Sharpening

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• Guide Clip
• Clip to the spine of your knife to maintain a consistent sharpening angle
• Consider applying masking tape to the knife to reduce potential risk of scratching.

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The Ikyu 1000 grit is definitely different from many other stones we stock. Due to it's unique production method and relatively secretive blend ratio, it feels coarser, cuts faster, and feels more like a natural stone compared to many other 1000 grits. 

It lays a fantastic base to progress to the Ikyu 3000, a blend of Mikawa Nagura and synthetic powder. It's extra thickness makes for a great value stone. These stones need to be soaked before use.

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This synthetic/natural powder (Mikawa Nagura) blend is a perfect finisher for most stainless steels (AUS8/10, VG10, Ginsan etc) and provides a very toothy yet refined everyday edge for carbon knives. Designed to be used after the 1000 grit Ikyu Shin Nagura.

These are soaking stones on the softer side which are best used with a slurry, so use a lapping plate or Nagura stone.   

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This synthetic/natural powder (Mikawa Nagura) blend is a perfect finisher for most carbon steels. Designed to be used after the 3000 grit Ikyu Shin Nagura.

These are soaking stones on the softer side which are best used with a slurry, so use a lapping plate or Nagura stone.   

About the Natsuya

The Amakusa is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting. 

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

About the Natsuya

The Amakusa is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting. 

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

About the Natsuya

The Binsui is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting. 

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

About the Natsuya

The Binsui is a natural whetstone that is used after lower grit stones, they form the base of a natural stone polish and are of a higher hardness.

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

• Coarse Whetstone (Used for bevel flattening, large chip repair, complete edge refurbishing)
  
• Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
• 880g

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This 500/1000/4000 kit is the perfect bundle to move more stubborn steels like SG2 or HAP40, or for minor chip repairs, as well as for keeping both carbon and stainless knives in top condition. A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

• Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
• 840g

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This 500/1000/4000/6000 kit is the perfect bundle to move more stubborn steels like SG2 or HAP40, or for minor chip repairs, as well as for taking carbon and stainless edges to a more refined 6000 finish. A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

• Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
• 840g

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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback. The Karasu are the special edition in this range, made from natural whetstone powder. They are one of the finest finishing stones available.  

• Finishing Whetstone for final polishing
  
• Medium Hardness, Excellent Tactile Feedback
• Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
• 780g

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• 500 Grit Nagura Stone
• Cleaning and flattening Yoshoku Whetstone

An excellent all round stone balancing cutting speed and wear rate delivering excellent value for money. Not as hard as Shapton Glass, comparable to the Kuromaku series. Splash and go, no need for soaking, ideal for beginners or intermediate sharpeners.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 10mm

Made In Japan

An excellent all round stone balancing cutting speed and wear rate delivering excellent value for money. Not as hard as Shapton Glass, comparable to the Kuromaku series. Splash and go, no need for soaking, ideal for beginners or intermediate sharpeners.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 10mm

Made In Japan

An excellent all round stone balancing cutting speed and wear rate delivering excellent value for money. Not as hard as Shapton Glass, comparable to the Kuromaku series. Splash and go, no need for soaking, ideal for beginners or intermediate sharpeners.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 10mm

Made In Japan

An excellent all round stone balancing cutting speed and wear rate delivering excellent value for money. Not as hard as Shapton Glass, comparable to the Kuromaku series. Splash and go, no need for soaking, ideal for beginners or intermediate sharpeners.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 10mm

Made In Japan

The Chocera are one of Naniwa's premium whetstone offerings. Similar to the Shapton Glass but with better feedback, albeit a slightly faster wear rate. A thick, firm, high-end stone perfect for all steel stypes and applications.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 20

Made In Japan

The Chocera are one of Naniwa's premium whetstone offerings. Similar to the Shapton Glass but with better feedback, albeit a slightly faster wear rate. A thick, firm, high-end stone perfect for all steel stypes and applications.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 20

Made In Japan

The Chocera are one of Naniwa's premium whetstone offerings. Similar to the Shapton Glass but with better feedback, albeit a slightly faster wear rate. A thick, firm, high-end stone perfect for all steel stypes and applications.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 20

Made In Japan

About the Ozuku

This stone is a very fine, hard finishing stone around ~10,000 grit. Simply splash and go, work up a slurry preferably with a Nagura stone, as this stone does not form a slurry quickly.

Named for the site of its origin, the Ozuku Japanese Natural Whetstone is a product of its homeland’s finest honing practices. Although the material used to produce these pieces comes from the same site, its depth means that there can be significant differences between individual stones. As a result, even though most of these stones fall within 8,000 to 12,000 grit, the actual grit size must be discovered through actual usage. Customers should bear in mind that these pieces are meant to be used along with nagura stones, which are rubbed atop their wet surfaces to produce an abrasive slurry.

Ozuku are mined in Kyoto Japan, one of the Higashi-mono, referring to a collection of five quarries famous since ancient times for their sharpening stones. Stones from Ozuku are renowned for their fine grain and exceptional hardness, though some examples can be too hard at times.

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

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The GlassStone series of sharpening stones uses a revolutionary design to provide great usability within a thin package formed from a combination of glass layers. The conventional image is that sharpening stones are large and heavy, but GlassStones are not only thin and light, but also strong, as layers of tempered glass are stuck together. GlassStones therefore have strong resistance to cracking or sudden breakage caused by external shocks such as being dropped.

Shapton stones do not need to be soaked except the very first time after purchase. We do recommend that on first use, you pre-soak the stone in water for five to six minutes to secure even smoother sharpening. Shapton stones do not need a Nagura Stone, and lapping with a Nagura Stone will leave the surface rough and ragged.

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The GlassStone series of sharpening stones uses a revolutionary design to provide great usability within a thin package formed from a combination of glass layers. The conventional image is that sharpening stones are large and heavy, but GlassStones are not only thin and light, but also strong, as layers of tempered glass are stuck together. GlassStones therefore have strong resistance to cracking or sudden breakage caused by external shocks such as being dropped.

Shapton stones do not need to be soaked except the very first time after purchase. We do recommend that on first use, you pre-soak the stone in water for five to six minutes to secure even smoother sharpening. Shapton stones do not need a Nagura Stone, and lapping with a Nagura Stone will leave the surface rough and ragged.