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title: "SHAPTON Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton"
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# 210x70x15 mm precision size 5000 grit ultra-fine ceramic Authentic Japanese craftsmanship SHAPTON Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton

**Brand:** shapton
**Price:** ₨58306
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SHAPTON Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton by shapton
- **How much does it cost?** ₨58306 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shapton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shapton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **One-Stone Solution:** Ideal for maintaining and refining edges without needing multiple stones
- • **Durable Japanese Ceramic:** Crafted in Japan for unmatched quality and longevity
- • **Integrated Non-Slip Case:** Protective, ergonomic case with rubber feet and drainage for effortless use and storage
- • **Ultra-Fine 5000 Grit Surface:** Achieve razor-sharp edges with consistent, uniform ceramic particles
- • **Precision Engineered Dimensions:** Perfectly sized 210x70x15 mm for stable sharpening sessions

## Overview

The SHAPTON KUROMAKU #5000 is a premium Japanese ceramic whetstone designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a flawless edge. Sized at 210x70x15 mm, its ultra-fine 5000 grit surface offers consistent sharpening performance, while the included non-slip, water-drainage case ensures convenience and durability. Perfect for maintaining and refining knife edges, this stone delivers years of reliable, precise sharpening with minimal upkeep.

## Description

Product description Grinding wheel size: Depth 210x width 70x height 15 (mm);Particle size: 5000 Legal Disclaimer May be subject to VAT/GST/Duty.

Review: An excellent medium-fine water stone, this and one or two strops are all you need for a good edge. - As others have observed, the grading of 1000 is probably a little high, it might be more like 800, it's definitely a medium stone rather than a fine one. Whilst you can use it to reprofile an edge, it will take a while, this stone excels at repairing and maintaing an already profiled knife. It's a very high quality stone, its consitency is uniform, there are no grit lumps (giving rise to pimples) and the wear in consistent over the whole surface. It is of one grade throughout, both sides cut the same. It's easy to use, do fully read the enclosed instructions though since some online videos are incorrect, it's not just a "splash and go" stone, it's porous throughout and requires an initial soaking period especially if it has been left to dry out. You also need to regularly splash as you sharpen to both lubricate and remove slurry. It's not as convenient as a dry diamond stone but it's a fraction of the price. In practice using it with a small towel around it is fine, once it has been soaked you only need a teaspoon of water every so often to keep the surface lubricated and clean. The case is nicely designed as well, it is sturdy and clicks closed positively so that even if you do the unspeakable and drop the stone in the closed box it should still be protected from fracture. There are four non-slip rubber button feet on the underside and a four-sided fence on the lid which retains the stone perfectly whilst allowing water and slurry to drain from the gaps in each corner. This means you don't need to buy or make a custom stone holder, the case does a perfectly adequate job for most people. The whetstone has a very nice smooth grind feel when sharpening, you can easily gauge from the drag how much metal you are removing, the tactile feedback from the stone is excellent. Unlike diamond stones this stone will wear and depending on your usage and technique/proficiency you will need to periodically flatten it which requires investing in a separate flattening stone, but it's well worth it and if you use and maintain this whetstone properly it will give you many years of faultless service and hundreds of sharp knives. Whilst you can buy a finer grade stone to finish on, you don't have to. The orange Kuromaku is a good enough compromise that you can use it to both shapen and finish needing only one or two leather strops with diamond paste to raise a knife to a razor edge (dependent on the knife of course). Overall this is an excellent quality stone, I'm very pleased with it and I also believe that it represents excellent value for money since you can just about get away with just the one expensive whetstone plus one flattening stone and a few rawhide strops. (You can do major reprofiling using those cheap diamond stones first.) As a novice I watched many online tutorials before purchase and I went with the consensus of opinion that this was an excellent value one-stone sharpening solution and after using it successfully (I sharpen all my friend's knives for practice) I concur with them all. If I buy an additional whetstone it will be probably be another Shapton.
Review: Is it the best…. :) - Best stone / grit for general tidying up and achieving an edge out of the range of these stones I have. Ceramic is simply an excellent way to stone your edges and these are well made, come with a box holder, are a really good price at time of writing and will last forever. Absolutely love these stones they are fantastic and better buying these than some other types of “whetstones” available as sets…to the novice I would recommend starting with just this stone and for the pros then you probably all ready know how good these are.

## Features

- Color: Wine
- Body size: 210 ~ 70 ~ 15 mm
- Item No .: K0704
- Granularity: # 5000
- Country of Origin: Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001TPH8YG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 39,854 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 40 in Manual Knife Sharpeners |
| Brand | Shapton |
| Colour | Pink |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,562) |
| Date First Available | 16 Aug. 2012 |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Model Number | K0704 |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 7 x 1.5 cm; 500 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shapton
- **Colour:** Pink
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 Years
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04944509307047
- **Grit type:** Super Fine
- **Item weight:** 0.5 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** Shapton
- **Material:** Ceramic
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Product dimensions:** 21L x 7W x 1.5H centimetres

## Images

![SHAPTON Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o9nzKvp5L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Dumb question, Could I use both sides? I kinda want to use the side without the writing.**
A: Yes, you can use both sides. 
It is written somewhere on the Shapton website that it's probably better to use the non-printed side.

From their Q&A:
Q: Which face of the KUROMAKU series sharpening stones should I use?
A: You can use either face, but we recommend that you start on the side where no letters have been printed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent medium-fine water stone, this and one or two strops are all you need for a good edge.
*by S***S on 16 April 2024*

As others have observed, the grading of 1000 is probably a little high, it might be more like 800, it's definitely a medium stone rather than a fine one. Whilst you can use it to reprofile an edge, it will take a while, this stone excels at repairing and maintaing an already profiled knife. It's a very high quality stone, its consitency is uniform, there are no grit lumps (giving rise to pimples) and the wear in consistent over the whole surface. It is of one grade throughout, both sides cut the same. It's easy to use, do fully read the enclosed instructions though since some online videos are incorrect, it's not just a "splash and go" stone, it's porous throughout and requires an initial soaking period especially if it has been left to dry out. You also need to regularly splash as you sharpen to both lubricate and remove slurry. It's not as convenient as a dry diamond stone but it's a fraction of the price. In practice using it with a small towel around it is fine, once it has been soaked you only need a teaspoon of water every so often to keep the surface lubricated and clean. The case is nicely designed as well, it is sturdy and clicks closed positively so that even if you do the unspeakable and drop the stone in the closed box it should still be protected from fracture. There are four non-slip rubber button feet on the underside and a four-sided fence on the lid which retains the stone perfectly whilst allowing water and slurry to drain from the gaps in each corner. This means you don't need to buy or make a custom stone holder, the case does a perfectly adequate job for most people. The whetstone has a very nice smooth grind feel when sharpening, you can easily gauge from the drag how much metal you are removing, the tactile feedback from the stone is excellent. Unlike diamond stones this stone will wear and depending on your usage and technique/proficiency you will need to periodically flatten it which requires investing in a separate flattening stone, but it's well worth it and if you use and maintain this whetstone properly it will give you many years of faultless service and hundreds of sharp knives. Whilst you can buy a finer grade stone to finish on, you don't have to. The orange Kuromaku is a good enough compromise that you can use it to both shapen and finish needing only one or two leather strops with diamond paste to raise a knife to a razor edge (dependent on the knife of course). Overall this is an excellent quality stone, I'm very pleased with it and I also believe that it represents excellent value for money since you can just about get away with just the one expensive whetstone plus one flattening stone and a few rawhide strops. (You can do major reprofiling using those cheap diamond stones first.) As a novice I watched many online tutorials before purchase and I went with the consensus of opinion that this was an excellent value one-stone sharpening solution and after using it successfully (I sharpen all my friend's knives for practice) I concur with them all. If I buy an additional whetstone it will be probably be another Shapton.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is it the best…. :)
*by C***S on 7 November 2023*

Best stone / grit for general tidying up and achieving an edge out of the range of these stones I have. Ceramic is simply an excellent way to stone your edges and these are well made, come with a box holder, are a really good price at time of writing and will last forever. Absolutely love these stones they are fantastic and better buying these than some other types of “whetstones” available as sets…to the novice I would recommend starting with just this stone and for the pros then you probably all ready know how good these are.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing stone. No soak time needed
*by A***R on 5 November 2024*

Much better than the cheap £30 crap for sale. Do yourself a favour and spend the bit extra for one of these. Much better feedback when sharpening and you don’t have to flatten it as much since the blade doesn’t dig in as much. Splash and go as well, no need to soak it for 20min like the other double sided ones.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shapton K0704 Blade Blade, #5000, Finish Enge
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