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This model has no stand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSize: 210mm x 70mm x 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGrit: 8000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31688630435977,"sku":"NANI_SNOW_8K","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5149.jpg?v=1778805396"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-1000-grit-japanese-waterstone","title":"Naniwa Professional P-310 1000 grit Japanese Waterstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e1000 Grit is the medium grit stone, and should be the starting point for a regular sharpening session. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional line is basically the overseas version of the Chosera line. The abrasive is basically the same as the famed Chosera line which is trusted by many professional chefs, woodworkers and sharpeners as the best splash and go sharpening stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Chosera (25mm thick), the Professional (20mm) is marginally thinner, and does not come with base, which is preferred by many as easier to store and carry around. It is also cheaper to ship thanks to the lack of base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go, do not soke for more than 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 210 x 70 x 20mm (8.2 x 2.7 x 0.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive: white aluminium (WA) oxide  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eLike many products designed for the high-end user, the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone. Unlike some waterstones, these are not to be left in water, leaving them in water will affect the bonding. When you are done, just let them air dry. Don’t try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to heat, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Store the stones only after they are completely dry. If this extra care is too much for you, we suggest you choose a different type of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40358993887384,"sku":"NA_P310","price":108.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5142.jpg?v=1778804979"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-p-304-400-grit-japanese-waterstone","title":"Naniwa Professional P-304 400 grit Japanese Waterstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e400 grit is the coarse grit stone, which is used for chip repairs, thinning and reprofiling. It is not the first stone that one should get but it is an essential stone down the road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional line is basically the overseas version of the Chosera line. The abrasive is basically the same as the famed Chosera line which is trusted by many professional chefs, woodworkers and sharpeners as the best splash and go sharpening stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Chosera (25mm thick), the Professional (20mm) is marginally thinner, and does not come with base, which is preferred by many as easier to store and carry around. It is also cheaper to ship thanks to the lack of base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go, do not soke for more than 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 210 x 70 x 20mm (8.2 x 2.7 x 0.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive: white aluminium (WA) oxide  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eLike many products designed for the high-end user, the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone. Unlike some waterstones, these are not to be left in water, leaving them in water will affect the bonding. When you are done, just let them air dry. Don’t try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to heat, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Store the stones only after they are completely dry. If this extra care is too much for you, we suggest you choose a different type of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40359080427672,"sku":"NA_P304","price":97.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5161.jpg?v=1778805307"},{"product_id":"copy-of-naniwa-professional-p-330-3000-grit-japanese-waterstone","title":"Naniwa Professional P-330 3000 grit Japanese Waterstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e3000 grit is a mid-finishing stone that is great for knives with lower carbon content (like German knives), and even in some cases Japanese chefs knives. Finishing on 3000 grit gives a fairly toothy edge that works great in a demanding kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional line is basically the overseas version of the Chosera line. The abrasive is basically the same as the famed Chosera line which is trusted by many professional chefs, woodworkers and sharpeners as the best splash and go sharpening stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Chosera (25mm thick), the Professional (20mm) is marginally thinner, and does not come with base, which is preferred by many as easier to store and carry around. It is also cheaper to ship thanks to the lack of base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go, do not soke for more than 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 210 x 70 x 20mm (8.2 x 2.7 x 0.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive: white aluminium (WA) oxide   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eLike many products designed for the high-end user, the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone. Unlike some waterstones, these are not to be left in water, leaving them in water will affect the bonding. When you are done, just let them air dry. Don’t try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to heat, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Store the stones only after they are completely dry. If this extra care is too much for you, we suggest you choose a different type of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40359152910488,"sku":"NA_P330","price":163.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5145.jpg?v=1778805032"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-p-350-5000-grit-japanese-waterstone","title":"Naniwa Professional P-350 5000 grit Japanese Waterstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e5000 grit is the finishing grit. A kitchen knife can really just stop at about 5000 to 8000 grit. If one needs a two stone setup, then 1000\/3000 or 1000\/5000 are great choices. I really like the 5000 because not only it is very fast, it also gives a great feedback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIt is best to soke the 5000 for about 5 minutes before use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional line is basically the overseas version of the Chosera line. The abrasive is basically the same as the famed Chosera line which is trusted by many professional chefs, woodworkers and sharpeners as the best splash and go sharpening stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Chosera (25mm thick), the Professional (20mm) is marginally thinner, and does not come with base, which is preferred by many as easier to store and carry around. It is also cheaper to ship thanks to the lack of base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go, do not soke for more than 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 210 x 70 x 20mm (8.2 x 2.7 x 0.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive: white aluminium (WA) oxide   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eLike many products designed for the high-end user, the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone. Unlike some waterstones, these are not to be left in water, leaving them in water will affect the bonding. When you are done, just let them air dry. Don’t try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to heat, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Store the stones only after they are completely dry. If this extra care is too much for you, we suggest you choose a different type of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40359198261400,"sku":"NA_P350","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5163.jpg?v=1778805243"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-p-390-10000-grit-japanese-waterstone","title":"Naniwa Professional P-390 10000 grit Japanese Waterstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 10000 is desinged for katana sharpening, and a great straight razor stone. If you chase the sharpest edge, the 10000 grit is the choice. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Naniwa Professional line is basically the overseas version of the Chosera line. The abrasive is basically the same as the famed Chosera line which is trusted by many professional chefs, woodworkers and sharpeners as the best splash and go sharpening stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eCompared to the Chosera (25mm thick), the Professional (20mm) is marginally thinner, and does not come with base, which is preferred by many as easier to store and carry around. It is also cheaper to ship thanks to the lack of base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go, do not soke for more than 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 210 x 70 x 20mm (8.2 x 2.7 x 0.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive: white aluminium (WA) oxide   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eLike many products designed for the high-end user, the Naniwa Chosera stones require more care than your average stone. Unlike some waterstones, these are not to be left in water, leaving them in water will affect the bonding. When you are done, just let them air dry. Don’t try to speed up the drying process by exposing them to heat, just let them air dry so they can dry evenly. Store the stones only after they are completely dry. If this extra care is too much for you, we suggest you choose a different type of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40359247642776,"sku":"NA_P390","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5165.jpg?v=1778805276"},{"product_id":"naniwa-professional-suehiro-stone-holder-1k-3k-32-japanese-waterstone-sharpening-set","title":"Naniwa Professional 1K \/ 3K Whetstones with Suehiro Stone Holder Bundle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eNaniwa Professional  1000 \/ 3000 Japanese Waterstone \u0026amp; Suehiro Stone Holder – #32 Sharpening Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eThis sharpening set pairs the \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ehigh-performance Naniwa Professional stones\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eSuehiro #32 stone holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a stable, efficient, and professional-grade sharpening setup suitable for chefs, enthusiasts, and serious home users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eNaniwa Professional (PRO) series\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its fast cutting speed, excellent feedback, and consistent results. 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