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SHAPTON-PRO-320-1000-5000

Shapton Professional Kuromaku Japanese Sharpening Stones, Set of 3: 320, 1000, 5000

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Set of three Shapton Kuromaku / Professional Japanese Sharpening (Water) Stones: Coarse 320 grit; Medium 1000 Grit, Fine 5000 Grit

Superb stones! A VERY popular set with home and pro users alike. Excellent quality stones, they cut fast and are durable and long-lasting, with consistent and pleasant feedback/feel. A superb value in a high quality Japanese water stone set! Easy to use as well: just splash-and-go, no soaking.

 A complete sharpening set, for everything from cutting a new edge with the 320 grit for damaged or very old and dull knives, to honing with the 1000 and polishing, finishing or stropping with the 5000 grit. Consider adding an 8,000 or 12,000 grit ultra-fine stone if you have Japanese knives or a straight razor and want a super-fine polished edge. Stones individually boxed, 21 cm x 7 cm surface (8.25"x2.75"). 1.5 cm thick. The stone boxes can be used as basic stands for casual sharpening, but consider adding a proper adjustable stone holder for a much heavier and more secure base. See individual stones for descriptions and more information. Made in Japan.

If you want to really complete your package and make sharpening more pleasant and functional for the long-haul without breaking the bank, consider adding the Naniwa adjustable stone holder which keeps the stone steady while sharpening and raises it to a more comfortable height off your work surface. Also consider a flattening stone. I use both of these at home. Other more heavy-duty and price flattening stones are available here.

And if you're wondering how difficult freehand sharpening is, or if you feel overwhelmed by all the information online, we had our friend Peter Nowlan from Halifax make this little video to help you get started. Sharpening can be a fun and rewarding skill!

Sorry, but we cannot make substitutions for stones in this packages, nor can we accept returns on individual stones purchased from this or any other set. If you want to make your own set, just order the items individually... we try to have great prices no matter what!

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Gabe De Oliveira
A real step up for my setup

You can believe the hype, these stones are the best bang for the buck. I was pending towards Naniwa's superstones but after doing my own research found about them and Paul have the best deal around.
The video from the folk in Nova Scotia is really good to get the basics set.
Thanks Paul!

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T.
Amazing stones, get them

These stones are amazing, the higher grits are so smooth and easy to work with. Looking to get every Kuromaku stone they have available on here. Used the 320 to fix chips on the tip and edge, very dull knives, took a bit so I’m looking to get lower grits as well. Fast delivery, great customer service from Paul. The go to man.

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John T.
Great price and fast delivery on superb product

Widely recognized as the best sharpening stone set. Paul had the best price I could find and delivery was fast!

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Mike Boettcher
Great stone set

Great starter.
The 320 has good feedback and is fast. Doesn't wear too fast but will need semi-frequent flattening.
The 1000 cuts fast but is probably more like 700-800 in other stones. Good feedback and slow wearing
The 5000 is glassy and has little feedback but not many 5000+ stones do have a lot. Cuts well, wears slowly and provides a semi-mirror polish.
I would recommend the 2000 in addition. Better progression to 5k and is a great stone to stop at for softer steel or a bit more tooth.

Thanks for the feedback, and I'm glad you're enjoying the stones.
--Paul

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Richard Tucker
Kuromako set of 3

Superbe stones, great edges quickly. Also super be service from Paul's Finest.

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