choosing a 3000 grit stone

[pressure cooker]

I'd like some advice on buying a 3000 grit stone. thinking about getting either the aoto natural blue, nonpareil blue or the naniwa cho-cera 3000.
which would be best for japanese western style knives.
thanks.

 

[Dan Seaver]

Try Minosharp or King stone brand, both are produced in Japan and are of excellent quality. Ebay sometimes has King stone 4,000 grit if that is close enough to 3,000 for you. I do not have experience with any that you listed so I am unable to comment on those, sorry.