The Naniwa Chosera Pro 2,000 sharpening stone is a versatile mid-grit sharpening stone that fills an important role in many sharpening progressions. It excels at refining edges while still cutting efficiently, making it especially useful when working with harder, wear-resistant steels where a direct jump from 1,000 grit to finer stones can be slower and more fatiguing.
This sharpening stone allows you to smooth out scratch patterns from coarser stones such as 600 or 800 grit while preparing the edge for higher polishing stones. Thanks to the fast-cutting nature of the Chosera Pro series, the 2,000 grit can also help simplify your progression by covering a wider grit range, reducing the need for additional intermediate stones without sacrificing edge quality.
Like all stones in the Chosera Pro lineup, the 2,000 is hard, fast cutting, and slow to dish, with smooth, controlled feedback that makes it easy to maintain consistent angles. It is a true splash-and-go sharpening stone—simply wet the surface before use. Do not soak, as the resin-bonded construction is not designed for prolonged water exposure.
Stone Size: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
Care Instructions: Splash-and-go use only. Do not soak. Rinse after use and allow to air dry completely before storing.
Customer Feedback Summary: Customers describe this sharpening stone as smooth, easy to use, and very well balanced within a progression. Many highlight its excellent feedback and note that it works well as a starting or middle stone, especially when paired with other Chosera stones. Some mention that it overlaps slightly with higher grit options like a 3,000 grit stone, but still appreciate its ability to quickly produce a clean, practical kitchen edge. Overall, it’s regarded as a reliable, high-quality sharpening stone that integrates seamlessly into a wide range of setups.
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.
This sharpening stone allows you to smooth out scratch patterns from coarser stones such as 600 or 800 grit while preparing the edge for higher polishing stones. Thanks to the fast-cutting nature of the Chosera Pro series, the 2,000 grit can also help simplify your progression by covering a wider grit range, reducing the need for additional intermediate stones without sacrificing edge quality.
Like all stones in the Chosera Pro lineup, the 2,000 is hard, fast cutting, and slow to dish, with smooth, controlled feedback that makes it easy to maintain consistent angles. It is a true splash-and-go sharpening stone—simply wet the surface before use. Do not soak, as the resin-bonded construction is not designed for prolonged water exposure.
Stone Size: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
Care Instructions: Splash-and-go use only. Do not soak. Rinse after use and allow to air dry completely before storing.
Customer Feedback Summary: Customers describe this sharpening stone as smooth, easy to use, and very well balanced within a progression. Many highlight its excellent feedback and note that it works well as a starting or middle stone, especially when paired with other Chosera stones. Some mention that it overlaps slightly with higher grit options like a 3,000 grit stone, but still appreciate its ability to quickly produce a clean, practical kitchen edge. Overall, it’s regarded as a reliable, high-quality sharpening stone that integrates seamlessly into a wide range of setups.
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.
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.
