The Naniwa Sharpening Stone for the KME sharpener consist of several stand-alone stone that when combined, make for an amazing aesthetic progression on single bevel and Japanese clad steels. The price also make this stone very affordable traditional stone. The Naniwa Sharpening Stones consist of the Naniwa 220, Naniwa 320 Pro, 600 Bubble Gum, 1K Chocolate Bar, 1K Goken Pro, and 4K Finisher. The size of the Chosera stones for the KME are 1″ x 4″ x 5mm and mounted on 2mm aluminum blank for stability. They also fit the Wicked Edge Uni Stone Holder Paddles. These stones are used with water only, and work best when soaked before use. We recommend using the Jende Glass Lapping Plate or the Jende Diamond Lapping plate for cleaning and maintaining these stones over time. The Naniwa 220 is a traditional green Silicone Carbide stone that is soft, yet cuts quickly. It is economically priced, and used for foundation sharpening and sets the bevel for aesthetic sharpening. The Naniwa 320 Pro stone is a unique formulation by Naniwa which is related to the Choseras in quality and speed and cutting action. It s a premium grade transition stone as well as a repair and reprofiling stone. The Naniwa 600 “Bubble Gum” is a medium level stone that has surprisingly fast cutting action that removes earlier scratches and leaves an even surface for further refinement. The Naniwa 1K “Chocolate Bar” is a medium level traditional stone that uses clay binding, an is the ubiqutious brown stone you see everywhere. It is the standard workhorse stone and grit, and leaves a respectable 1K edge and a nice haze on clad steels. The Naniwa 1K Goken Pro is a medium level stone that leaves a good matte finish, and can actually get hair shaving results. The Naniwa 4K Finisher is a traditional style clay based stone, but with Naniwa technology behind it. It’s matrix foundation is quite solid, and releases just enough mud to put on a smooth, matte finish without all the dishing. It produces a slight mirror. 6 Most Common FAQs for this Product Question – What are 1×4 KME Naniwa Sharpening Stones? Answer – 1×4 KME Naniwa Sharpening Stones are high-quality Japanese water stones made to fit the KME sharpening system. Question – How thick are 1×4 KME Naniwa Sharpening Stones? Answer – 1×4 KME Naniwa Sharpening Stones are 5 mm thick. Question – Are 1×4 KME Naniwa Sharpening Stones compatible with all KME systems? Answer – Yes, these stones, designed to fit perfectly with KME sharpening systems. Question – What is a silicone carbide sharpening stone used for? Answer – It is used to sharpen and shape metal tools and knives by grinding and smoothing the edges. Question – Is silicone carbide a coarse or fine sharpening stone? Answer – Silicone carbide stones can come in both coarse and fine grits, but they are often used for faster cutting and more aggressive sharpening. Question – What is the 1×4 KME Naniwa 1K “Chocolate Bar” sharpening stone used for? Answer – The 1×4 KME Naniwa 1K “Chocolate Bar” sharpening stone is used for refining and polishing knife edges, providing a smooth and sharp finish.
