A grit designed to refine the edge
Rediscover the pleasure of a precise cut with the Shapton Rock Star 60316 2000-grit sharpening stone! Designed to maintain a slightly dull edge and refine the sharpness after using a coarser stone, it’s the perfect companion for your regular sharpening sessions.
The 2000 grit serves as an intermediate step between routine sharpening on a coarser grit and more advanced finishing. This knife sharpening stone allows you to restore a slightly worn edge or refine the result achieved with a 1000-grit stone.
Measuring 210 × 70 × 10 mm, this Japanese Shapton stone provides a comfortable surface to guide your sharpening strokes. Its solid construction features 10 mm of abrasive material, with no glass plate glued to the underside. Its wear resistance helps preserve its surface over multiple sharpening sessions; however, it’s still necessary to check its flatness to ensure precise results.
Its features facilitate regular blade maintenance:
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- Grit 2000: touch-ups and fine finishing
- 6-micron grain size: ideal for polishing and finishing the cutting edge
- Wet stone: moisten during use
- Made in Japan
This ceramic stone is used with water and should be mounted on a stable, suitable base. Its quick setup makes touch-ups easy: just a few moments to moisten the surface, and you’re ready to go! For a blade that is very dull or has chips, start with a coarser stone before moving on to 2000-grit.
The right techniques for precise sharpening
Moisten your water stone, then keep its surface wet while sharpening. Maintain a consistent angle suited to the knife and reduce pressure toward the end of the session. After use, rinse the stone, wipe off excess water, and let it dry naturally at room temperature. Avoid prolonged soaking, direct sunlight, and forced drying. Check its flatness and correct it with a compatible tool when necessary.
Japanese sharpening expertise
Shapton develops synthetic whetstones that combine abrasive efficiency, quick preparation, and wear resistance. With its Rock Star, Glass Stone, and Kuromaku lines, the Japanese brand offers various grit sizes to support blade maintenance. From restoring the edge to finishing touches, everyone can create a sharpening sequence tailored to their needs.
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