Niwaki Sharpening Stone (Whetstone) #1000 Grit

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Sharpening Stone #1000 Grit: Fine for regular sharpening.
The most practical sharpening stone for every day sharpening. One of three available Sharpening Stones for keeping your garden tools nice and sharp. #220 Grit: Coarse for rough blades, #1000 Grit: Fine for regular sharpening, & #3000Grit: Super fine for honing and detailed work.

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A Niwaki Sharpening Stone 1000 Grit, three quarter view showing the curved top. Used for regular Sharpening.

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Sharpening Stone #1000 Grit: Fine for regular sharpening.
The most practical sharpening stone for every day sharpening.

One of three available Sharpening Stones for keeping your garden tools nice and sharp. #220 Grit: Coarse for rough blades, #1000 Grit: Fine for regular sharpening, & #3000Grit: Super fine for honing and detailed work.

The Sharpening Stone is designed for keeping your secateurs sharp but it’s also ideal for Shears, Topiary Clippers and other garden tools that require sharpening.
It has a concave edge which follows the curve of the blade perfectly, plus these are able to get right into tight spots.

Soak thoroughly before use.

Product information

  • #1000 Grit: Fine for regular sharpening
  • 136g
  • 131 x 20 x 23mm
  • Made in Osaka, Japan

Caring For Your Tools

Most of our Japanese garden tools are made from carbon steel - this means they will, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

1. Correct Use:

  • Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
  • Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
  • Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
  • Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
  • Pay attention to the maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
  • Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

2. Keeping them Clean:

  • Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Crean Mate and water
  • Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place

     

3. Keeping them Sharp:

New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).

  • Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
  • Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing

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Sharpening

Keeping Them Sharp:

New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).

For Secateurs:

NB. We strongly advise NOT taking your secateurs apart - they never go back together quite the same.

Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks.

Our Niwaki Sharpening Stones work for just about every edged blade:

  • #220 Grit: Coarse, for rough blades
  • #1000 Grit: Fine, for regular sharpening - the most useful stone for every day sharpening
  • #3000 Grit: Super fine, for honing and detailed work
  • Soak stones in water for a few minutes before use, and keep wet during use
  • Use the concave edge of the stone, moving from the pivot towards the tip of the blade, following the curve as you go.Sharpen Shears and Topiary Clippers EVERY TIME you use them - the difference is amazing

For strait bladed tools:

  • Use the flat side of the stone. Then back again - back and forth along the whole length of the blade
  • Use as much of the stone as possible, not just the top inch
  • This is a gentle action - don’t use too much pressure
  • Next, turn the tools over, and use the flat side of the stone to smooth the burr off the inside of the blade, going slightly over, creating a very fine bevel
  • Use the convex edge of the stone to clean off the curved edge of the bypass
  • Finally, clean and dry the secateurs, and wipe with Camellia Oil
  • If you need any more information please contact us.
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1 review for Niwaki Sharpening Stone (Whetstone) #1000 Grit

  1. Sybil R. (Verified) –

    Good shape for a sharpening stone
    Pleased with this . Useful for sharpening a variety of different shaped blades.

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Aesthetically Pleasing Design

Well considered, simple in design with attention to detail, precision and function

Handmade by Japanese Forges

Many tools are hand finished with tough carbon steel which keeps a formidable edge

Popular With Gardeners

Extremely popular today with garden enthusiasts and professionals

Good Range In Store

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