Standard flat whetstones are great for kitchen knives, but they can't properly maintain blades with a distinct curve. The Naniwa Goken "Carved" #1000 Grit Hand Stone is the specialist tool designed for exactly this task.

This stone is ingeniously shaped for versatility:

• One side features a concave (curved) surface. This hollow profile perfectly matches the convex, cutting edge of tools like sickles, scythes, secateurs (pruners), and shears, allowing you to maintain the correct angle and profile.
• The reverse side is flat, which is essential for working on the back (flat side) of the blade or for sharpening smaller, straight-edged utility tools.

The #1000 medium grit is ideal for restoring a sharp, working edge to tools that have become dull.

As a modern, resin-bonded stone, the Naniwa Goken requires no soaking. Simply splash it with water, and it's ready to use. It's a compact, durable, and essential specialty stone for any gardener, landscaper, or tool enthusiast.

Key Features:

• Specialty Profiled Shape: Features one concave (curved) side and one flat side.
• Ideal for Tools & Curved Blades: Designed for sickles, scythes, pruning shears, and other blades a flat stone can't sharpen.
• #1000 Medium Grit: The perfect grit for re-establishing a sharp working edge.
• Splash-and-Go: No pre-soaking required thanks to its resin-bonded construction.
• Compact & Portable: Easy to hold by hand and take anywhere.
• Durable: Naniwa's quality construction ensures a long service life.

Specifications:

• Brand: Naniwa
• Series: Goken "Carved" (Profiled Hand Stone)
• Grit: #1000 (Medium)
• Type: Resin-Bonded (Splash-and-Go)
• Dimensions: 133 x 28 x 20 mm
• Origin: Made in Japan