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The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.
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The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.
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The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This full progression includes the 320, 500, 1000, 3000, 6000, 8000, and 16000 grit stones, plus a holder.
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The GlassStone series of sharpening stones uses a revolutionary design to provide great usability within a thin package formed from a combination of glass layers. The conventional image is that sharpening stones are large and heavy, but GlassStones are not only thin and light, but also strong, as layers of tempered glass are stuck together. GlassStones therefore have strong resistance to cracking or sudden breakage caused by external shocks such as being dropped.
Shapton stones do not need to be soaked except the very first time after purchase. We do recommend that on first use, you pre-soak the stone in water for five to six minutes to secure even smoother sharpening. Shapton stones do not need a Nagura Stone, and lapping with a Nagura Stone will leave the surface rough and ragged.
- Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
- Abrasive layer: 5mm
- Micron: 29.4
- Mesh: 500
- 360g
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Suehiro is Japanese-made and some of the most popular in the market due to their consistent quality and excellent performance. We find the stones to have excellent feedback and even wear.
– Combination 1000/6000 grit for dull knives or moderate/small chip repair followed by polishing
– Includes a sturdy plastic base with rubber feet
– Includes small Nagura stone
- 175mm x 60mm x ~11-14mm (per grit)
– 950g weight
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Suehiro are Japanese-made whetstones and some of the most popular in the market due to their consistent quality and excellent performance. We find the stones to have excellent feedback and even wear.
– Combination 1000/3000 grit for dull knives or moderate/small chip repair followed by finishing
– Includes sturdy plastic base with rubber feet
– Includes small Nagura stone
- 175mm x 60mm x ~11-14mm (per grit)
– 950g weight
About the Natsuya
The Binsui is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting.
All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images.
*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*
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The Atoma Diamond Lapping Plates by Tsuboman Japan are widely recognised as the superior solution for flattening your whetstones. Strong, sturdy, and weighing in at just shy of 700g, these will make light work of even the hardest stones.
– Low 140 Grit for fast removal of stone surface
– Integrated handle makes flattening incredibly fast & easy
– Replaceable abrasive sheet
- 7.5cm x 21cm plate size
About the Natsuya
The Amakusa is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting.
All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images.
*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*
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The Ikyu 1000 grit is definitely different from many other stones we stock. Due to it's unique production method and relatively secretive blend ratio, it feels coarser, cuts faster, and feels more like a natural stone compared to many other 1000 grits.
It lays a fantastic base to progress to the Ikyu 3000, a blend of Mikawa Nagura and synthetic powder. It's extra thickness makes for a great value stone. These stones need to be soaked before use.
If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value.
Grit: #1000 (Use in the early stages of sharpening)
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If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value.
Grit: #1000 & #5000 (The ideal 2-step progression)
If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value.
Grit: #120 -> #320 -> #1000 -> #5000 -> #8000
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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback. The Karasu are the special edition in this range, made from natural whetstone powder. They are one of the finest finishing stones available.
- Finishing Whetstone for final polishing
- Medium Hardness, Excellent Tactile Feedback
- Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
- 780g
About the Ozuku
This stone is a very fine, hard finishing stone around ~10,000 grit. Simply splash and go, work up a slurry preferably with a Nagura stone, as this stone does not form a slurry quickly.
Named for the site of its origin, the Ozuku Japanese Natural Whetstone is a product of its homeland’s finest honing practices. Although the material used to produce these pieces comes from the same site, its depth means that there can be significant differences between individual stones. As a result, even though most of these stones fall within 8,000 to 12,000 grit, the actual grit size must be discovered through actual usage. Customers should bear in mind that these pieces are meant to be used along with nagura stones, which are rubbed atop their wet surfaces to produce an abrasive slurry.
Ozuku are mined in Kyoto Japan, one of the Higashi-mono, referring to a collection of five quarries famous since ancient times for their sharpening stones. Stones from Ozuku are renowned for their fine grain and exceptional hardness, though some examples can be too hard at times.
All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images.
*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*
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These Japanese made whetstones are some of the most popular on the market due to their consistent quality and excellent performance. We find the stones to have excellent feedback and even wear. The Rika is a crowd favourite finishing stone for it's smooth as butter feel, delivering pristine edges with great bite.
- Size 1 Finishing Whetstone (white) #5000
- Whetstone Size 206×73×23mm
- Package Size 256×90×55mm
- Appr. 900g
- Soaking Stone
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The Debado 1000 Grit are splash and go stone, the SNE1200 Grit is considered a mid-grit stone and is an essential step in your knife sharpening process. These stones are much harder than the usual Suehiro stones, resulting in slow wear and minimal dishing.
The Rika 5000 is a crowd favourite finishing stone for it's smooth as butter feel, delivering pristine edges with great bite.
Comes with Stone Holder for the Rika 5000.
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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.
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Supreme whetstones made by Suehiro Japan. The Debado are splash and go stone, the SNE4000 Grit is a finishing stone, perfect for everyday use. It will produce an edge with medium to high bite, but keep a high level of refinement. These stones are much harder than the usual Suehiro stones, resulting in slow wear and minimal dishing.
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A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.
- Coarse Whetstone (Used for bevel flattening, large chip repair, complete edge refurbishing)
- Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
- 880g