Naniwa Gouken Kagayaki 12000 Grit Sharpening Stone

Naniwa Gouken Kagayaki 12000 Grit Sharpening StoneThe Naniwa Gouken line represent a new product offering philosophy from Naniwa, one of the most reputable sharpening stone manufacturers. For as long as I could remember, the Naniwa Chosera line represents the holy grail of sharpening stones for kitchen knives: very fast cutting power, slow dishing and most importantly offering a very very gentle sharpening feedback that was not seen in other stones. The stone is huge in size (25mm thick, with the 10K

6mm thickness ensures a sturdy flat surface when heated and more importantly provides an even heat mass

Very little maintanence is required

The Sakai Takayuki INOX line gives you a taste of the Japanese traditional knife profile without the need of paying too much attention on caring the carbon steel

It will also help maintain the flatness between lapping

K&S exclusive

153 mm  Blade Height at Heel

Use it daily in commercial restaurant environments or once every few weeks in home environments to maintain a fine edge

324 mm  Tip to Heel Length

the bevel is 7/3 grind

this yanagiba pairs with a D-shaped ho wood handle secured by a black buffalo horn ferrule

Thickness at spine: 3

but unfortunately when I was ready to buy