Japanese Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #8000 by Shapton

I purchased a range of grits from 1000 to 8000 (i need the 12000 next, but at £74, my budget is a little stretched this week, but will be purchased too). I'd previously bought the cheaper stones available on amazon and they were just not up to the job - barely able to cut into hardened steel and left a very patchy surface as whatever is in them lacks consistency with the composite inside them. Using the Shaptons has been eye opening. They cut evenly, quickly, consistently and cleanly through hardened steel and are worth every penny. The case is perfect as a temporary work stand, they require very little water and have to be one of the best investments i've made in regards to making blades. I couldn't be happier with them. Fantastic product, delivered remarkably quickly too

I previously bought the 2K and 5K to progress my sharpening from a Sharpal 1200 flat diamond plate, ( a good 'starter' platform in fairness), and these Kuromakus are superb. They 'cut' and polish without too much effort...so much so that I bought the 8K. My standard of plane iron and chisel edges are far from professional standards, but you can't argue against true sharpness. A lot of reviews/pundits reckon you don't need to go higher....but I'm looking at the 12K now. Disturbingly addictive in a closet samurai kind of way. Highly recommended although I'm sure I've alread y raved about this one .

I was impressed by the quality of the stone and by the packaging. This is the first stone I have from this brand and I will totally buy more. Easy to use and doesn't require much maintenance. My VG10 knife is razor sharp now

Excellent stone, very high quality

Shapton is my favorite stones. I use it for my straight razors and never let me down. Quality is excellent !!!

one word.. Great. So good I brought four stones.. very happy with it.

Sharpens knives as it should and gives a really sharp edge. Would recommend this for anybody in the meat industry trade.

Super fast delivery. Very good product.

Truely a master piece loved it

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llego antes de lo esperado en perfectas condiciones una piedra de alta calidad

Comme tout les pierres shapton la qualité est la ,un niveau de finition exceptionnelle, et c'est pas la plus élevé en granulométrie

Was für ein Stein. Wie die anderen schon beschrieben haben sehr gut. Vom ersten aufsetzen der Klinge auf den Stein merkt man, dass das etwas ganz anderes ist und man lernt das 8000 eben nicht gleich 8000 ist. Vorher hatte ich so ein Set aus China für 50€ die es ja über all gibt mit Riemen usw. Da war auch ein 8000er dabei. Dieser hatte aber nur die Zahl aufgeprägt und war vielleicht 2000. Hier etwas ganz anderes. Das alte Set kommt noch zum Vorschliff zum Einsatz und der neue Stein (dieser hier) macht das Finish. Er deckt aber gnadenlos jede Macke an der Klinge auf. Die wirklich polierte Oberfläche hat dann kleine Zähne an der Schneide. Die müssen mit einem guten Vorschliff erst weg, oder hier eben lange und mühevoll. Der Stein nimmt gut Material weg ohne das Material eben zu stark zu strapazieren. Wenn der Vorschliff gut dann wird das Messer mit wenig Aufwand perfekt. Eine wahre Freude mir dem Stein zu schleifen.