Naniwa Gouken Deluxe 1000 grit whetstone for sharpening Japanese tools
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Naniwa 210×65mm Gouken Deluxe Whetstone, 1000 Grit Fused Alumina, Osaka, Japan

$60.00

Naniwa Gouken Deluxe 1000 grit Japanese waterstone for establishing a clean working edge on knives, chisels, garden tools and carbon steel blades. Use after coarse repair work and before finer polishing. Ships from Perth.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

1000 grit Japanese waterstone for a clean working edge

The Naniwa Gouken Deluxe 1000 is a medium-grit Japanese waterstone for establishing a sharp working edge after coarse repair work, or refreshing dull knives, chisels and carbon steel tools before finishing.

This is the main sharpening stone in a simple setup. It removes steel faster than a finishing stone, but leaves a cleaner edge than a coarse repair stone. Use it after #220 repair work, then move to a #4000 finishing stone if you want a more refined edge.

Where it fits in the sharpening sequence

  • #220 coarse: repair chips and reset damaged bevels.
  • #1000 medium: create the clean working edge.
  • #4000 finishing: refine and polish the edge after the 1000 grit stage.

Best suited to

  • Kitchen knives and carbon steel blades
  • Japanese carving tools, chisels and kiridashi
  • Garden blades that need more than a light touch-up
  • Sharpeners building a basic coarse / medium / finishing progression

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy this for heavy chip repair; start with a coarse stone.
  • Do not buy this as a final polishing stone; use a finer grit after it.
  • Do not use it on ceramic knives.

Care expectations

Soak for about 10 minutes before use, sharpen with water only, rinse slurry as needed and allow the stone to dry naturally in the shade. Keep the surface flat with a flattening stone.

Start repair work with the Red Shrimp #220 coarse whetstone, finish with the Naniwa Gouken Hayabusa 4000 grit whetstone, or browse all Japanese tool care and sharpening.

Specifications
  • Grit: 1000 medium for establishing a working edge
  • Size: 210 × 65 × 30 mm
  • Use: Waterstone — soak about 10 minutes before sharpening
  • Maker: Naniwa, Osaka, Japan
  • Best paired with a coarse repair stone and a fine finisher
Maintenance

Rinse after use and dry naturally in a shaded area. Avoid direct sunlight or direct heat. Keep the stone flat with a Grooved Flattening Stone and recondition as needed. Use water only; do not use oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to soak this stone?

Yes. Soak for about 10 minutes before use and keep a light water film on the surface while sharpening.

What size is it and what does 1000 grit cover?

It measures 210 × 65 × 30 mm. The 1000 grit level builds a consistent working edge after coarse shaping and before final polishing.

Can I use it on ceramic knives?

No. This waterstone is designed for steel edges only. Avoid using it on ceramic knives.

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