Thread: New hone Naniwa Diamond Whetstone #3000 grit

[U]Naniwa Diamond Whetstone #3000


The above photos are of a Naniwa Diamond Whetstone #3000 grit. It is an aluminium base (14mm) with a 2 mm layer of sintered diamonds bonded electronically to the plate. However it is technically a whetstone, differing from say, an Atoma plate, that has electrobonded clusters of diamonds spaced on a steel 1mm plate. It is model DR-7530. (there are I think four grit variations up to 6k) Today as appears in the photo I am going to try this stone out to set the bevel on the razor in the photo, a Dovo Encina 6/8 Stainless blade, which is brand new. I have examined the surface of this new whetstone, and I compared it side by side to a Naniwa superstone 3k, and the superstone feels a lot less abrasive, so I am going to experiment with it and see how it fares, especially with a stainless steel razor. This is an expensive stone, in Australia at least, and would be nearly $200 USD. As I mentioned it is a test, I saw the stone advertised on Japanese Tools Australia website, and it piqued my interest. The vendor also said it would be suitable to dress my harder Japanese natural stones. It also comes with a 400 grit conditioning stone. The instructions suggest it be wet when used, and treated like any other stone. I will update the results at a later time. Anyone who has experience with this range, your experience would be welcomed.
Bob