Naniwa Traditional Stone 8,000 Grit

Naniwa has been producing sharpening stones in Osaka, Japan for decades and is one of the most widely trusted stone makers in the world. The Traditional line - also sold under the Standard name after a recent rebrand - is the entry point of the Naniwa range: thick 210mm x 70mm x 20mm stones at a practical price, built to last years with regular use. These are soaking stones. Submerge them for 5-10 minutes before each session; coarser grits absorb water faster than fine ones. Keep water on the surface during sharpening, and flatten regularly with a diamond plate to prevent dishing. CKTG imports these directly from Naniwa Abrasives in Osaka.

The 8K Traditional is a pure white magnesia bond finishing stone - nicknamed the New Snow White in sharpening circles for its similarity to the original Naniwa Snow White (Jyunpaku, meaning pure white in Japanese) that has been sold for years. Naniwa updated this stone with more uniform particles and slightly faster cutting speed compared to the original. The result is a polishing stone that refines edges to a high degree while still cutting actively enough to remove the scratch pattern from a 6K without excessive passes. It uses slightly more water than the original Snow White - keep the surface wet. The ideal placement is after a 5K or 6K and before a 10K if you are going that high. Soak 5-10 minutes before use. 210mm x 70mm x 20mm.

What Customers Are Saying: Two reviewers confirm it performs as a strong 8K finishing stone. Described as a great stone for producing a refined polished edge - fits naturally into a progression from a medium stone to a high-grit finisher.

Care Instructions: Soak for 5-10 minutes before use. Add water as needed during sharpening. Flatten with a diamond plate when the stone develops a dish. Store dry between sessions.

• Brand: Naniwa
• Line: Traditional (Standard)
• Nickname: New Snow White
• Grit: 8,000
• Abrasive: Magnesia Bond
• Use: Soaking required (5-10 min)
• Dimensions: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
• Origin: Japan