Naniwa Chosera #1000 grit King This Ohishi uses a Blue

This Ohishi uses a Blue #2 carbon steel core with stainless steel cladding

Are sometimes difficult to find

*Be sure not to use steel wool on the outer cladding as it scratches easily

Western Handle Comfort

Cladding: Stainless steel

Naniwa Chosera #1000 grit King This Ohishi uses a BlueThe Naniwa Chosera series, crafted exclusively for the Japanese market, offers premium sharpening performance. Featuring a thicker design than the PRO line, this whetstone includes a Nagura flattening stone for enhanced sharpening efficiency, with base attached. Built for professional grade use. This is a medium grit stone. Use this as a starting point for regular maintenance. Used after a coarse whetstone, and before moving to a polishing whetstone.