Naniwa "Aka-Ebi" Green Silicon Carbide Bench Stone #220 Authentic Japanese Waterstone — Solid GC Coarse Bench Stone for Bevel Reshaping & Edge Restoration

OVERVIEW & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The dependable "Red Shrimp" coarse bench stone for rapid edge re-shaping and bevel correction.

Manufactured in Japan by Naniwa Abrasives, the "Aka-Ebi" (Red Shrimp) series is a time-tested favorite among traditional Japanese craftsmen. The HI-0130 is a solid, single-layer bench stone composed entirely of high-grade Green Silicon Carbide (GC-Kaku).

Formulated with a versatile coarse #220 grit, it strikes the ideal balance between aggressive steel removal and refined scratch pattern control. It quickly removes small nicks, cleans off stubborn surface rust, and restores proper bevel angles on Japanese garden shears (Ueki-basami), secateurs, sickles, and heavy cutlery before moving to medium polishing stones.

KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Premium GC (Green Silicon Carbide) Abrasive: Hard, sharp abrasive grains bite aggressively into both standard high-carbon and hardened Japanese tool steels without glazing over.
- Solid Coarse #220 Block: Full 25mm thickness of uniform #220 GC abrasive allows dedicated, heavy-duty use on both sides without structural compromise.
- Stable Bench Profile: Measuring 205mm × 50mm × 25mm, it offers a solid, spacious surface for workbench sharpening.
- Iconic "Aka-Ebi" Heritage: Crafted in Japan under Naniwa's famous "Red Shrimp" brand, trusted for generations by Japanese woodworkers and gardeners.

- Specifications:
  - Brand: Naniwa (ナニワ研磨工業 - 赤エビ印 / Red Shrimp)
  - Model: HI-0130 (#285 / GC角 一丁掛)
  - Grit: #220 (Coarse / 荒目)
  - Abrasive Material: Green Silicon Carbide (GC角)
  - Dimensions: 205mm × 50mm × 25mm
  - Origin: Made in Japan

HOW TO USE
Submerge the stone in water for 5–10 minutes prior to use until air bubbles stop rising. Keep the stone surface moist during sharpening to allow the slurry to build up naturally. Use moderate pressure to rapidly re-establish your bevel before finishing on medium-grit stones (#800 or #1000).