NANIWA Gouken Arata Professional whetstone #5000

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

It is a very fine whetstone that gives a highly polished edge. It adds a little extra in both sharpness and polish. A hard stone that gives even, clear feedback as you sharpen.

The Gouken Arata series suits you if you want to take the next step in knife sharpening and want good stones for your Japanese knives. The stones are very beginner-friendly and give professional results with good sharpening technique.

Gouken Arata is a 'splashing' stone, which means you can sharpen straight after putting water on the stone.

Specifications:

• Grit: #5000 (very fine)
  
• Type: Splashing stone
• Size: 210 x 70 x 15 mm
• Abrasive: White aluminium oxide

Instructions

Put a little water on the surface and it is ready to use. Add water bit by bit as needed so the stone does not dry out while you sharpen. Rinse and let the stone dry at room temperature after use.

Maintenance

If the stone becomes less effective or the surface gets uneven, use a flattening stone to flatten and clean it. We recommend flattening often, ideally after every sharpening, so the stone does not become uneven over time.