Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic Whetstone, #1000 Grit, Orange

Specifications

Brand

Shapton

Model

K0702

Grit

#1000 (Medium), Orange

Stone Dimensions

approx. 21 x 7 x 1.5cm

Full Unit Dimensions

22.81 x 8.79 x 3.99cm

Made In

Japan

Features

Ceramic-Bonded Abrasive: A ceramic-bonded stone surface that cuts steel with only a quick water splash.

#1000 Medium Grit: The orange Kuromaku line's #1000 medium-grit stone, model K0702.

Includes Rigid Plastic Base: The stone is seated in a stable plastic base with small feet.

22.81 x 8.79 x 3.99cm Full Unit: Disclosed exact dimensions for the stone plus its base, from an official measured product image.

Made in Japan: Manufactured by Shapton Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Benefits

No long soak required: The ceramic-bonded stone needs only a quick water splash rather than the extended soak traditional water stones require.

A precisely disclosed grit: This is exactly a #1000 medium grit stone (model K0702), not a vague 'sharpens knives' claim.

Backed by thousands of real ratings: 4,616 real ratings exist on this exact Amazon.co.jp listing at time of sourcing.

How to Use

Splash the stone surface with water.

Hold the knife at a consistent angle against the stone.

Draw the blade across the stone in smooth strokes.

Rinse and dry the stone and blade after use.

Who Is This For

The Home Knife Sharpener: You want to sharpen your kitchen knives at home quickly, with a disclosed ceramic-bonded grit stone rather than a long-soak traditional stone.

Product Story

The Shapton Kuromaku ("Ha no Kuromaku") line is a ceramic whetstone series from Shapton Co., known for cutting quickly without requiring a long soak like traditional water stones. This #1000 medium-grit, model K0702, orange stone is made in Japan and has 4,616 real ratings on its exact Amazon.co.jp listing.

What's Inside

• Shapton Kuromaku ceramic whetstone with plastic base

Care Guide

Storage: Store dry, away from direct sunlight, in the included plastic base.

Shelf Life: Not applicable (durable hand tool).

Important: Wet stone and blade surfaces are slippery; keep fingers clear of the blade path.

Ingredients and Materials

Ceramic abrasive compound: Sharpening surface material

Rigid plastic (base case): Stone base and storage case material

Comparison

Quick Answer

The Shapton Kuromaku #1000 Orange is a Japanese-made ceramic knife-sharpening whetstone, model K0702, that needs only a quick water splash rather than a long soak, with 4,616 real ratings on its exact listing.