspan\u003esharpening stones \u003c\/span\u003efrom Naniwa. It is the hardest Japanese sharpening stone, therefore,\u003cstrong\u003e wear is absolutely minimal\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003elifespan maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not only sharpen well, but also sharpens quickly. Experienced users can really feel a difference with these stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret that makes these high-quality whetstones different from other whetstones is that they are bonded with magnesium and not resin. They have greater density of finely graded abrasive particles per unit of surface area than resin-bonded stones. Being harder, they wear slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash and go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e and only needs to have its surface moistened slightly with water. If you do soak it, just briefly dip it in water for no more than\u003cstrong\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa \u003c\/span\u003eProfessional Stones require more care than your average stone. When you are done with sharpening, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Do not expose them to heat. Store the stones only after they are completely dry in a dry, dark place. They should NOT be left to soak in water for prolonged periods and must be stored dry. Ignoring this advice may result in hairline cracks developing in the stone or the bonding material leaching out of the stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Professional stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522142412888,"sku":"07043200873","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07043200873_ProfessionalStone5000.png?v=1606188026"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-12000-s2-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #12000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-491]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor removing the burr after sharpening, and to polish the blade. We recommend using this stone to give a final edge to shaving razors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa whetstone from the Super* line enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33522154635352,"sku":"070441001061","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/SuperStone12000_070441001061_2_30ad4922-5534-478a-8d7a-0ba16b9d6eb9.jpg?v=1678796472"},{"product_id":"naniwa-combination-stone-1000-3000-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Combination Stone - #1000\/#3000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-410\/430]","description":"\u003cp\u003e#1000\/#3000 grit combination whetstone is used for general knife sharpening to put a new edge on a blunt knife (#1000 grit), as well as for the fine sharpening, polishing and removing the burr (#3000 grit). This is the most common combination stone that is used for general sharpening for Japanese and non-Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#1000 grit is used for general sharpening of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-steel-knives\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knives, as an in-between stone for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stainless-steel-knives\"\u003estainless\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/powder-steel-knives\"\u003epowder steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knives, or as a final stone for softer steel knives (eg German knives). Sharpening stone with #3000 granulation is to be used for fine sharpening and removing the burr, or as a mid-step between #1000 and #8000 grit. This stone will leave a slightly toothy edge, so it is suitable for knives that will primarily cut vegetables, and for butcher's knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Super* Sharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whetstone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edoes not include\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a non-slip base stand. If you \u003c\/span\u003edon't\u003cspan\u003e have one, we recommend getting yourself a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/stone-holder\"\u003eStone Holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which will keep your stones from moving around. \u003c\/span\u003eIt will get on your nerves when the stone will move around your countertop during sharpening. \u003cspan\u003eAnd it's not the safest too. \u003c\/span\u003eWet kitchen towel can also work to put underneath the stone, but it will not keep your stone entirely fixed (and you'll end up with dirty kitchen towels).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33663741198424,"sku":"070438001060","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/NaniwaCombinationStone10003000_070438001060.jpg?v=1610560487"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-1500-traditional-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #1500 [Traditional Stone series \/ T-215]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sharpening all types of blades, we recommend using whetstones Naniwa which are intended for professional and home use and deliver quick and efficient sharpening results. Considering the quality of the stone, they are extremely well priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Japanese and German kitchen knives, razors and joinery tools. A stone with #1500 grit is used for fine sharpening of blades. We use this stone at the beginning of a sharpening process and we’ll achieve good sharpness even with knives of moderate quality that are great for cutting meat, seafood and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing harder, a stone from the Traditional line wears slowly and will take much longer to develop a hollow. There is no need to exert any force while sharpening. The main difference between the Traditional and Super Stone line is the soaking time: Traditional line stones should be soaked in water for roughly 10 minutes before sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the next sharpening step, we recommend a #3000 grit stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Traditional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Standard stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39606151544920,"sku":"07043300216","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/NaniwaTraditionalStone1500_07043300216.jpg?v=1631884504"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-10000-super-stone-series","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #10000 [Super Stone series \/ S2-490]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor removing the burr after sharpening, and to polish the blade. It will leave a very smooth, fine edge which works best with meat\/fish knives like gyuto, yanagiba, deba, sujihiki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa whetstone from the Super* series enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives. This is a splash-and-go stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Super stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Advanced stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39689461203032,"sku":"070435001159","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/NaniwaSharpeningStone-_10000_SuperStoneseries__070435001159.jpg?v=1635172312"},{"product_id":"naniwa-rust-eraser","title":"Naniwa Rust Eraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eGot rust? Not if you have the Naniwa rust eraser! Naniwa's Rust Eraser is a handy little rubber-like tool that you can use to remove rust from knives. It can also be used to remove rust and stains from pans, gas stoves and even skis and snowboards. A must if your knife roll carries \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-steel-knives\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply soft to medium pressure when sliding the Rust Eraser on top of the rusty part of your knife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe eraser may leave cleaning marks and minor scratches on the blade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 x 40 x 20\u003c\/span\u003e mm (2\u003cspan\u003e.0 x 1.6 x 0.8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39709247078488,"sku":"07034000201","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/07034000201_NaniwaRustEraser_gray.jpg?v=1636389651"},{"product_id":"naniwa-sharpening-stone-220-traditional-stone-series-t-901","title":"Naniwa Sharpening Stone - #220 [Traditional Stone series \/ T-901]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa #220 grit stone is used for coarse sharpening of damaged or totally blunt blades, as well as for thinning the blade. It can also work as a substitute for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flattening-stones\"\u003eFlattening stone\u003c\/a\u003e. This stone is part of Naniwa's Traditional (their economy) line of sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening stone (whetstone) from Japanese producer Naniwa enables fast and efficient sharpening of Japanese knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The stone is made of \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e and is considered to be one of the harder and rougher stones that hold their shape well and are slow to wear out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main difference between the Traditional and Sharpening\/Super Stone series is the soaking time - we soak the Traditional line stones in water for about 10 minutes before sharpening. All their other series are splash-and-go stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe advantage of sharpening with a whetstone is that by using the correct techniques, we can achieve a remarkable sharpness of the blade. However, it is necessary to learn the correct technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes the product name and its packaging - the Naniwa Traditional stone is the same stone as the Naniwa Standard stone, with the same composition and characteristics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153349067098,"sku":"070433001667","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NaniwaSharpeningStone-_220_TraditionalStoneseries_T-901.jpg?v=1696826015"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-pro-stone-1000","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone - #1000 [Diamond Stone Pro \/ DR-7510]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Diamond Pro stone with grit #1000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium diamond plate that is excellent for knife sharpening even when we are dealing with very hard steel and ceramics, for which regular whetstones prove ineffective or too slow. It is \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for all types of steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA diamond stone is a great alternative for anyone who likes to save time on sharpening, as it removes material very quickly (both from whetstones and when repairing\/sharpening knives), and works very well with all types of steel. One of the main arguments why a diamond sharpening stone works so well is that it is completely flat and does not wear\/dish when used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🚩 The Naniwa Diamond Pro stones \u003cstrong\u003eshould be wet when used\u003c\/strong\u003e! It is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash-and-go\u003c\/strong\u003e stone, meaning it \u003cstrong\u003edoes not need to be soaked \u003c\/strong\u003ebefore use. Only wet it and you are good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Diamond Pro stone series differs from other diamond stones you may be familiar with. Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have a resin-bound diamond matrix layer bonded to a metal plate. Whereas many other diamond stones have only a single thin layer of diamond abrasive, the Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have several abrasive layers that form an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1mm thick layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the stone to effectively \"shed\" worn layers, offering a fresh diamond grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Diamond Pro stones should be wet when used!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Naniwa Diamond Pro stone \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with an additional dressing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e for keeping the diamond layer clean and functional. The dressing stone should also be soaked before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor knife sharpening \u003c\/strong\u003e- place the diamond stone on a flat surface and make sure it won't move around (use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e for the most secure position). Proceed with the same movement\/sharpening technique as with whetstones to sharpen the blade (see our Knife Sharpening Guide for details). A lower granulation (#140 - #600 grit) is recommended for initial sharpening, followed by the #1000 grit diamond stone. The final result will still be quite rough, so we recommend finishing with a leather strop. 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As with all water stones, keep Naniwa Diamond Pro stones wet when sharpening but allow them to dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 45.0429%; height: 78.3808px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.6058%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eGrit:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.3942%; text-align: center; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e#1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.6058%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.3942%; text-align: center; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e210 x 75 x 17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.6058%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eStone series:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.3942%; text-align: center; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eDiamond Stone Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.6058%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.3942%; text-align: center; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eDR-7510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes product names and their packaging, so use the model specification for reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49254493094234,"sku":"070444001573","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NaniwaDiamondProStone-_1000_070444001573_1.jpg?v=1724406658"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-pro-stone-6000","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone - #6000 [Diamond Stone Pro \/ DR-7560]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Diamond Pro stone with grit #6000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium diamond plate of ultra fine grit that is excellent for knife sharpening even when we are dealing with very hard steel and ceramics, for which regular whetstones prove ineffective or too slow. It is \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for all types of steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA diamond stone is a great alternative for anyone who likes to save time on sharpening, as it removes material very quickly (both from whetstones and when repairing\/sharpening knives), and works very well with all types of steel. One of the main arguments why a diamond sharpening stone works so well is that it is completely flat and does not wear\/dish when used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🚩 \u003cstrong\u003eMust be wet when in use!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash-and-go\u003c\/strong\u003e stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and ... action! As with all water stones, keep Naniwa Diamond Pro stones wet when sharpening but allow them to dry between uses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Diamond Pro stone series differs from other diamond stones you may be familiar with. Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have a resin-bound diamond matrix layer bonded to a metal plate. Whereas many other diamond stones have only a single thin layer of diamond abrasive, the Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have several abrasive layers that form an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1mm thick layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the stone to effectively \"shed\" worn layers, offering a fresh diamond grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Naniwa Diamond Pro stone \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with an additional dressing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e for keeping the diamond layer clean and functional. The dressing stone should also be soaked before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor knife sharpening \u003c\/strong\u003e- place the diamond stone on a flat surface and make sure it won't move around (use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e for the most secure position). Proceed with the same movement\/sharpening technique as with whetstones to sharpen the blade (see our Knife Sharpening Guide for details). A lower granulation (#140 - #600 grit) is recommended for initial sharpening, followed by the #1000 grit diamond stone and then the ultra fine #6000 grit. We recommend finishing with a leather strop. Make sure to splash some water on the diamond stone before sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of diamond sharpening stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equickly removes material when repairing or changing the blade's geometry\u003cbr\u003equick sanding and straightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be used for sharpening very hard powder steels (ZDP-189, HAP-40, R2) and ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit retains its shape and does not wear\/dish with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower granulations (ex. #400 grit) are excellent for flattening whetstones and repairing damaged blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisadvantages of diamond sharpening stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor a really fine\/smooth edge and very precise sharpening, whetstones are generally a better choice - diamond stones are too rough, but the 6000 is an ultra fine grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot suitable for making \"kasumi (mirror) finish\" on the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes product names and their packaging, so use the model specification for reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49261358842202,"sku":"070444001574","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NaniwaDiamondProStone-_6000_070444001574_1.jpg?v=1724407153"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-pro-stone-400","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone - #400 [Diamond Stone Pro \/ DR-7504]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Diamond Pro stone with grit #400\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium diamond plate of lower granulation that is excellent for knife sharpening even when we are dealing with very hard steel and ceramics, for which regular whetstones prove ineffective or too slow. It is \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for all types of steel. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe low grit makes it especially suitable for repairing damaged blades and flattening other whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🚩 \u003cstrong\u003eMust be wet when in use!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash-and-go\u003c\/strong\u003e stone, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and ... action! As with all water stones, keep Naniwa Diamond Pro stones wet when sharpening but allow them to dry between uses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA diamond stone is a great alternative for anyone who likes to save time on sharpening, as it removes material very quickly (both from whetstones and when repairing\/sharpening knives), and works very well with all types of steel. One of the main arguments why a diamond sharpening stone works so well is that it is completely flat and does not wear\/dish when used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Diamond Pro stone series differs from other diamond stones you may be familiar with. Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have a resin-bound diamond matrix layer bonded to a metal plate. Whereas many other diamond stones have only a single thin layer of diamond abrasive, the Naniwa Diamond Pro stones have several abrasive layers that form an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1mm thick layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the stone to effectively \"shed\" worn layers, offering a fresh diamond grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Naniwa Diamond Pro stone \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with an additional dressing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e for keeping the diamond layer clean and functional. The dressing stone should be soaked before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #400 grit is suitable for resetting, flattening, or altering bevels without leaving deep scratches and also excels at starting edges on very hard knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sets a good flat foundation for knife thinning and removes deep stratches quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor stone flattening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- secure the whetstone that needs to be flattened with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/stone-holder\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/stone-holder\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Placing the diamond stone on top of the whetstone, use circular and up-and-down movements to begin flattening process. For better results, draw a grid on the whetstone with a ballpoint pen or a pencil (do not use markers, those can be absorbed into the surface of the stone). When the grid is no longer visible, the stone is flattened. Thoroughly rinse both stones to remove any excess material. Flattening whetstones to up to #5000 grit will get you good results by only using the Naniwa diamond stone, while for higher granulations we recommend finishing with the\u003cspan\u003e (included) dressing stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto get a smoother\/finer surface on the whetstone. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor knife repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- place the diamond stone on a flat surface and make sure it won't move around (use a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/sharpening-tools\/stone-holder\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the most secure position). Proceed with the same movement\/sharpening technique as with whetstones to fix a damaged blade (see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/learn\/beginners-guide-to-knife-sharpening\"\u003eKnife Sharpening Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for details).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor knife sharpening \u003c\/strong\u003e- place the diamond stone on a flat surface and make sure it won't move around (use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003estone holder\u003c\/a\u003e for the most secure position). Proceed with the same movement\/sharpening technique as with whetstones to sharpen the blade (see our Knife Sharpening Guide for details). A lower granulation (#140 - #600 grit) is recommended for initial sharpening, followed by a #1000 grit diamond stone and, if desired, even finer grits. The final result will still be quite rough, so we recommend finishing with a leather strop. Make sure to splash some water on the diamond stone before sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of diamond sharpening stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equickly removes material when repairing or changing the blade's geometry\u003cbr\u003equick sanding and straightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be used for sharpening very hard powder steels (ZDP-189, HAP-40, R2) and ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit retains its shape and does not wear\/dish with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower granulations (such as this #400 grit) are excellent for flattening whetstones and repairing damaged blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisadvantages of diamond sharpening stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor a really fine\/smooth edge and very precise sharpening, whetstones are a better choice - diamond stones are too rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot suitable for making \"kasumi (mirror) finish\" on the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esplash-and-go stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is not necessary to soak it before sharpening, just splash some water on the top side of the stone and ... action! As with all water stones, keep Naniwa Diamond Pro stones wet when sharpening but allow them to dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor easier sharpening, we recommend purchasing a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stone-holders\"\u003eStone Holder (Sink Bridge)\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure mess-free and a stable position of the stone during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sidenote: Due to market expansion, Naniwa often changes product names and their packaging, so use the model specification for reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49261508591962,"sku":"070444001572","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/NaniwaDiamondProStone-_400_070444001572_1.jpg?v=1724398133"}],"url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/naniwa-abrasive.oembed?page=2","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}