Shapton, manufacturer of Japanese Waterstones from Nabatame, Tochigi province, is famous for their durable and hard sharpening stones. Their stones tend to stay flat longer than other brands.

Specifications

Brand: Shapton
Size: 210 x 70 x 15mm

Coarsor Sharpening Stone blue-black-#320
Medium Sharpening Stone Orange-#1000
Fine Sharpening Stone Enji-#5000

Use & Precaution

This stone does not require soaking. Sprinkle a little water only when sharpening. As a general rule, never soak stones with #3000 grits and higher in the water. After use, let the stone dry thoroughly. Returning a stone into its box while still wet or damp will result in molding and might decrease in quality.

It usually takes 1 –2 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.

MT-Torimatsu

Shapton Kuromaku series Blue black, Orange & Enji Set