NANIWA Gouken Arata Professional whetstone #1000

NANIWA Gouken Arata , also known as "Baby Chosera" is the Japanese version of Naniwa Professional and comes in a convenient wet stone holder/case for sharpening and safe storage ( PTC-001 ).

It is a medium-coarse whetstone that is great for sharpening a knife that is starting to become dull. It provides an even sharpening pattern and is a good starting point before finishing on a finer stone. It is a medium-hard stone that gives good feedback when you sharpen on it.

The Gouken Arata series are fantastic sharpening stones for those who want to take the next step in knife sharpening and who want the best for their Japanese knives. The stones are very beginner-friendly and will give professional results if you have good sharpening technique.

At Tomatosharp, we rely on Naniwa Gouken Arata stones, and they last well over a couple of thousand knives before they are "used up".

Gouken Arata is a "splashing" stone, which means that you can sharpen immediately after putting water on the stone.

Specifications:

• Grit: #1000 (medium)
  
• Type: Splashing stone
• Size: 210 x 70 x 15 mm
• Abrasive material: White aluminum oxide

Instructions for use

Apply a little water to the surface and it is ready to use. Add water little by little as needed so that the stone does not dry out during grinding. Rinse and let the stone dry at room temperature after use.

Maintenance

If the stone starts to become less effective or the surface becomes uneven, you can use a dressing stone to flatten and clean the stone. We recommend flattening frequently, preferably after each sharpening, to avoid the stone becoming uneven over time.