The Naniwa Super Stone line sits near the top of what Naniwa makes - high-quality ceramic compound stones at 20mm thickness that outlast most cheaper stones sold at 10mm. CKTG is the sole North American distributor. The ceramic formulation strikes a balance between polishing ability and durability: these stones tend to run on the softer side, which means they dish more readily than harder stones like the Shapton Pro but also feel more responsive and give better tactile feedback during sharpening. Splash-and-go use - no soaking required. Flatten regularly with a diamond plate when dishing develops.
The 1K Super Stone is the most popular stone in the line and a common first stone for cooks learning to sharpen on water stones. At 1000 grit it handles the full range of medium work: setting a bevel on a new knife, rebuilding an edge after chipping, and routine maintenance sharpening before finishing. The softer ceramic bond provides more tactile feedback than harder 1K stones like the Shapton Pro - you can feel what the stone is doing under the knife more clearly. No soaking required. The softer bond means it dishes more readily than harder options; flatten with a diamond plate when the surface is no longer flat. 210mm x 70mm x 20mm.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers confirm it is a capable, responsive 1K stone. The softer bond and excellent tactile feedback are the most consistent themes. Described as a great starter stone for anyone new to water stones, and equally useful as a daily-use 1K for experienced sharpeners who value feedback over cutting speed.
Care Instructions: Splash-and-go - no soaking required. Add water during sharpening as needed. Flatten with a diamond plate when dishing develops. Store dry.
The 1K Super Stone is the most popular stone in the line and a common first stone for cooks learning to sharpen on water stones. At 1000 grit it handles the full range of medium work: setting a bevel on a new knife, rebuilding an edge after chipping, and routine maintenance sharpening before finishing. The softer ceramic bond provides more tactile feedback than harder 1K stones like the Shapton Pro - you can feel what the stone is doing under the knife more clearly. No soaking required. The softer bond means it dishes more readily than harder options; flatten with a diamond plate when the surface is no longer flat. 210mm x 70mm x 20mm.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers confirm it is a capable, responsive 1K stone. The softer bond and excellent tactile feedback are the most consistent themes. Described as a great starter stone for anyone new to water stones, and equally useful as a daily-use 1K for experienced sharpeners who value feedback over cutting speed.
Care Instructions: Splash-and-go - no soaking required. Add water during sharpening as needed. Flatten with a diamond plate when dishing develops. Store dry.
- Brand: Naniwa
- Line: Super Stone
- Grit: 1,000
- Use: Splash and Go (no soaking)
- Thickness: 20mm
- Dimensions: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
- Origin: Japan
- Note: CKTG is sole North American distributor
Reviews
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Naniwa Super Stone 1,000 Favorite stonePosted By: Jesse
27 people found this review helpful
I originally bought this stone many many years ago when I started sharpening straight razors and found the bester1200 i was using to not be appropriate for this purpose. After using it for a really long time on kitchen knives, I've found it's practically the only stone I need unless I damage a knife. It can get a blade sharp enough to shave with, which is sharper than a kitchen knife needs to be. It removes metal from hard steel fast. It stays pretty flat. It doesn't clog up if you are careful.It doesn't have any odd sized particles to chip a blade. It has a soft, smooth feel to it that makes it enjoyable to use. I have dozens of stones, but 99% of the time I'm using this one. For anyone wanted to get started, this is the perfect way to do it.
27 people found this review helpful
I originally bought this stone many many years ago when I started sharpening straight razors and found the bester1200 i was using to not be appropriate for this purpose. After using it for a really long time on kitchen knives, I've found it's practically the only stone I need unless I damage a knife. It can get a blade sharp enough to shave with, which is sharper than a kitchen knife needs to be. It removes metal from hard steel fast. It stays pretty flat. It doesn't clog up if you are careful.It doesn't have any odd sized particles to chip a blade. It has a soft, smooth feel to it that makes it enjoyable to use. I have dozens of stones, but 99% of the time I'm using this one. For anyone wanted to get started, this is the perfect way to do it.
Great Stone SurprisedPosted By: Frank K - verified customer
24 people found this review helpful
Thought I wanted a different 1k stone after reading some of the reviews. Boy was I wrong. This light blue stone is the cat's meow without the cat. Cuts quickly, maybe not as quick as some other 1K stones I have tried, but quick enough. I like the feed back which is not soft, but not unresponsive either. Leaves a moderate polish for a 1K stone. If I were to wear it out, which is not likely, I would buy another.Frank K
24 people found this review helpful
Thought I wanted a different 1k stone after reading some of the reviews. Boy was I wrong. This light blue stone is the cat's meow without the cat. Cuts quickly, maybe not as quick as some other 1K stones I have tried, but quick enough. I like the feed back which is not soft, but not unresponsive either. Leaves a moderate polish for a 1K stone. If I were to wear it out, which is not likely, I would buy another.Frank K
Not bad at all. Worth it.Posted By: Max S. - verified customer
25 people found this review helpful
This stone is a really cool color, I love looking at it! For some reason that is important to me. The stone its self is a bit softer, a little softer than shapton glass stones, and quite a bit softer than the shapton pro stone. I like the soft feel, it lends its self to more feedback. Some people will not like this. The stone is relatively slow wearing and splash n go. This thing REALLY polishes well for a 1k stone.If you are used to using something like a king 1k stone, and you try to replace that king 1k with this Naniwa 1k, you will be in trouble. Generally a 1k stone is considered to be a medium coarse, or a medium stone. The naniwa super 1k is more like a medium fine stone, perhaps more like a 2k grit. I can easily set a bevel, repair damage and shape a knife with most 1k stones, this stone however is a bit too fine for that I think. There is nothing wrong with this, just know that it is finer than your typical 1k stone. The only things I don't care for is: as I said before, its a bit too fine for a 1k, but it also has a tendency to load up quite a bit, and can be hard to clean off with a nagura. Stones this coarse really should not load up, this one does. Not a deal breaker though. Overall I very much enjoy the 1k, and went on to buy a 5k afterwords! Buy it!
25 people found this review helpful
This stone is a really cool color, I love looking at it! For some reason that is important to me. The stone its self is a bit softer, a little softer than shapton glass stones, and quite a bit softer than the shapton pro stone. I like the soft feel, it lends its self to more feedback. Some people will not like this. The stone is relatively slow wearing and splash n go. This thing REALLY polishes well for a 1k stone.If you are used to using something like a king 1k stone, and you try to replace that king 1k with this Naniwa 1k, you will be in trouble. Generally a 1k stone is considered to be a medium coarse, or a medium stone. The naniwa super 1k is more like a medium fine stone, perhaps more like a 2k grit. I can easily set a bevel, repair damage and shape a knife with most 1k stones, this stone however is a bit too fine for that I think. There is nothing wrong with this, just know that it is finer than your typical 1k stone. The only things I don't care for is: as I said before, its a bit too fine for a 1k, but it also has a tendency to load up quite a bit, and can be hard to clean off with a nagura. Stones this coarse really should not load up, this one does. Not a deal breaker though. Overall I very much enjoy the 1k, and went on to buy a 5k afterwords! Buy it!
Product ReviewPosted By: ctrippy1 - verified customer
23 people found this review helpful
These stones are softer than any others I've ever used, very easy to gouge. They seem to cut more slowly than the Norton stones I had previously but I like the finish it leaves on the edge. Easy to flatten.
23 people found this review helpful
These stones are softer than any others I've ever used, very easy to gouge. They seem to cut more slowly than the Norton stones I had previously but I like the finish it leaves on the edge. Easy to flatten.
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Katherine Winters - verified customer
22 people found this review helpful
A great stone.The hone feedback is great. Chef Knives To Go had my $61.90 order in my hands in TWO days, at no cost to me. So long as they offer the thicker Naniwa Super Stones Without the base, I will be back. Thank You CKTG
22 people found this review helpful
A great stone.The hone feedback is great. Chef Knives To Go had my $61.90 order in my hands in TWO days, at no cost to me. So long as they offer the thicker Naniwa Super Stones Without the base, I will be back. Thank You CKTG
