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 4K Traditional is a finishing stone suited for producing sharp, refined edges on kitchen knives after working through a coarse or medium stone. At 4000 grit it removes the scratch pattern left by a 1K cleanly and leaves an edge that is sharp enough for most kitchen tasks without requiring a polishing step. It is also a practical stopping point if you are not pursuing a mirror finish: the edge it produces bites food cleanly and holds well through daily use. Soak 5-10 minutes before use. The name changed from Traditional 4,000 to Standard 4,000 - same stone. Flatten with a diamond plate when dishing develops. 210mm x 70mm x 20mm.
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.
The 4K Traditional is a finishing stone suited for producing sharp, refined edges on kitchen knives after working through a coarse or medium stone. At 4000 grit it removes the scratch pattern left by a 1K cleanly and leaves an edge that is sharp enough for most kitchen tasks without requiring a polishing step. It is also a practical stopping point if you are not pursuing a mirror finish: the edge it produces bites food cleanly and holds well through daily use. Soak 5-10 minutes before use. The name changed from Traditional 4,000 to Standard 4,000 - same stone. Flatten with a diamond plate when dishing develops. 210mm x 70mm x 20mm.
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)
- Grit: 4,000
- Use: Soaking required (5-10 min)
- Dimensions: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
- Origin: Japan
