Thread: Which Naniwa SS to buy (400 or 800)?

I need recomendation from user who use these stones.
I have Naniwa 1k (that is my rougher stone) and sometimes it is not enough for remove bigger chips in reasonable time so I decide to buy one more rougher stone.
I think between Naniwa SS 400 and Naniwa SS 800, so which one of these two you can recommend?
Please I need just recomendations for Naniwa stones (no diamond plates, no other producers...)

Thx.

If you already have a 1k i would get the 400. on reallllllly bad blades i have used a 220 until the chips are 'almost' gone and then i move to a 1k (i don't have a stone in between) and it only takes a few minutes to get the 220 marks out.

The 400 is a very soft hone and it doesn't leave deep scratches. I think you'd be ok with that.
Do note that if you use it much, it will dish - so it will need frequent lapping.
Because it's so soft frequent lapping will wear it down pretty quickly.

For less then $10 extra you can get the shapton 500 grit glass stone. That would be much harder. I actually have one on the way now.

Currently I'm using the high carbon king 220 stone and that is a very hard stone.

I try not to mix hones.
That is main reason I am looking for Naniwa (I already have 1k-3k-5k-8k-10k). I know there are better solutions but as I told my brain function way like it function.

I though that might be the case, what about the naniwa chosera 400 then, they are a little harder aren't they? I haven't used them so I'm not sure.

pricey though at $67.00 but it is still a naniwa or dose it have to be an SS?

Originally Posted by Arch_E - New Orleans

As a woodworker,I’m looking for fast,effective ways to flatten blade backs and bevels. The Chosera 400 is truly a fabulous stone. It’s very dish resistant,loads up but still continues to reestablish edges and sharpen without glazing. The Nagura included with it is highly helpful in creating a cutting slurry.

This stone is not messy,produces a matte finish,and enables a 1000 grit stone to clean up the grind marks quite easily. If you’re looking for fast working,long lasting,and a lot less messy stone,the Chosera 400 is the stone to get. I’m amazed no one else has commented. This stone ROCKS!

Source:http://www.chefknivestogo.com/ch400grstwib.html

If you have to have the SS i would still get the 400