Naniwa KAGAYAKI #5000 Grit Japanese Whetstone Set for Knives + Carrying Case
Holder - Coarse + Kikusumi FIXIT Eraser + Sharpening Guide

SPECS:
TYPE: Splash & Go (No soaking necessary)
GRIT: #5000 Medium-Finishing
DIMENSION: 210 x 70 x 10mm (8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4")
WEIGHT: 433 g (17.1oz)
MAKER: Naniwa
SERIES: KAGAYAKI
ABRASIVE: white aluminium oxide
COHESIVE AGENT: magnesium-bound
COLOR: Blue
ORIGIN: Osaka, Japan
UPC: 4955571288066

*This stone comes with a plastic carrying case that doubles as a whetstone
stand.
*We include a Kikusumi FIXIT Eraser + KIKUSUMI SHARPENING GUIDE

#5000
The KAGAYAKI #5000 is a very refined finishing whetstone designed for those
with for cooks who want blades with long edge retention and higher performance.
Ideal as a next step following either #800 or #1000 grit whetstone. #5000 Stone
is designed to produce high quality finish and very precise cutting edge. Burr
removal and polishing the blade can be done well on this stone. It can also be
used as a stepping stone to ultra finishing stones like a #8000 or #10000 grit.

NANIWA KAGAYAKI
Naniwa Kagayaki is professional whetstone series that offers high performance
at a reasonable price. At 10 mm thick, it is lightweight so very easy to carry
around for the traveling chef. Naniwa improved performance by controlling the
grit sizes for more consistent and accurate cutting. Kagayaki series provides
audible feedback when sharpening and stone can be sharpened on both top and
bottom. It is responsive, fast cutting, and able to handle knives of all
Rockwell ratings up to 67 HRC. A true splash & go stone is quick to use and
offers excellent results.

DURABILITY
Based on the popular “Naniwa Super Stone”, the KAGAYAKI was made to be
slightly harder so there is less dishing over time. These stones work fast and
efficiently on stainless steel and high-carbon steel knives and tools.
Durability is very good.

HANDY CARRYING CASE / BASE
It comes inside a plastic carrying box that can fit up to two KAGAYAKIi
stones. The case is perforated on the bottom so water drains and acts as a
stand when sharpening. On the bottom are 4 Silicon feet prevent the case from
slipping when sharpening. Light and compact to carry it protects your stones
when traveling. They can be set directly on water bridges or tables.

KIKUSUMI FIXIT ERASER
We also conveniently include a KIKUSUMI FIXIT Polishing/Rust Eraser for
maintenance of the stone surface such as removing metal bits and stains. If the
stone’s performance is slowing down you can clean using a KIKUSUMI FIXIT
eraser. Wash the grinding stone with water and dry it thoroughly in the shade
before storing it.

KIKUSUMI SHARPENING GUIDE
We developed a sharpening guide to help you get the most out of your Kikusumi
knives & sharpening stones. It covers the basics of good knife sharpening
techniques based on the long history of Japanese methods. How to prepare and
care for your whetstones is also covered.

OVERALL VALUE
Overall the Kagayaki offers a great value for splash & go whetstones that is
portable and practical to use by both home and professional cooks. They are one
of the easiest stones to learn to sharpen on and should provide you with years
of productive use for the professional cook. We like the portability and quick
usability of the KAGAYAKI series of stones. Naniwa is one of the most trusted
brands in artificial whetstones and offers high performance + reliability at a
reasonable price.

HOW TO USE
Do not soak this whetstone. Simply set whetstone on the stand and apply water
to the surface when ready to use. Rinse and wipe dry with a hand towel when
done. Use the Kikusumi FIXIT block to clean the whetstone after using. Air dry
at room temperature before storing in carrying case.
*Do not leave whetstone in water.

HOW TO FLATTEN
It is important the whetstone is flat before each use. Applying a nagura
stone, dressing stone, or a flattening plate will help flatten the stone. Be
sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these
methods to optimize sharpening and ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.

WHY WHETSTONES?
To obtain a truly sharp edge, you must hand sharpen your Japanese knives with
Japanese water stones. The process of sharpening on a stone is like sanding
wood. Each pass of the whetstone cuts away material from the blade . Dividing
the blade in stages allows the sharpener to shape and polish the metal to an
acute edge. Water stones come in a broad range of grits, from very rough to
fine, for this purpose. They are referred to as water stones as water is the
lubricant adding the sharpening process.
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