Japanese Sharpening Stone Naniwa Chocera Pro Professional Stone #5000

Naniwa Chocera Pro Professional Stone #5000 Description: The medium 5000 grit Naniwa Chocera Pro stone is ideal for finishing and polishing your blades, giving them a smooth and sharp edge. Can be used as a final sharpening step before moving on to an even finer stone. It is responsive, sharpens quickly and can handle the hardest Rockwell knives. (tested to 67 HRC).Naniwa professional stones are magnesium bonded for greater density and consistency of finely ground abrasive particles. Thanks to this, the stones enable quick and efficient sharpening.. Magnesium bonded stones do not require soaking in water before use, just a little water is enough. After use, rinse the whetstone and wipe off any residue.. Store away from direct sunlight. DO NOT place in dishwasher or store in cold place. Gentle drying and storage at room temperature is recommended.Specification:Origin: Osaka, JapanGrain No.: #5000Type: Splash & GoDimensions: 210 x 70 x 20 mmWeight: 710 gAbrasive material: white aluminaBinder: magnesium bondedHow to use: This is a non-soaking whetstone, but it may absorb a lot of water on the surface only during the first use, so 1-2 minutes of soaking will help when using it for the first time. Then, simply apply water to the surface of the stone.. Once finished, rinse and towel dry, then leave to dry at room temperature.. Do not leave in water. How to clean: If the performance of the stone decreases, it can be cleaned with a rust eraser, a leveling stone. Be sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone using either of these methods to ensure even wear across the surface of the whetstone.When to Use This Stone:Polishing Final sharpening Additional information: The Naniwa Chocera Pro / Professional 5000 Grit stone is made in Japan. These are artificial stones made by the method of binding magnesia.. In terms of hardness, they are slightly harder than Super Stones, and because of the different bonding methods, they are harder and sharpen faster. They are very strong and durable, but this extra hardness means that they are also more likely to crack or chip than Super Stones, so they should be air dried and stored in a cool, dry place. DO NOT soak them or leave them in water when using other stones. During use, simply spray more water on the stone as needed rather than soaking it for long periods of time, otherwise hairline cracks may develop over time. It is recommended to always smooth the stone with a smoothing stone after each use.