Please note: Naniwa has updated the name of this stone from the Chosera 2,000 to the Naniwa Chosera Pro 2,000 (sometimes spelled Chocera). The stone itself remains unchanged.
The Naniwa Chosera Pro 2,000 occupies a versatile middle ground in a sharpening progression and excels in several specialized applications. It is particularly effective when working with highly wear-resistant steels, including modern powdered metallurgy alloys, where stepping from a 1,000 grit to a 2,000 grit stone can significantly reduce sharpening time while improving edge accuracy by minimizing fatigue.
Thanks to the fast-cutting nature of the Chosera Pro line, the 2,000 grit stone also allows sharpeners to cover a broader grit range with fewer stones. It can efficiently refine the scratch pattern left by coarser stones—such as a 600 or 800 grit—before moving directly to a much finer finishing stone. This makes it an excellent choice for streamlined progressions without sacrificing edge quality.
Like all Chosera Pro stones, the 2,000 grit is fast cutting, slow to dish, and well known for its smooth, controlled feedback on the blade. It is a true splash-and-go stone; extended soaking is not recommended due to the resin-bonded composition, which may crack if left submerged for long periods.
Stone Size: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
The Naniwa Chosera Pro 2,000 occupies a versatile middle ground in a sharpening progression and excels in several specialized applications. It is particularly effective when working with highly wear-resistant steels, including modern powdered metallurgy alloys, where stepping from a 1,000 grit to a 2,000 grit stone can significantly reduce sharpening time while improving edge accuracy by minimizing fatigue.
Thanks to the fast-cutting nature of the Chosera Pro line, the 2,000 grit stone also allows sharpeners to cover a broader grit range with fewer stones. It can efficiently refine the scratch pattern left by coarser stones—such as a 600 or 800 grit—before moving directly to a much finer finishing stone. This makes it an excellent choice for streamlined progressions without sacrificing edge quality.
Like all Chosera Pro stones, the 2,000 grit is fast cutting, slow to dish, and well known for its smooth, controlled feedback on the blade. It is a true splash-and-go stone; extended soaking is not recommended due to the resin-bonded composition, which may crack if left submerged for long periods.
Stone Size: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
Reviews
8 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) great stonePosted By: ward
44 people found this review helpful
I love the feel of this one. Its effective in removing the scratches from the 800 or 1000 middle stone after first honing the edge. The stone stays moist and the brownish gold slurry remains slippery as long you don't press too much or drag your tool with too much force. It builds a shinny polish as the scratches disappear and continues to refine the sharpness. Sometime I go to this stone just get into the color and feel of the muddy slurry.
44 people found this review helpful
I love the feel of this one. Its effective in removing the scratches from the 800 or 1000 middle stone after first honing the edge. The stone stays moist and the brownish gold slurry remains slippery as long you don't press too much or drag your tool with too much force. It builds a shinny polish as the scratches disappear and continues to refine the sharpness. Sometime I go to this stone just get into the color and feel of the muddy slurry.
Fine Stone Nice stone! Very Satisfied Posted By: Bill - verified customer
23 people found this review helpful
About me. The family business was industrial tool sharpening until the late 1970's. The family heritage is western pioneers, with a culture of maintaining tools, especially knives. This product functions exactly as designed and advertised.Product arrived in good condition. It has performed as advertised, cutting cleanly and with good polishing action on harder, high alloy cutlery steels. When it comes time to replace or expand my whetstones, this series will be at the top of my list.
23 people found this review helpful
About me. The family business was industrial tool sharpening until the late 1970's. The family heritage is western pioneers, with a culture of maintaining tools, especially knives. This product functions exactly as designed and advertised.Product arrived in good condition. It has performed as advertised, cutting cleanly and with good polishing action on harder, high alloy cutlery steels. When it comes time to replace or expand my whetstones, this series will be at the top of my list.
stone reviewPosted By: chef mark - verified customer
22 people found this review helpful
Very long time user of the various Arkansas stones in multiple grades--all with, seemingly, good results. However, I noticed that I could never obtain the same edge on my Japanese knives to match the OOTB edge. Thanks to a small bonus at work, I ordered the 2000 grit Chosera/Nanawa stone and was blown away by both the ease of obtaining a sharp edge and the mirror-like polish the stone rendered. I have now re-sharpened both my work and household knives to an entire new level. Presently starting a fund to purchase a progressive lineup of Chosera stones from 400 grit up through the 5000. Go ahead a purchase the best stones you will ever use.
22 people found this review helpful
Very long time user of the various Arkansas stones in multiple grades--all with, seemingly, good results. However, I noticed that I could never obtain the same edge on my Japanese knives to match the OOTB edge. Thanks to a small bonus at work, I ordered the 2000 grit Chosera/Nanawa stone and was blown away by both the ease of obtaining a sharp edge and the mirror-like polish the stone rendered. I have now re-sharpened both my work and household knives to an entire new level. Presently starting a fund to purchase a progressive lineup of Chosera stones from 400 grit up through the 5000. Go ahead a purchase the best stones you will ever use.
Smooth but thirstyPosted By: Ronnie Parault - verified customer
29 people found this review helpful
Excellent stone for the type edge that i like.Using a shapton 1000 then chosera 2000 gives quick and excellent toothy cutting edge. I let the chosera soak while using the shapton. After that it is still thirsty but the results is worth the thirst. That is as far as you need to go. Going to chosera 5000 gives you a smoother better shaving edge that does not last as long. I rarely ever cook hair so a shaving edge is of no use to me.
29 people found this review helpful
Excellent stone for the type edge that i like.Using a shapton 1000 then chosera 2000 gives quick and excellent toothy cutting edge. I let the chosera soak while using the shapton. After that it is still thirsty but the results is worth the thirst. That is as far as you need to go. Going to chosera 5000 gives you a smoother better shaving edge that does not last as long. I rarely ever cook hair so a shaving edge is of no use to me.
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Socrates7 - verified customer
26 people found this review helpful
An oddball in the lineup, it's hard to choose this over the 3k as they're pretty much equivalent. That said, it's really a great stone -- great feedback, great start to a session -- marries well with the other stones in the line.
26 people found this review helpful
An oddball in the lineup, it's hard to choose this over the 3k as they're pretty much equivalent. That said, it's really a great stone -- great feedback, great start to a session -- marries well with the other stones in the line.
