Naniwa Stone Planer #220 PA
Flattening the stone is an integral part of the sharpening process on the Japanese water whetstone. After constant use, the sharpening stones begin to deform because the small abrasives fall off the most from the place that we use most frequently and where the pressure is most present. In order to keep the stone in a state of absolute flatness, it is necessary to regularly maintain it, i.e. level it, and for that purpose we use this stone leveler.
If you ask any sharpener who sharpens knives by hand, they will tell you that half the job is keeping your stone absolutely straight. This drastically affects the quality of the results achieved and the ultimate user satisfaction.
This is a relatively new straightener from Naniwa's arsenal. It is pink aluminum oxide in #220 granulation, which has proven to be an ideal choice for straightening both coarser and finer granulation stones. In just a few strokes, this planer removes unevenness and refreshes the surface of the stone, leaving you with a perfectly flat and efficient surface to work on.
Before use, soak the leveler and the stone to be leveled in water - after a few minutes they are ready for use. When leveling, use water as needed.
We recommend using long, even and constant strokes with the trowel over the stone.
The straightening stone is always held in the hand and not placed on a stand , because in this case it may crack due to uneven pressure.
Dimensions: 210x55x25mm
Weight: 600g
Country of origin: Japan
Everything you need to know about sharpening
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