Naniwa Hibiki Series

The Naniwa Hibiki stones are vitrified aluminum oxide stones designed for precision sharpening. Vitrified means the material has been fused at high temperatures to create a dense, glass-like structure, making it harder and more durable. This makes the Naniwa Hibiki stones particularly hard and flat - ideal for woodworking tools, chisels, plane blades, and high-hardness single bevel knives.

This Whetstone is:
- Soaking - Requires 10 - 15 minutes of soaking before use for optimal performance.
- Fast Cutting - Great for hard, high-alloy steels
- Extremely Hard Wearing - Maintains flatness for extended use, reducing the need for frequent resurfacing.
- Good Tactile Feedback - You can feel the angle of sharpening easily

Available in 4 Grits:

1000 Grit - This stone is 210mm x 70mm x 20mm
3000 Grit - This stone is 206mm x 70mm x 20mm
6000 Grit - This stone is 200mm x 65mm x 20mm
8000 Grit - This stone is 200mm x 65mm x 20mm
Notice that the stones are not all exactly the same length and width, although they are all the same thickness.