Naniwa 600 Grit 'Bubble Gum' Water Stone for KME Sharpener

The Naniwa 600 Grit "Bubble Gum" sharpening stone is a versatile and flexible coarse stone that is 1" x 4" in size, mounted on an aluminum blank with a total thickness of 5-6mm. This stone is designed for profiling, repairs, and initial maintenance on your edges, and gets its name from the bubble gum pink flavor it possesses.

The stone has a smooth and soft feel to it, but packs quite an aggressive punch, making it ideal for cleaning up deeper factory scratches. It is particularly well-suited for use with harder and more abrasion-resistant steels, as it can help with the initial sharpening process and the removal of deeper diamond scratches after using other diamond plates or stones.

One of the key benefits of the Naniwa 600 Bubble Gum stone is that it helps to make the transition from diamond plates and stones easier and cleaner. It serves as a good foundation stone before progressing to finer grits, allowing for a more seamless sharpening progression.

When using this stone, it is recommended to soak it in water for a minute or two before use, and then let it air dry and store it dry when not in use. The stone is designed to be used with water only, and the abrasive material is Aluminum Oxide.

The versatility of the Naniwa 600 Bubble Gum stone is further highlighted by its ability to work on almost all types of knives, scissors, tools, and chisels, including those made with abrasion-resistant steels. Additionally, the 1x4 size makes it suitable for use with the KME Sharpener, as well as for use as a slip stone, field stone, or pocket stone for knife repairs and sharpening on the go.

In terms of the ideal placement within a sharpening progression, the Naniwa 600 Bubble Gum stone is an excellent choice for starting the sharpening process on factory-edged knives or for light repair and maintenance of an already sharpened but dull edge. It can also be used after any diamond grit plate or stone to remove the deeper diamond scratches, and before progressing to a finer and/or medium grit stone (800 - 2K grit).

Furthermore, the Naniwa 600 Bubble Gum stone can be used in a mix-and-match progression with other synthetic and natural sharpening stones, as well as with other brands, such as Shapton, Sigma, Suehiro, Imanishi, King, and so on, allowing for a customized and tailored sharpening experience.

Overall, the Naniwa 600 Grit "Bubble Gum" sharpening stone is a versatile and effective tool for profiling, repairing, and maintaining the edges of a wide range of knives, tools, and other cutting implements, particularly those made from harder and more abrasion-resistant steels.

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