Whether you’re touching up a pocket knife on the trail or maintaining an edge in the workshop, having a compact sharpening stone can make all the difference. The 1×2 Tear Drop Slip Stone Set combines the trusted performance of Naniwa Chosera stones with a portable design that easily fits into a tool kit, backpack, or field bag.

Despite their small size, these stones are surprisingly versatile. Each measures approximately 1″ × 2″ and is about 5 mm thick, making them easy to carry without sacrificing functionality.

A Small Stone with Big Capabilities

The unique tear drop shape allows each stone to handle more than just flat edges.

The flat surfaces are ideal for:

• Sharpening dull edges
• Routine edge maintenance
• Light polishing

The shaped ends make it easy to sharpen areas that larger bench stones simply can’t reach.

• Pointed V-shaped end – Perfect for serrated knives, small grooves, hooks, and tight spaces.
• Rounded end – Designed for recurved blades and scalloped serrations where a flat stone isn’t effective.

Instead of carrying multiple specialty tools, one slip stone can handle a wide variety of sharpening tasks.

Designed for Everyday Carry

These compact stones are useful in many situations, including:

• Field sharpening while camping or hunting
• Emergency preparedness kits
• Everyday carry (EDC) gear
• Touch-ups between full sharpening sessions
• Creating a slurry on larger water stones
• Workshop maintenance

Their small footprint also makes them a practical choice for anyone with limited storage space.

Water Stones Only

Like all Naniwa Chosera stones, these slip stones are designed to be used with water only. Simply wet the surface before sharpening. Oil is not required and should not be used.

Using water helps keep the surface clean while allowing the stone to cut smoothly and consistently.

Three Set Options

The Tear Drop Slip Stones are available in three different configurations, allowing you to choose the grit range that best fits your sharpening needs.

Coarse Set

The Coarse Set includes:

• 400 grit
• 600 grit
• 800 grit
• 1,000 grit

These stones are well suited for restoring dull edges, repairing minor damage, and producing a sharp working edge. They’re an excellent choice for outdoor use and general knife maintenance.

Fine Set

The Fine Set includes:

• 2,000 grit
• 3,000 grit
• 5,000 grit
• 10,000 grit

These finer grits are intended for refining an already sharp edge, removing fine scratch patterns, and improving polish. They’re ideal for maintaining kitchen knives, woodworking tools, straight razors, and other precision cutting tools.

Full Set

For those who want the complete progression, the Full Set includes all eight grits from 400 through 10,000.

Having the entire range allows you to repair, sharpen, refine, and polish using the same compact stone format.

Why Choose Naniwa Chosera?

Naniwa Chosera stones have earned a strong reputation among knife enthusiasts, woodworkers, and professional sharpeners for their fast cutting speed, excellent feedback, and consistent results.

The Tear Drop Slip Stones offer those same qualities in a size that’s easy to take almost anywhere. Whether you’re maintaining a folding knife in the field or touching up a kitchen knife at home, these stones provide a practical solution without the bulk of full-size bench stones.

Final Thoughts

The 1×2 Tear Drop Slip Stone Set is proof that a sharpening stone doesn’t have to be large to be useful. With flat surfaces for standard sharpening and specially shaped ends for serrations and recurves, each stone serves multiple purposes while taking up very little space.

Whether you choose the Coarse Set, Fine Set, or the complete Full Set, you’ll have a compact sharpening solution that’s ready whenever and wherever you need it.

We’ve bundled these into 3 choices – a coarse set with 400, 600, 800, and 1K grit; a fine set with 2K, 3K, 5K, and 10K grits; and full set of 8 grits.