Naniwa Gouken Arata 1K / 3K Whetstones with Leather Strop Bundle

Naniwa Gouken Arata 1K / 3K Whetstones with Leather Strop BundleNaniwa Gouken Arata 1000 3000 Grit Japanese Waterstone & K&S Leather Strop Sharpening Set This sharpening set pairs the compact, high performance Naniwa Gouken Arata stones with a K&S leather strop, creating an efficient and well rounded system for achieving and maintaining razor sharp edges. Often referred to as the Baby Chosera, the Gouken Arata series delivers the fast cutting speed, crisp feedback, and consistency associated with Naniwas premium

though it requires specific sharpening approaches due to its hardness

This san-mai stainless damascus clad construction measures 1

supporting a workhorse character suited to deliberate cutting techniques where the sharply defined k-tip excels at scoring

ensuring full board contact for clean separation without rocking

SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC and provides high wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy

This sujihiki profile reduces friction when slicing soft proteins due to its slim blade geometry and flat profile

Product number: G-1004

The finest knife roll we offer at Knives and Stones

creating a thin geometry behind the edge that glides through ingredients

The Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku-2 Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Rainbow Damascus cladding and a carbon steel core

offering edge retention while remaining less demanding than traditional carbon steels

this guard serves as a practical upgrade for knife owners seeking a functional