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A small stone with a grain size of JIS 1000 intended for cleaning sharpening surfaces and for preparing a slurry on water stones before sharpening.. NANIWA Nagura is made of the same material as NANIWA's Super Stone series, giving it a longer lifespan than other manufacturers' Naguras. Made in Japan.
JIS Grain: 1000
Destiny: cleaning clogged micropores of sharpening stones
Application: preparing the suspension on the water stone before sharpening
Abrasive material: white aluminum oxide
Tie: solid resin, ensuring longevity
Dimensions: 59x29x19mm
Production: NANIWA factory in Osaka, Japan
Preparing the suspension before sharpening
NANIWA Nagura are small auxiliary stones used to clean the clogged surface of the sharpening stone, as well as to prepare the suspension on the sharpening stone before sharpening. This helps you get the most out of your stones. These stones are ideally suited to the Naniwa Super Stone series, but can be used with any other water stones.
Ease of use
Moisten the Nagura with a spray bottle or dip it in water for a while. These stones do not require long soaking.. The sharpening stones should also be wet enough.. Once both stones are wet, rub them together. This will create a suspension of abrasive particles on the surface of the stone.. Once enough slurry has been created, the stone is ready for sharpening.
Choose from a variety of grit sizes
NANIWA Nagura stones are offered in various grain sizes according to the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS). Nagura stones are designed for cleaning and creating a suspension, therefore we recommend choosing a Nagura stone with the same or higher JIS grit than the highest grit stone. For example, if you have a 1000 grit stone, choose a 1000 grit or higher Nagura. It is also possible to use a Nagura stone with a lower grit than the stone, but this will release harder particles and the resulting suspension will have a coarser grit than the stone itself. This is more useful for cleaning stone.
Maximizing the polishing effect
By using Nagura, which is finer than the stone, you will increase the polishing properties of the stone. Using very fine Nagura will not create a 10,000 grit stone from a 1000 grit stone, but the combination of the two abrasive particle sizes will enhance the polishing effect.
FAQ
P: What is the difference between Nagura and a cleansing stone? ABOUT: A nagura can be called any stone used to rub a sharpening stone in order to clean it or to create a slurry on the surface of the sharpening stone.. Nagura is sometimes called a dressing stone or dressing cube, both names can be used interchangeably. A nagura is a stone whose primary function is to create a suspension on the surface of the stone, and a dressing stone/block is any stone whose primary function is to clean the surface of a clogged or glazed surface of a sharpening stone.
P: What is the difference between the Naniwa Nagura sharpening stone and the Naniwa A-206 dressing stone? ABOUT: There are two differences. Nagura is designed to create a slurry on the surface of the sharpening stone, while the A-206 dressing stone is designed to clean the surface of the sharpening stone.. The second difference is that Nagura only needs to be moistened, whereas the A-206 grinding stone must be thoroughly soaked by immersing it under water.
P: Can Naniwa Nagura be used on any water stone? ABOUT: Yes.
P: Is the Nagura stone necessary or is it just an optional accessory? ABOUT: Using a Nagura stone is not necessary, but it will positively affect the final sharpening results.
