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Japanese Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #8000

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Material Ceramic
Brand Shapton
Color White, Blue, Purple, Cream, Orange, Green
Product Dimensions 9.09"L x 3.5"W x 1.61"H
Item Weight 500 Grams
Grit Type Coarse

About this item

  • Color: Melon
  • Body size: 210 ~ 70 ~ 15 mm
  • Item No .: K0710
  • Granularity: # 8000
  • Country of Origin: Japan

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4.4 4.4

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Product Description

Features : Finishing stone with a smooth sharpening feel and natural finish. There is no feeling of slipperiness which tends to be in the conventional finish grinding, and the screwing is good and also the polishing power is excellent. The storage case is easy to carry and also can be used as a sharpener holder. The Shapton Kuromaku Stones are available in 10 Grit sizes, easily identifiable by their individual colors : White(120 grit), Moss(220 grit), Blue-Black(320 grit), Orange(1000 grit), Blue(1500 grit), Green(2000 grit), Wine(5000 grit), Melon(8000 grit), Cream(12000 grit), Purple(30000 grit.) This large variation in grit sizes ensures plenty of ways to sharpen your tools, allowing you to remove old material with a coarser (lower number) grit, or polish and finish an edge with a finer (higher number) grit. Got a knife or a chisel that needs sharpening? perhaps a pair of scissors? Then the Shapton Kuromaku stones are the stones for you! Shapton is a high quality ceramic water stone manufacturer in Japan. We ensure high quality stones with very consistent micron graded particles. For its superior performance and quality, Shapton is a world leader in sharpening stones and sharpening accessories. Just pull out the stone, splash water on it and start sharpening in under a minute!

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
734 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, ease of use, value, and speed of the knife sharpener. They mention that it leaves a very little bur, does a great job of producing a truly sharp edge, and is easy to maintain. Some are also satisfied with finish. However, some customers differ on durability.

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43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife sharpener. They mention that it leaves very little bur, it's a great finishing stone for harder steels, and produces a fantastic polish. Some customers also say that the ceramic whetstones are a good finishing tool for their Dovo straight razor. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...A little delay but I got a good stone in the end.Stone itself if very good. Mirror finish!!!" Read more

"...An 8000 grit stone is a great finishing stone for harder steels, typical of Japanese knives (HRC 60 or higher)...." Read more

"Its a good stone. I'm using it on a straight razor" Read more

"...This stone is great finishing tool for my Dovo straight razor. I'm getting the smoothest shave I ever have after honing." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife sharpener. They mention that the softer stones do a great job of producing a truly sharp edge, and the 8000 Ceramic is an excellent sharpening stone. It gives a good shave-ready edge and is easy to maintain with a DMT or some 400 grit paper.

"...for a few months now and it really does help get the knife to a nice sharp edge with no burrs." Read more

"...fast on A2 steel blades and leaves a mirror finished surface and a very keen edge." Read more

"...Gives me a good shave-ready edge for the straight razors...." Read more

"...They are excellent, gives a really nice hair poping sharp edge. I love that they are splash and go, I definitely recommend" Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers find the knife sharpener easy to use. They mention that it performs as advertised, is really hard, and doesn't need to soak in water. They also say that it's an enjoyable skill to perfect, and that the stone is great.

"...The stone arrived promptly. It is very hard, and very smooth...." Read more

"...It's one of a higher quality stones I'm familiar with, and very simple and straightforward to use - no soaking required." Read more

"Very easy to use to pretty up the edge...." Read more

"...My only complaint/ suggestion is possibly instructions in multiple languages.. especially if new to sharpening!! and that's why this isn't a 5 star" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is a great product for the price and has excellent quality.

"Shapton makes the best ceramic stones around. Great quality for the price." Read more

"Good value. I’m happy with it so far. Actually removes metal from chisels, and plane blades faster than I expected" Read more

"Performs as advertised. Easy to use and good value for your money. Happy with the overall performance." Read more

"Very reasonable price for a Shapton 8k grit stone...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the speed of the knife sharpener. They mention it is very fast cutting, leaves a finer mirror polish than 2000 grit 3m, and is very quick to sharpen a knife. It also planes blades faster than they expected and puts on a very shiny polish.

"...Bottom line, it worked very well for me. It is aggressive and fast on A2 steel blades and leaves a mirror finished surface and a very keen edge." Read more

"...Shapton Pro stones cut fast and this 8000 grit stone leaves a nice polish...." Read more

"...Actually removes metal from chisels, and plane blades faster than I expected" Read more

"This stone is very quick to sharpen a knife and gives an unbelievable edge...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the finish of the knife sharpener. They mention that it leaves a finer mirror polish than other sharpeners, the stone itself is very good, and it's excellent for polishing.

"...Stone itself if very good. Mirror finish!!!" Read more

"...This gives an essentially-mirror finish on my blades. I use these for kitchen knives - various steels including some high carbon Japanese knives...." Read more

"...It is aggressive and fast on A2 steel blades and leaves a mirror finished surface and a very keen edge." Read more

"...Shapton Pro stones cut fast and this 8000 grit stone leaves a nice polish...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the case of the knife sharpener. They mention that it comes with a case.

"...This product comes with a self-contained case. this is a splash and go stone. arrived undamaged and on time...." Read more

"...this stone os 15 mm thick not 10, has a case/ holder, does not load up like the naniwa or warp like the N. grit wse they are both good Im no expert..." Read more

"Very nice stone and I love that it comes with a case! The stones made for the Japanese market are just as good as those for the USA but much cheaper" Read more

5 customers mention2 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the knife sharpener. Some mention that it will last a lot longer, while others say that it arrived damaged, broken, and with the factory box mangled.

"2nd stone arrived with the factory box mangled...." Read more

"While these are true and will last a lot longer, they do not hone any better than my whetstones that cost a lot less...." Read more

"item arrived damaged. returned for refund." Read more

"Good size and durability.Does it's job well" Read more

Mine was broken but amazon replaced it
5 Stars
Mine was broken but amazon replaced it
Shipped in a thin unpadded plastic envelope so t was cracked when it came. Second one was fine. A little delay but I got a good stone in the end.Stone itself if very good. Mirror finish!!!
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Shipped in a thin unpadded plastic envelope so t was cracked when it came. Second one was fine. A little delay but I got a good stone in the end.

Stone itself if very good. Mirror finish!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 8K stone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing whetstones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2023
I purchased a range of grits from 1000 to 8000 (i need the 12000 next, but at £74, my budget is a little stretched this week, but will be purchased too). I'd previously bought the cheaper stones available on amazon and they were just not up to the job - barely able to cut into hardened steel and left a very patchy surface as whatever is in them lacks consistency with the composite inside them. Using the Shaptons has been eye opening. They cut evenly, quickly, consistently and cleanly through hardened steel and are worth every penny. The case is perfect as a temporary work stand, they require very little water and have to be one of the best investments i've made in regards to making blades. I couldn't be happier with them. Fantastic product, delivered remarkably quickly too
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