Quote Originally Posted by English View Post
The best site I have found for Hones and Naniwa hones is the following:

Japanese Waterstones: Naniwa

You have to page down to see the hones.

But clearly there is a 12000 grit.

I've just ordered the 800/5000 to complement my Chosera. I'll let you know how it goes but the 800/5000 and the 3000/8000 combo stones represent great value. The price will I think probably rise soon.

Interestingly on the Naniwa Duetschland web site, they don't list the 12000 hone or the combination hones.

Also to add to the confusion, they advertise a Superstone range and a more expensive Superstone + range.

So it gets more confusing.

But the problem I'm having is, this stone is not available in JAPAN. Foreign market yes, Japanese market no. This is what troubles me so...this is what keeps me up at night, weeping and moaning...beating my breast in misery...