{"product_id":"naniwa-advance-whetstone-5000-grit-s2-20mm","title":"Naniwa Advance Whetstone 5000 Grit -S2 - 20mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaniwa Advance 5000 Grit Whetstone (S2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fine finishing stone designed to refine an already-sharp knife edge and achieve a smooth, polished finish. Ideal for the final stages of sharpening, its fine 5000-grit abrasive surface helps remove fine burrs and enhance the cutting performance of kitchen knives and other edged tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan, this high-quality waterstone \/ Whetstone features a convenient splash-and-go design, allowing you to sharpen without lengthy soaking. Simply apply water to the surface and begin honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5000 Grit Finishing Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for refining edges after sharpening on a coarser stone, helping produce a smoother, sharper and more polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, Polished Results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed for fine honing and finishing, leaving knife edges with a clean, refined appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplash-and-Go Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – No soaking required. Simply sprinkle water onto the stone before sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Cutting Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides smooth abrasive action and tactile feedback while honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Manufactured in Japan by Naniwa, renowned for its specialist sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e210mm x 70mm x 20mm (8 1\/4\" x 2 3\/4\" x 3\/4\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Grit: \u003c\/strong\u003e5000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Naniwa  (Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\" style=\"--rich-text-list-marker-width: 1ch;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the whetstone on a stable, secure surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply water to the stone's surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a consistent sharpening angle and draw the blade across the stone using controlled strokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat on the opposite side of the blade, keeping your technique consistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, sharpen your knife on a lower-grit stone first, such as a 1000- or 3000-grit stone, before moving to the 5000 grit for fine honing and polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter use, rinse the stone with water and allow it to air-dry completely before storing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/naniwa-logo-ex.jpg?v=1777460222\" alt=\"Naniwa Brand Logo\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"japan-tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55703391961464,"sku":"S2-450","price":59.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1902\/9027\/files\/Naniwa-sharpening-stone-1000-s2-410.jpg?v=1777460802","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.co.uk\/products\/naniwa-advance-whetstone-5000-grit-s2-20mm","provider":"Toolnut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}