Straight Razors

This listing is for one sharpening stone. The photograph is representative of what you may receive. Type: Belgian Yellow Selected, Mined in Belgium Grit: approx. 8000-10000 Ideal for: Sharpening/Finishing and edge retention. Not suitable for : Chamfering and chip removal Dimensions: 150x40mm, thickness varies. Directions for use: Wet the stone under running water and then pass the razor with “outward” movements on both sides, keeping the stone wet from time to time. Finish directly under running water. The stone provides a sharp and effective edge finish. Recommended for users with some sharpening experience due to the narrow size, this stone fits well in the palm of the hand. Although the estimated grit is 8000-10000, the abrasive power of this stone is very respectable. It only takes a few strokes of the razor over the stone to realize how much material is removed. For this reason, it is important for the user to be careful not to apply too much force to the razor when passing over the stone. According to the manufacturer, Ardennes Coticule, the stone is already lapped and ready to use. However, we would recommend flattening these stones before use. This stone should be used on the yellow side. Selected Belgian Yellow Natural Stone can be used with or without slurry. To obtain a slurry, we recommend using a Ardennes Selected stone bout (sold separately).

This listing is for a single coticule bout. The product photo gives an assortment of what you may receive. Bout Coticule Selected (Approx 8000-10,000grit) Size - Approx. 1.88-2.2 square centimeters Type: Belgian Yellow Selected The irregularly sized Coticule Selected bout allows you to obtain a slurry by rubbing it on a finishing stone to create a slurry that will accelerate the sharpening process before moving to a clean water finish. Not recommended for use on synthetic stones.

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa Professional line is noticeably harder than its less expensive Super Stone cousins. This stone is one of the fastest cutting, reliable stones on the market for professional sharpening. Use with Water only. Hone should be lapped (flattened) before first use

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 10000 grit is one of the highest rated finishing stones on the market. Consistent results, and mirror-polished smooth shaves. Stones should be lapped before first use! With a 10,000 grit Naniwa superstone, you can maintain all of your straight razors with ease - just do 10 strokes or so a month with only water and very little pressure, and your razor will stay sharp for as long as you're around!

The Naniwa Nagura Dressing Stone is an optional stone used for cleaning and refreshing the surface of Naniwa and other water stones. During sharpening, swarf, the waste metal removed from the blade being sharpened, can build up on the stone's surface. If not removed, the build up of swarf can slow a stone's sharpening action considerably. Using a Nagura Dressing stone, it is possible to clean the surface of a water stone without without removing as much material as more aggressive flattening stone would. This is useful when your stone could use a cleaning, but doesn't yet need flattening. Soak Before Use For best results, the Naniwa Nagura Dressing Stone should be soaked for several minutes until saturated prior to use. While your water stone is wet, rub the Nagura Dressing Stone on the water stone's surface until the surface is clean and free of the dark marks left by sharpening. Rinse the water stone thoroughly to remove grit left behind by the Nagura Dressing Stone before using or storing. Rinse the Nagura Dressing Stone and allow to dry between sharpening sessions. 600 grit. 2 3/4" x 2" x 1 3/8" (65mm x 47mm x 32mm). Made in Japan.

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa Chosera line is noticeably harder than its less expensive Super Stone cousins. This stone is one of the fastest cutting, reliable stones on the market for professional sharpening. Use with Water only. Hone should be lapped (flattened) before first use

NANIWA Advance For the professional and semi-professional Known for their consistent results, these Japanese made water stones are favorites for use with straight razors. S1-450: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm Grit: 5000

NANIWA Advance For the professional and semi-professional Known for their consistent results, these Japanese made water stones are favorites for use with straight razors. S1-491: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm Grit: 12,000 A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 12000 grit is one of the highest rated finishing stones on the market. Consistent results, and mirror-polished smooth shaves. Stones should be lapped before first use! With a 12,000 grit Naniwa superstone, you can maintain all of your straight razors with ease - just do 10 strokes or so a month with only water and very little pressure, and your razor will stay sharp for as long as you're around!

NANIWA Advance For the professional and semi-professional Known for their consistent results, these Japanese made water stones are favorites for use with straight razors. S1-480: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm Grit: 8000 A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 8000 grit is useful for continuing the polish on a razor or knife that already has a bevel set. It should be used AFTER a 3000, 4000, or 5000 grit stone. Stones should be lapped before first use! Although some guys shave off of a 8000 grit edge, most prefer the results from a final finishing stone (10000 or 12000 grit).

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 3000 grit is useful for beginning the polish on a razor that already has a bevel set. Stones should be lapped before first use!

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 1000 grit is useful for setting bevels on new razors and restoring damaged edges. Stones should be lapped before first use!