An excellent all round stone balancing cutting speed and wear rate delivering excellent value for money. Not as hard as Shapton Glass, comparable to the Kuromaku series. Splash and go, no need for soaking, ideal for beginners or intermediate sharpeners.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 10mm

Made In Japan

The Chocera are one of Naniwa's premium whetstone offerings. Similar to the Shapton Glass but with better feedback, albeit a slightly faster wear rate. A thick, firm, high-end stone perfect for all steel stypes and applications.

Dimensions of stone - 210 x 70 x 20

Made In Japan

Accessories Information

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
• Mesh: 10000
• 360g

Accessories Information

– Plastic blade guard with felt lining
– 16cm length, 3.2cm height
– Most suited to 12-15cm chef knives

Please note, carbon steel blades, when not oiled, can rust when stored in blade guards lined with felt. Please ensure to completely dry and oil your carbon steel knives before using the blade guard, and not to store them in felt guards for long periods of time.  

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*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  
 

*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

Accessories Information

Porter Smal Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.

– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 180mm Leather Length

*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

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

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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 (Use in the early stages of sharpening)

Weight: 668g

Dimensions: 210 x 70 x 15mm 

Accessories Information

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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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

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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

Accessories Information

Suehiro Large Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.

– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 330mm Leather Length
– Tapered end

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Suehiro Small Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.
– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 170mm Leather Length
– Tapered end

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)

Weight: 668g

Dimensions: 210 x 70 x 15mm

Habitat Small Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.
– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 148mm Leather Length

Accessories Information

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: 14.7
• Mesh: 1000
• 360g

Accessories Information

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: 4.9
• Mesh: 3000
• 360g

Accessories Information

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

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: 4
• Mesh: 3000
  
• No Case Included

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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.

Accessories Information

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: 2.45
• Mesh: 6000
• 360g