Naniwa Gouken Arata (Baby Chosera) 400 / 1K / 3K Whetstones BundleNANIWA CHOSERA ONLY SALES TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY Naniwa Gouken Arata (Baby Chosera) 400 1000 3000 Grit Japanese Waterstone Set The Naniwa Gouken Arata, often referred to as the Baby Chosera, delivers the renowned Chosera sharpening performance in a more compact and accessible format. Manufactured in Japan, these stones share the same ceramic based technology that made the Chosera line legendary, offering exceptional speed, feedback, and

pairing traditional wa-style ergonomics with the functional geometry of this compact bunka profile

This combination of artistic black damascus aesthetics and functional geometry suits users seeking a distinctive small utility knife that handles intricate cutting duties without sacrificing structural substance

158 mm  Blade Height at Heel

165 mm Weight 126 g Tip to Heel Length 156 mm Blade Height at Heel 35 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

and cutting meat

5 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2

Weighing between 68g and 99g with a spine measuring 1

Aogami Super carbon steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use as the non-stainless cladding is prone to rust

This textured surface treatment reduces food adhesion during use

with a hardness range of 60-64 HRC supporting sustained sharpness

This Shigeki Tanaka 165mm Santoku features SG2/R2 powdered stainless steel and an ironwood handle

The tsuchime hammered surface finish provides visual texture across the blade face while the octagonal wa handle is crafted from durable Black Chacate timber