{"title":"Fine Grit Sharpening Stones","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Stones mark the crossover from sharpening to polishing. These stones are excellent stepping stones when you’re taking your knife up to the super fine grits. Some people finish their Japanese knives on fine stones because they give you crazy long term edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-5000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 5000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you are looking to take a knife and turn it into a high-powered cutting laser, you should consider this stone. Unfortunately, lightsabers aren’t real but this will make a piece of steel feel as sharp. Used near the end of your sharpening routine, this stone will polish your edge to a near-razor state. Ripe tomatoes, you have been warned!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWill need a Progression from a medium grit stone but leaves a good standard of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot great for knife thinning, but possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eProbably the best touch up or polishing stone for Japanese stainless steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks really well for any stainless steel 63 HRC or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875700932,"sku":"NAP-350","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NANIWAPROFESSIONALSTONE5000.jpg?v=1671051603"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-3000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 3000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is where most honing starts. If your blade pulls but still cuts, this range is about as rough as you should need to go. It grinds steel well, but is far less aggressive than a rougher stone such as 1,000. As a result, the stone does the job without grinding excess steel and shortening the life of your blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWill need a Progression from a medium grit stone but leaves a good standard of sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot great for knife thinning, but possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eProbably the best touch up or polishing stone for Japanese stainless steels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks really well for any stainless steel 63 HRC or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875702724,"sku":"NAP-330","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-3000.jpg?v=1714667882"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-8000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 8000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis stone is mostly an intermediate step, as jumping straight from 5,000 to 12,000 won’t produce good results. Similar to how using progressive grits of sandpaper requires less labour to produce a good polish, 8,000 grit buffs out scratches from rougher stones, and makes finishing your blade on finer stones an absolute breeze. If your blade is in good shape, this is a good stone to start with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa Specialty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":5875703556,"sku":"S1-480","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/super-stone-8000-13b0dc54-86aa-4269-a481-9275a66d87a0_853a925d-e02a-4c60-b2b6-103efdbc1ac3.jpg?v=1652172418"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-5000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 5000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is where most honing starts. If your blade pulls but still cuts, this range is about as rough as you should need to go.  It grinds steel well, but is far less aggressive than a rougher stone such as 1,000. As a result, the stone does the job without grinding excess steel and shortening the life of your blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa Specialty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":5875704068,"sku":"S1-450","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/super-stone-5000-3dabdf9d-5966-48b3-97c6-85b06af05658_fdd964e6-3efa-4eaa-ba8e-02e1ed4a9b43.jpg?v=1624199416"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-10000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 10000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is the stone that will give you true shaving nirvana. An edge properly honed to this grit will sing through the hair, leaving only glory in its wake. The stone is incredibly hard and hones quite slowly, so it is usually best to start on a rougher stone. Some folks will mostly use a finishing stone only, and tune their edge up more regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaniwa Specialty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Usage Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplash and go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":5875704964,"sku":"S1-490","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/super-stone-10000-ea56ca24-fe4e-4ab3-ba4a-86cbd92d2fa4_d3a599d0-0954-45e2-a3f0-e484c501d114.jpg?v=1624199411"},{"product_id":"naniwa-specialty-stone-3000-210x70x10mm","title":"Naniwa Advance\/Super Stone 3000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is where most honing starts. If your blade pulls but still cuts, this range is about as rough as you should need to go.  It grinds steel well, but is far less aggressive than a rougher stone such as 1,000. As a result, the stone does the job without grinding excess steel and shortening the life of your blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":5875705156,"sku":"S1-430","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/naniwa-super-stone-3000.jpg?v=1671647212"},{"product_id":"imanishi-arashiyama-stone-6000","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf it long term edge retention you’re after, this Arashiyama 6000 grit is a perfect stone to finish your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/the-non-nerds-guide-to-japanese-knife-steel\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives. This stone doubles as a “stepping stone” if you plan to take your knives up to 8000, 10,000, or 12,000 grit. Once you put steel to stone it's easy to see why the Arashiyama 6000 has a great reputation among professional sharpeners in Japan. This stone requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-nagura-stone-600-grit-65x47x32mm-1\"\u003eNagura\u003c\/a\u003e stone to maintain its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for putting a strong working edge on your Japanese knife made from Shirogami or Aogami steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoft stone, very easy to use for core polishing and contrasting. Excellent for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\"\u003eknife thinning\u003c\/a\u003e on wide bevel knives \/ Knives with pronounced \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKireha.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sharpening \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003especiality tools as well as your Japanese Kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are looking to go up to a higher grit stone, this is a great midway point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak very briefly before use, excellent for Japanese carbon steels. Quite a soft stone, be wary of your angle to avoid gouging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14602195844,"sku":"IMARSH6000","price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NOKR4776_8271a27e-5979-4116-9628-94000009b6ce.jpg?v=1671051897"},{"product_id":"knifewear-4000-grit-stone","title":"Knifewear 4000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fast hard Waterstone that leaves a silky edge. Not many 4000 grit stones will raise a burr but this one does, it’s a race car of a stone. With this stone, you start striking the sharp potential of your Japanese knife and make your European knives smooooth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Fine polishing stone probably needs a progression from a medium stone or a somewhat sharp edge to start. Great for All purpose knives.\"}'\u003eFine polishing stone probably needs a progression from a medium stone or a somewhat sharp edge to start. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExcellent for daily\/weekly touch-ups for all-purpose knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Great for beginners looking to start and new edge on their very dull knife\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eA shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, a quality stone that won't break the bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41693114990766,"sku":"NAKW4000","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-4000.jpg?v=1670959475"},{"product_id":"knifewear-stone-8000-grit-210x70x20mm","title":"Knifewear 8000 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first Naniwa Waterstone Kevin bought and it changed everything. After using this stone for the first full day he claims to have smashed his American made 4000\/8000 combination stone in the back lane out of frustration. He claims it was this Norton Waterstone that held him back and stopped him from getting the sharpening results he wanted. 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