Thread: Naniwa coating

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

With my naniwa 1k i had to, and i'm quoting glen from memory, "lap the crap out of it"

Wouldn't you think that in this day and age, with our levels of technology and manufacturing moxie, that we would have finally eliminated those basic, primitive organic components? Kinda makes you wonder what those brownish/blackish scales are made of, or how much bleach is needed to turn your basic, primitive organic materials into that whitish/ivory stuff.

Nanis do have sort of a chalky layer above the "real" hone that needs lapping off. This top layer wets evenly, you'll be able to easily recognize the 'real' stuff because it has a more speckled look when wet... almost tie-die type patterns. You'll see the difference.

Originally Posted by MWS

Whoa-! Of course, of course...you've given excellent advice (as has everyone) and it's very much appreciated.

I guess the confusion was in my OP, I wasn't looking for how to lap but rather whether Naniwa stones have some funky coating on them that needs to be removed first before initial use.

I'll be sure to give them all a good lapping before first use, thanks again!

Whoops sorry that did come off a bit strong hehehe
I just thought maybe I hadn't...
Coating might not be the right word, I think BK actually describes it better right above this post..

THere is a sticker on the stone that you can peel off. Fresh natural taste ou can taste.