Japanese Sharpening Whetstones

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Includes

• Yoshoku 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone (soak for 5-10 minutes before use)
• Approx. stone dimensions: 180mm x 60mm x 30mm
• Guide Clip
• Nagura Stone (flattening stone)
• Bamboo holder with rubber nonslip base

Accessories Information

Includes

• Yoshoku 1000/3000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone (soak for 5-10minutes before use)
• Approx. stone dimensions: 180mm x 60mm x 30mm
• Guide Clip
• Nagura Stone (flattening stone)
• Bamboo holder with rubber nonslip base
• Suitable for VG10, AUS8 & softer stainless applications

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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

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Heavy duty, sturdy rubber-based whetstone holder. 
– Sturdy stainless steel and rubber construction 
– Heavy Duty Locking Screw
– Holds stones from 73mm to 218mm in length

– Weight: 577g

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: #320 Coarse (Only for stubborn steel or small repairs)

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One of the best whetstone holders money can buy. Heavy duty, sturdy, and of the highest quality. 
– Sturdy stainless steel and rubber construction 
– Heavy Duty Locking Screw
– Holds stones from 150mm to 250mm in length

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Supreme whetstones made by Suehiro Japan. The Debado 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.

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: #5000 Fine (For Honing, or for edge polishing, use after the 1000)

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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

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*

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: #8000 Very Fine (For honing or edge polishing, use after the 5000)

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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: #120 Very Coarse (Only for larger repairs)

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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.  

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Micron: 11
• Mesh: 1000
  

When you're trying to achieve an ultra-precise edge, the slightest wobble or vibration can result in distortions in the blade. The GS Holder is heavy enough to use as a sharpening base, and its form gives it stability far higher than that of the GS Field Holder.

Dimensions: 259 x 86 x 56mm

Weight: approx. 1,960g

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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.  

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Micron: 4
• Mesh: 3000
  
• No Case Included

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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.  

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Micron: 25
• Mesh: 500
  

Accessories Information

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.  

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Micron: 2
• Mesh: 6000
  
• No Case Included

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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.  

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Micron: 40
• Mesh: 320
  

These Naniwa are excellent bang for buck, albeit being a little smaller than traditional stones. Great for touching up of Petty/Bunka/Nakiri size blades and smaller Gyuto.

• Medium-Soft
• Whetstone grit ＃1000
• Whetstone Size 175×55×15mm