NANIWA Goken Kagayaki Whetstone #1000

The #1000 grit stone in the Gouken Kagayaki series is a medium-coarse whetstone, primarily used for basic grinding and restoring the edge of cutlery. This grit level is suitable for the following situations:

1. Reshaping the Edge: When the edge of a blade becomes dull or slightly damaged, the #1000 grit stone can effectively reshape the edge, restoring its initial sharpness.

2. Regular Maintenance: For frequently used cutlery, using a #1000 grit stone for regular maintenance helps maintain good performance of the blades.

3. First Step in a Multi-Stage Sharpening Process: In a multi-stage sharpening process, the #1000 grit stone is often used as the first step, followed by finer stones In summary, the #1000 grit stone is a versatile whetstone, suitable for chefs and crafting enthusiasts for basic grinding and maintenance of cutlery. Due to its medium coarseness, it can effectively remove metal while maintaining a basic level of sharpness in the blade