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The Shapton brand is a benchmark in the world of Japanese whetstones. Renowned by professionals and discerning enthusiasts alike, Shapton designs and manufactures highly consistent synthetic stones in Japan, engineered for maximum precision when sharpening. Unlike some softer stones, Shapton stones are distinguished by their controlled hardness, excellent durability and ability to remove material in a controlled manner, without altering the geometry of the wire.
Shapton stones are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from amateur cooks wishing to maintain their knives on a regular basis to professionals looking for extremely precise sharpening progress. Each range has its own specificities, both in terms of bonding and sharpening feel, to adapt to different types of steel and user expectations.
Shapton Rock Star range, performance and accessibility
The Shapton Rock Star range has been developed to offer high-performance stones that are accessible and easy to handle. These stones offer excellent abrasion capacity while maintaining good stability in use. They are particularly suited to users requiring a reliable stone for routine knife maintenance, without compromising on the quality of cut obtained.
Rock Star stones are available in a range of grits to cover all stages of sharpening. The lowest grits are suitable for restoring a dull edge or correcting a damaged edge, while the intermediate grits restore an effective edge for everyday use. Finer grits are designed to refine the edge and improve cutting feel. This range is equally suited to Western kitchen knives and to Japanese knives with harder steels, as long as a consistent progression is followed.
The Rock Star range is particularly recommended for users seeking a serious first approach to Japanese sharpening, with stones that are effective, consistent and easy to use.
Shapton Rock Star whetstones
Japanese whetstone Shapton Rock Star 60416 grit 3000
Awaiting Manufacturing
Shapton Kuromaku range, versatility for precision
The Shapton Kuromaku range, also known as Shapton Professional, is one of the brand's most popular. It is widely used by professional chefs, sharpeners and enthusiasts looking for a reliable, fast and highly consistent stone. Kuromaku stones stand out for their excellent abrasion speed and their ability to work efficiently on a wide variety of steels.
This range offers a wide choice of grits, from very coarse for major repairs or creating a new edge, to very fine for finishing and polishing the cutting edge. Intermediate grits are ideal for regular knife maintenance, restoring a clean, precise edge without needlessly removing material.
Kuromaku stones are equally suited to Western knives in softer steels and to Japanese knives in harder steels such as VG10, Blue Steel and other carbon steels. Their regularity ensures a constant angle and an even edge along the entire length of the blade.
Shapton Glass Stone range, finesse and absolute control
The Shapton Glass Stone range is designed for the most demanding users, looking for maximum control and extreme precision when sharpening. These stones are mounted on a glass support, giving them remarkable flatness and stability, even under intensive use.
Glass Stones are available in a wide range of grits, from those designed for edge recovery to very fine grits for advanced polishing. They are particularly appreciated for sharpening Japanese knives with hard steels, where regular contact between stone and blade is essential. Their hardness limits wear on the stone and enables very precise work, ideal for sharpening a wire or working on steels with a high carbon content.
This range is recommended for experienced users or professionals looking for a very stable stone, offering precise feedback during sharpening and enabling fine, controlled progress. Glass Stones are also ideal for demanding finishing work, where the aim is to obtain an extremely clean, even edge.
Shapton Glass Whetstones
Japanese whetstone Shapton Glass Stone 50202 grit 1000
In stock
35,90€
€44.90
Shapton Glass Whetstones
Japanese whetstone Shapton Glass Stone 50203 grit 8000
In stock
76,90€
€95.90
Shapton Glass Whetstones
Japanese whetstone Shapton Glass Stone 50903 grit 10000
In stock
106,90€
€118.90
Whichever range you choose, Shapton sharpening stones offer a reliable, long-lasting solution for effective knife maintenance. The choice of grit and range will depend above all on the condition of your blades, the type of steel and the level of finish you're looking for, with each range meeting specific and complementary needs.
