For those who demand unquestionable quality in kitchen work – always perfectly sharp knives and reliable tools – the Japanese ceramic stones of the Shapton brand were created. Two highly valued series, namely Shapton Kuromaku and Glass HR, include very fast stones that do not require frequent flattening. With Shapton stones, every professional kitchen user as well as cooking enthusiasts can handle sharpening kitchen knives, honing the cutting edge, and repairing chips.
Shapton - ceramic stones for sharpening knives and chisels
Considered among the hardest sharpening stones, Shapton stones perfectly handle very hard powdered steels even above 66 HRC, such as the steel ZDP-189 or R2 (Super Gold #2). They provide fast sharpening, exceptional ease of use, and, considering the range of grits from #120 up to #12000, comprehensive application. Excellent ceramic stones Shapton from the Kuromaku and Glass HR series will be appreciated by the most advanced and demanding users, both when sharpening knives, woodworking chisels, or razors.
Ceramic water stones Shapton Kuromaku
The first in the series of Shapton ceramic stones is Kuromaku, which undoubtedly includes some of the best products of this kind currently available on the global market. It is worth emphasizing what contributes to the much greater comfort of using Shapton Kuromaku stones compared to sharpeners of other brands – the fact that they maintain a flat, even surface for a long time. Because they wear down slowly, they do not require such frequent flattening, which firstly affects their durability and secondly the ease of use. The abrasive used in this series is "white aluminum oxide."
Due to the high hardness of the Shapton Kuromaku water stones, they can confidently be used to sharpen modern powdered steels hardened even above 66 HRC. Our offer includes a wide range of grits – from #120 to #320 for repairing damaged knives, broken tips, or chips, through stones for regular sharpening from #1000 to #2000, up to finishing stones from #5000 to #12000, enabling finishing and final polishing of the cutting edge to a so-called mirror finish.
"Splash and Go," meaning Kuromaku stones ready to use immediately
Unlike many of their competitive counterparts, Shapton Kuromaku sharpening stones do not require soaking in water before use. What does this mean? Due to their unique "Splash and Go" properties, which prevent them from absorbing water, they are practically ready to use immediately – just moisten them and you can start sharpening kitchen knives or chisels. The manufacturer only recommends a short soak in water (about 5 minutes) before the first use. Every subsequent time, just moisten the stone to enjoy both fast and convenient sharpening.
Remember not to leave Shapton Kuromaku stones in water for longer than a few hours.
Ceramic water stones Shapton Glass HR
Glass HR ceramic stones represent the most advanced stones of the Shapton brand, which easily handle even the hardest steel and knives made from modern alloys. Their excellent quality is especially evident compared to sharpening stones from other companies – they are much harder and wear down significantly less, which means they do not require such frequent flattening.
In our offer, they are available in grits from #320 to #8000. These ceramic stones are so-called "Splash and Go." They are ready to use immediately because they do not absorb water – to start sharpening with a Shapton Glass HR stone, just moisten it.
Ceramic sharpening stones Glass HR with glass base
Shapton Glass HR sharpening stones are made from carefully selected components. Each stone has the grit marked on the bottom as well as the abrasive particle size expressed in microns. The abrasive used in this case is "white aluminum oxide." Shapton Glass HR is a series where the manufacturer has taken care of every, literally the smallest detail.
A distinctive feature of Shapton Glass HR stones is also the 5-millimeter glass layer glued under the white ceramic part of the stone. This serves as a base, allowing the stone to be used over its entire thickness without fear of breaking. Moreover, despite its small thickness, these stones last much longer than other stones on the market.
One equally important advantage of Glass HR water stones, which cannot be overlooked, is their speed, i.e., exceptionally efficient steel removal, enabling very fast sharpening of kitchen knives or woodworking chisels. Advanced users will appreciate this feature, especially since the Shapton Glass HR series meets even the most demanding customer expectations.
Also read: Everything you need to know about ceramic knives.
