Professional Knife Sharpening Stone & Gear
Our collection of professional sharpening stones is crafted for chefs and home cooks who demand precision and control. From fine-grit water stones to versatile diamond sharpening systems, each sharpening stone is selected for durability and performance. Whether you're maintaining Japanese steel or Western-style knives, find the perfect sharpening solution for your kitchen tools, with options for all skill levels.
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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.
This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.
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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.
This full progression includes the 320, 500, 1000, 3000, 6000, 8000, and 16000 grit stones, plus a holder.
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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
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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
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Suehiro are Japanese-made whetstones 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 1000/3000 grit for dull knives or moderate/small chip repair followed by finishing
– Includes sturdy plastic base with rubber feet
– Includes small Nagura stone
- 175mm x 60mm x ~11-14mm (per grit)
– 950g weight
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The Atoma Diamond Lapping Plates by Tsuboman Japan are widely recognised as the superior solution for flattening your whetstones. Strong, sturdy, and weighing in at just shy of 700g, these will make light work of even the hardest stones.
– Low 140 Grit for fast removal of stone surface
– Integrated handle makes flattening incredibly fast & easy
– Replaceable abrasive sheet
- 7.5cm x 21cm plate size
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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.
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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
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Porter 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
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)
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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 & #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: #120 -> #320 -> #1000 -> #5000 -> #8000
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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
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The Debado 1000 Grit are splash and go stone, the SNE1200 Grit is considered a mid-grit stone and is an essential step in your knife sharpening process. These stones are much harder than the usual Suehiro stones, resulting in slow wear and minimal dishing.
The Rika 5000 is a crowd favourite finishing stone for it's smooth as butter feel, delivering pristine edges with great bite.
Comes with Stone Holder for the Rika 5000.
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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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Supreme whetstones made by Suehiro Japan. The Debado are splash and go stone, the SNE4000 Grit is a finishing stone, perfect for everyday use. It will produce an edge with medium to high bite, but keep a high level of refinement. These stones are much harder than the usual Suehiro stones, resulting in slow wear and minimal dishing.
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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.
- Coarse Whetstone (Used for bevel flattening, large chip repair, complete edge refurbishing)
- Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
- 880g
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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
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This synthetic/natural powder (Mikawa Nagura) blend is a perfect finisher for most carbon steels. Designed to be used after the 3000 grit Ikyu Shin Nagura.
These are soaking stones on the softer side which are best used with a slurry, so use a lapping plate or Nagura stone.