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What Customers Say

Naniwa 12_000 for razor

I found the Naniwa 12_000 to noticeably improve a razor's edge. It has served as a finishing stone before moving to a CrOx hanging linen strop. Alternatively, it has served as the last synthetic before moving to a natural stone. I'm jumping from an 8k Rockstar to the Naniwa. It seems to be a reasonable leap with no issues thus far. However, since it is a soft stone, I tend to a lap it a fair bit before/during/after use.

Glad I made the decision to pickup the Naniwa 12_000, i. e. The Honda Civic of finishing stones for razors. For this stone, Knifewear provided very competitive pricing. Furthermore, their staff were very helpful.

Jean B.

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Naniwa Advance/Super Stone 12000 Grit

Name: Naniwa Advance/Super Stone 12000 Grit
Brand: Naniwa
SKU: NASP-491
Price: 118.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (24 reviews)

$118.00 AUD

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This is the stone that will give you true shaving nirvana. An edge properly honed to this grit will sing through the hair, leaving only glory in its wake. The stone is incredibly hard and hones quite slowly, so it is usually best to start on a rougher stone. Some folks will mostly use a a finishing stone only, and tune their edge up more regularly.

Naniwa Specialty stones are softer than some, so they require more careful and frequent flattening. They're a great budget-friendly option and will last a lifetime of casual sharpening.

Always flatten your stone with a truing stone after honing.

Stone Grit	12000
Stone Size	210x70x10mm
Manufacturer	Naniwa
Stone Family	Naniwa Specialty
Stone Usage Prep	Splash and go

About Naniwa - Naniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range or grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.

Brand	Naniwa

Stone Care

Sharpening knives can be one of the most satisfying and fun skills to learn and do. Whether you’re an old hand at sharpening, or just starting out, we want to give you a few tips to help you get the most out of your water stones. If you have any questions about care or technique, please feel free to get in touch, our contact information is below.

Waterstone tips:

Use plenty of water. Periodically splash your stones with water as you use them to prevent the stone from plugging up with residue.
Some stones require soaking in water for about 20 minutes prior to use, others only require a splash of water while sharpening. Knifewear brand stones tell you what they require on the package. A good way to tell which a stone requires is to splash it with water, if the stone immediately sucks up all the water on it, soak it. If it
pools on top don’t soak it.
Stones take on steel residue with use. A small Nagura stone can help clean the surface like an eraser.
Use a truing stone to keep the stone surface flat. Softer stones might require this before every sharpening session. This will help you to maintain the correct angle for sharpening, which is critical for creating the best knife edge.
We suggest lightly beveling the edges of the stone with a truing stone to avoid cutting yourself, and to prevent chips from coming off.
In dry climates, certain stones can be vulnerable to cracking if they dry too quickly. To avoid this, wrap these stones in a damp tea towel and allow to dry more slowly. These include the Knifewear 4000 and 8000, as well as the Naniwa Professional series.

Important!

Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold
(e.g. Inside a car in winter) and avoid dropping them.
Always wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
Never ever use oil on a water stone. It will ruin it.
Have fun!

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.com/returns and follow the prompts.

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you.

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