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title: "Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton"
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# Consistent #5000 super fine grit 210x70x15 mm precision size Authentic Japanese ceramic craft Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton

**Brand:** shapton
**Price:** € 107.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton by shapton
- **How much does it cost?** € 107.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shapton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shapton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Integrated Protective Case:** Sturdy, non-slip case with drainage design for effortless maintenance and storage
- • **Versatile Sharpening Solution:** Ideal for maintaining and repairing edges—your all-in-one sharpening companion
- • **Precision Engineered Dimensions:** Perfectly sized 210x70x15 mm for stable sharpening sessions
- • **Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship:** Made in Japan with premium ceramic for durability and performance
- • **Ultra-Consistent Super Fine Grit:** Uniform #5000 grit ensures flawless edge refinement every time

## Overview

The SHAPTON KUROMAKU #5000 ceramic whetstone is a premium Japanese sharpening stone measuring 210x70x15 mm, featuring a consistent super fine #5000 grit ideal for maintaining and refining knife edges. It comes with a robust, non-slip case designed for easy water drainage and protection, making it a durable, versatile tool for both novice and expert sharpeners seeking precision and longevity.

## Description

Product description Grinding wheel size: Depth 210x width 70x height 15 (mm);Particle size: 5000 Legal Disclaimer May be subject to VAT/GST/Duty.

Review: An excellent medium-fine water stone, this and one or two strops are all you need for a good edge. - As others have observed, the grading of 1000 is probably a little high, it might be more like 800, it's definitely a medium stone rather than a fine one. Whilst you can use it to reprofile an edge, it will take a while, this stone excels at repairing and maintaing an already profiled knife. It's a very high quality stone, its consitency is uniform, there are no grit lumps (giving rise to pimples) and the wear in consistent over the whole surface. It is of one grade throughout, both sides cut the same. It's easy to use, do fully read the enclosed instructions though since some online videos are incorrect, it's not just a "splash and go" stone, it's porous throughout and requires an initial soaking period especially if it has been left to dry out. You also need to regularly splash as you sharpen to both lubricate and remove slurry. It's not as convenient as a dry diamond stone but it's a fraction of the price. In practice using it with a small towel around it is fine, once it has been soaked you only need a teaspoon of water every so often to keep the surface lubricated and clean. The case is nicely designed as well, it is sturdy and clicks closed positively so that even if you do the unspeakable and drop the stone in the closed box it should still be protected from fracture. There are four non-slip rubber button feet on the underside and a four-sided fence on the lid which retains the stone perfectly whilst allowing water and slurry to drain from the gaps in each corner. This means you don't need to buy or make a custom stone holder, the case does a perfectly adequate job for most people. The whetstone has a very nice smooth grind feel when sharpening, you can easily gauge from the drag how much metal you are removing, the tactile feedback from the stone is excellent. Unlike diamond stones this stone will wear and depending on your usage and technique/proficiency you will need to periodically flatten it which requires investing in a separate flattening stone, but it's well worth it and if you use and maintain this whetstone properly it will give you many years of faultless service and hundreds of sharp knives. Whilst you can buy a finer grade stone to finish on, you don't have to. The orange Kuromaku is a good enough compromise that you can use it to both shapen and finish needing only one or two leather strops with diamond paste to raise a knife to a razor edge (dependent on the knife of course). Overall this is an excellent quality stone, I'm very pleased with it and I also believe that it represents excellent value for money since you can just about get away with just the one expensive whetstone plus one flattening stone and a few rawhide strops. (You can do major reprofiling using those cheap diamond stones first.) As a novice I watched many online tutorials before purchase and I went with the consensus of opinion that this was an excellent value one-stone sharpening solution and after using it successfully (I sharpen all my friend's knives for practice) I concur with them all. If I buy an additional whetstone it will be probably be another Shapton.
Review: Brilliant, stop being on the fence - Brilliant. If you’re starting out I’d recommend getting this and the dark blue one too which I think is like 320 or 400 grit. Brilliant pair and the lower grit stone will save you wear and time in this stone, this gets a perfectly good sharpness. Get a strop as well

## Features

- Color: Wine
- Body size: 210 ~ 70 ~ 15 mm
- Item No .: K0704
- Granularity: # 5000
- Country of Origin: Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001TPH8YG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,860 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 11 in Manual Knife Sharpeners |
| Brand | Shapton |
| Brand Name | Shapton |
| Colour | Pink |
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,762 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04944509307047 |
| Grit Type | Super Fine |
| Grit type | Super Fine |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21L x 7W x 1.5H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Shapton |
| Manufacturer Part Number | K0704 |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Material Type | Ceramic |
| Model Number | K0704 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product dimensions | 21L x 7W x 1.5H centimetres |
| UPC | 785533951912 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shapton
- **Colour:** Pink
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 Years
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04944509307047
- **Grit type:** Super Fine
- **Item weight:** 0.5 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** Shapton
- **Material:** Ceramic
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Product dimensions:** 21L x 7W x 1.5H centimetres

## Images

![Whetstone Sharpening Stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #5000 by Shapton - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JlrOGpFjL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Dumb question, Could I use both sides? I kinda want to use the side without the writing.**
A: Yes, you can use both sides. 
It is written somewhere on the Shapton website that it's probably better to use the non-printed side.

From their Q&A:
Q: Which face of the KUROMAKU series sharpening stones should I use?
A: You can use either face, but we recommend that you start on the side where no letters have been printed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent medium-fine water stone, this and one or two strops are all you need for a good edge.
*by S***S on 16 April 2024*

As others have observed, the grading of 1000 is probably a little high, it might be more like 800, it's definitely a medium stone rather than a fine one. Whilst you can use it to reprofile an edge, it will take a while, this stone excels at repairing and maintaing an already profiled knife. It's a very high quality stone, its consitency is uniform, there are no grit lumps (giving rise to pimples) and the wear in consistent over the whole surface. It is of one grade throughout, both sides cut the same. It's easy to use, do fully read the enclosed instructions though since some online videos are incorrect, it's not just a "splash and go" stone, it's porous throughout and requires an initial soaking period especially if it has been left to dry out. You also need to regularly splash as you sharpen to both lubricate and remove slurry. It's not as convenient as a dry diamond stone but it's a fraction of the price. In practice using it with a small towel around it is fine, once it has been soaked you only need a teaspoon of water every so often to keep the surface lubricated and clean. The case is nicely designed as well, it is sturdy and clicks closed positively so that even if you do the unspeakable and drop the stone in the closed box it should still be protected from fracture. There are four non-slip rubber button feet on the underside and a four-sided fence on the lid which retains the stone perfectly whilst allowing water and slurry to drain from the gaps in each corner. This means you don't need to buy or make a custom stone holder, the case does a perfectly adequate job for most people. The whetstone has a very nice smooth grind feel when sharpening, you can easily gauge from the drag how much metal you are removing, the tactile feedback from the stone is excellent. Unlike diamond stones this stone will wear and depending on your usage and technique/proficiency you will need to periodically flatten it which requires investing in a separate flattening stone, but it's well worth it and if you use and maintain this whetstone properly it will give you many years of faultless service and hundreds of sharp knives. Whilst you can buy a finer grade stone to finish on, you don't have to. The orange Kuromaku is a good enough compromise that you can use it to both shapen and finish needing only one or two leather strops with diamond paste to raise a knife to a razor edge (dependent on the knife of course). Overall this is an excellent quality stone, I'm very pleased with it and I also believe that it represents excellent value for money since you can just about get away with just the one expensive whetstone plus one flattening stone and a few rawhide strops. (You can do major reprofiling using those cheap diamond stones first.) As a novice I watched many online tutorials before purchase and I went with the consensus of opinion that this was an excellent value one-stone sharpening solution and after using it successfully (I sharpen all my friend's knives for practice) I concur with them all. If I buy an additional whetstone it will be probably be another Shapton.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant, stop being on the fence
*by D***N on 5 June 2026*

Brilliant. If you’re starting out I’d recommend getting this and the dark blue one too which I think is like 320 or 400 grit. Brilliant pair and the lower grit stone will save you wear and time in this stone, this gets a perfectly good sharpness. Get a strop as well

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kuromaku -- one stone and done? It'll work, but plan on buying a 320 as well.
*by P***T on 3 September 2025*

I started my whetstone journey with the King 1000/6000 and it was a real struggle. Recently though, I moved over to Shapton. I've got a Kuromaku 320 and the 1000. Writing here about the 1000. So, what do I think about it? If your knife is blunt, you probably want to start on a courser grit like the 320. However, if you're just maintaining a still sharp knife that's just lost some of it's edge, you'll be fine with the 1000. It's a fast cutter and it doesn't dish easily. There are people out there who say it's not really a 1000 grit and is more like a 700 or 800. I'm not sure how true this is. I can't discern any significant difference in scratch pattern between the Kuromaku 1000 and a Shapton Glass 1000. The Kuromaku is a faster cutter though. You should be able to refresh your edge in just a minute or two on each side. That said, I don't generally finish on the 1000, I usually go on to a 3000 and a 6000 for a mirror polish. These are definitely better value than the Shapton Glass though -- and especially since the recent price hike. You're getting more than twice the abrasive for about two thirds of the price. If you're just looking for a one stone and done, the Kuromaku 1000 would probably meet your needs. This would definitely be my first buy. But you should also be thinking about buying a coarser stone like the 320 for if you ever need to reset your bevel, or if you're struggling to raise a burr on the 1000. The 1000 is a great stone and gets the most use of all of my whetstones, but the 320 was a complete game changer for me, enabling me to get knives that were sharper than factory sharp for the first time ever. There's a solid reason for starting on a coarser grit than the 1000. Sharpness depends on your ability to consistently hold an angle, so the fewer strokes it takes to raise a burr, the less likely you are to introduce wobble in the wrist. Once you have your apex set, you're really just refining your edge. And there are many people who think the toothy edge you get from a 320 grit stone is all that you need. (I'm not such a person. I go up to 6000. But I'm a bit obsessive about sharpening.)

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