{"title":"Naniwa","description":"\u003cp\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","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-1000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 1000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grit is great for starting a somewhat sharp edge and refining rougher edges. The texture is rough enough to cut steel quickly but smooth enough to give a shaving edge that can easily be polished on finer stones. A 1000 grit stone is an essential stone for any knife sharpener - and the Naniwa Professional series, is one of the best available. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for touching up western and hard-working Japanese knives that you want a stronger edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the ideal stone for knife thinning, the 1000 grit is a little hard, but possible to get a very nice finish with a bit of practice. To achieve a nice Kasumi finish the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm\"\u003eKnifewear 1000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you believe in \"Buy it once\", this is the stone for you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5875701572,"sku":"NAP-310","price":109.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-chosera-1000.jpg?v=1709834707"},{"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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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":"naniwa-professional-stone-400-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 400 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional 400 grit stone is hardcore. It eats up steel so fast that it makes serious repairs \u0026amp; bevel-setting a dream. \u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife thinning you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eWorks great for touch-ups on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\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 Professional\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Naniwa - \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 of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5876029572,"sku":"NAP-304","price":89.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-400.jpg?v=1714667867"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-1000-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 1000 Grit T-210","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5876383556,"sku":"NAT-210","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/7be14e918f731e0a75200099890c7699.png?v=1541802157"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-220-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 220 Grit T-901","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grit is the perfect place to start your edge and develop a burr. It's an excellent stone for basic thinning jobs and even small repairs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33733142351,"sku":"NAT-901","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/901_1.jpg?v=1759450930"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-800-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 800 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional 800 grit stone is the ultimate for flattening out your bevel after thinning it on a softer stone, and for finishing butchery knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and anything that needs a toothy, strong edge.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options.\u003cbr\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\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife polishing you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eWorks great for final edges on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\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 of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34054463631,"sku":"NAP-308","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-800.jpg?v=1714667877"},{"product_id":"naniwa-traditional-stone-2000-blue-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Traditional Stone 2000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a silkier edge for their Western style knives, The Naniwa 2000 grit makes an excellent finishing stone. If you’re sharpening Japanese knives, this stone will reduce your sharpening time on finer grit stones. Moreover, it is a great “tuning” stone. If you’re knife isn’t really dull but you want to give it a sharper, silkier edge the 2000 is the perfect stone to start on. DO NOT soak this stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis stone only requires a splash of water while sharpening. Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot following these directions can result in damaging your stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210x70x20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa-traditional-stones\"\u003eNaniwa Traditional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion\" class=\"ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-accordion-header-collapsed ui-corner-all ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-1\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-circle-arrow-e\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38222936399,"sku":"NAT-420","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Naniwa-traditional-2000.jpg?v=1727720879"},{"product_id":"naniwa-gs-stone-150-180-green-lobster-205x50x25mm","title":"Naniwa Green Lobster Stone 220 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect grinding stone, got a chip? Or need to thin out your knife? This stone will get the job done fast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease soak for 20-30 minutes before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205x50x25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42344491535,"sku":"GSNA150\/180","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Naniwa-green-lobster-stone.jpg?v=1761581746"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-stone-600-210x70x20mm","title":"Naniwa Chocera Pro Stone 600 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Naniwa Professional Chosera Stone 600 Grit is a slightly finer version of the 400 grit stone. 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I have no explanation for this and it haunts me\" he is a weird dude. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. 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Stones wear with use, and once your stone is dished up like a skateboard ramp you can't sharpen any more. It's much easier to keep your stones flat on a regular basis, than to spend a few hours making them flat. We use a truing stone on our other stones every few knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knifewear Truing Stone is perfect for most people, we have used this truing stone for over 13 years with amazing results. It's the one our staff reach for most often. The producer has strict quality controls that guarantee each truing stone is within 0.06mm of true, making them perfect for any casual knife-sharpener. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this stone is not perfectly flat. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis will work fine for frequent flattening, but if you are looking for something perfectly flat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/truing-stones-and-diamond-plates\"\u003ewe have other options here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1plZtOFPuCE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"465\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories to accompany our knives, items that we're so proud of we put our name on them. 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Some folks will mostly use a 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\u003e12000\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. 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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\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37406661083310,"sku":"NWIU-1100","price":47.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_7975.jpg?v=1670959994"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-stone-400-grit-dr-7504","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone 400 Grit DR-7504","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Diamond stones are the ultimate sharpening nerd stones. This super hard diamond stone stays flat for ages and grinds steel quite fast, so it's good for sharpening super tough abrasion-resistant steels, removing flat spots on primary bevels, and fixing the backs of single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone eats steel like a dream, so it's perfect for resetting, flattening, or altering bevels without leaving deep scratches. It also excels at starting edges on super hard knives. \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-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife thinning you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eWorks great for touch-ups on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e400\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210x75x16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/naniwa\"\u003eNaniwa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaniwa Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"","offer_id":42249780691118,"sku":"DR-7504","price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-diamond-400-grit.jpg?v=1709834688"},{"product_id":"naniwa-diamond-stone-1000-grit-dr-7510","title":"Naniwa Diamond Pro Stone 1000 Grit DR-7510","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Diamond stones are the ultimate sharpening nerd stones. This super hard diamond stone stays flat for ages and grinds steel quite fast, so it's good for sharpening super tough abrasion-resistant steels, removing flat spots on primary bevels, and fixing the backs of single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grit is excellent for starting somewhat sharp edges, refining rough edges, and polishing scratched steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for touching up western and hard-working Japanese knives that you want a stronger edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the ideal stone knife thinning, the 1000 grit is a little hard, but possible to get a very nice finish with a bit of practice. To achieve a nice Kasumi finish the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-stone-1000-grit-210x70x20mm\"\u003eKnifewear 1000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you believe in \"Buy it once\", this is the stone for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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":"","offer_id":42249781215406,"sku":"DR-7510","price":255.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/naniwa-diamond-1000.jpg?v=1667504876"},{"product_id":"naniwa-pocket-pro-stone-400-grit","title":"Naniwa Pocket Pro Stone 400 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Pocket Stones are perfect for sharpening on the go! Throw it in a pocket or pack for quick tuneups on your next hunting or camping trips. They also excel at sharpening larger blades when handheld stones are a must, such as lawnmower blades and axes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional 400 grit stone is hardcore. It eats up steel so fast that it makes serious repairs \u0026amp; bevel-setting a dream.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options.\u003cbr\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\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife thinning you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eWorks great for touch-ups on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e135x45x15mm\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 Professional\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\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 of 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":46505395224750,"sku":"PS-304","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Naniwa-pocket-pro-stone-400-grit.jpg?v=1758572933"},{"product_id":"naniwa-pocket-pro-stone-800-grit","title":"Naniwa Pocket Pro Stone 800 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNaniwa Pocket Stones are perfect for sharpening on the go! Throw it in a pocket or pack for quick tuneups on your next hunting or camping trips. They also excel at sharpening larger blades when handheld stones are a must, such as lawnmower blades and axes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional 800 grit stone is the ultimate for flattening out your bevel after thinning it on a softer stone, and for finishing butchery knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, and anything that needs a toothy, strong edge.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNaniwa Professional stones are harder than most, so they stay flat better and last much longer than cheaper options.\u003cbr\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\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eCuts steel quickly and no soaking is required, just splash and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eSets a good flat foundation for any knife polishing you are doing and takes out deep stratches very quickly, priming your knife for finer stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eWorks great for final edges on rugged outdoor knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardness, it is by far the longest-lasting low grit stone available and will need much less truing than other low grit stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, always flatten your stone with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135x45x15mm\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 Professional\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. 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