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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
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)
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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: #1000 (Use in the early stages of sharpening)
Weight: 668g
Dimensions: 210 x 70 x 15mm
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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.
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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 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
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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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
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
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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: 2
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Mesh: 6000
- No Case Included
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Chef's Edge range of stones was designed around a blend of performance, price, and longevity. The 1000 grit are an extra thickness, fast-cutting stone with excellent feedback and a slow wear rate. A little softer than the Kuromaku from Shapton.
210mm x 75mm x 29mm
982g
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 Chef's Edge range of stones was designed around a blend of performance, price, and longevity. The 1000 grit are an extra thickness, fast-cutting stone with excellent feedback and a slow wear rate. A little softer than the Kuromaku from Shapton.
205mm x 76mm x 26mm
770g
Chef's Edge
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled selection of Japanese knives. From the versatile Gyuto and the precise Santoku to specialized knives like the Nakiri and Yanagiba, each knife is handpicked for its quality and performance.