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Shapton RockStar Stone 1000 Grit

Shapton RockStar Stone 1000 Grit

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Every knife being resharpened touches this stone. Either this is the starting place or to be used after your coarse grit stone. We recommend finishing most non-Japanese knives with this stone, but if you are the kind that wants to get an extra 20% out of everything you will want to take those Henckels to 4000 or 8000 and really have them sing.

When to use this stone:

  • Excellent quality edges on western steel or an in-between stone on Japanese knives.
  • Develops a little mud, good for a foggy finish, but more biased towards microbevel sharpening.
  • Great stone for touchups.

About Shapton RockStar: Introducing the Shapton RockStar Stone - the ultimate sharpening tool for all aspiring rockstars! Similar to the popular Shapton Glass series, but without the glass base, these stones are twice as thick, giving you even more to work with.

Remember, these stones are magnesia-based, so if they get too dry, they could crack like a desert floor. No need to soak them, just keep them hydrated.

Get ready to rock on with the Shapton RockStar Stone!

Grit 1000
Stone Usage Prep Splash and go
Dimensions 210 mm(L) x 70 mm(W) x 10 mm(H)
Series Shapton RockStar
Made in Japan

Sharpening knives can be one of the most satisfying and fun skills to learn and do. Whether you’re an old hand at sharpening, or just starting out, we want to give you a few tips to help you get the most out of your water stones. If you have any questions about care or technique, please feel free to get in touch, our contact information is below.

Waterstone tips:

  • Use plenty of water. Periodically splash your stones with water as you use them to prevent the stone from plugging up with residue.
  • Some stones require soaking in water for about 20 minutes prior to use, others only require a splash of water while sharpening. Knifewear brand stones tell you what they require on the package. A good way to tell which a stone requires is to splash it with water, if the stone immediately sucks up all the water on it, soak it. If it
    pools on top don’t soak it.
  • Stones take on steel residue with use. A small Nagura stone can help clean the surface like an eraser.
  • Use a truing stone to keep the stone surface flat. Softer stones might require this before every sharpening session. This will help you to maintain the correct angle for sharpening, which is critical for creating the best knife edge.
  • We suggest lightly beveling the edges of the stone with a truing stone to avoid cutting yourself, and to prevent chips from coming off.
  • In dry climates, certain stones can be vulnerable to cracking if they dry too quickly. To avoid this, wrap these stones in a damp tea towel and allow to dry more slowly. These include the Knifewear 4000 and 8000, as well as the Naniwa Professional series.

Important!

  • Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold
    (e.g. Inside a car in winter) and avoid dropping them.
  • Always wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
  • Never ever use oil on a water stone. It will ruin it.
  • Have fun!
Barcode: 4944509602166
SKU: SPT-60216

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Great all-rounder

"This stone takes off metal very easily for a medium grit stone, so it's quick work to get a good edge (I have tried it with German and Japanese steel). It's thin, so you probably need a stone holder to pair with it."

— Greg (5/5)

Super sharp knives

"Knife block and leather strap set got our knives so sharp that my boyfriend sliced his finger wide open while washing one of the knives, as it cut straight through the sponge and just touched his finger but went very deep. We will be more careful!"

— Taylor G. (5/5)

These stones rock

"I didn't realize a $25 knife could get this sharp. Bought it at a grocery store 10 years ago, then sharpened with the Shapton stones. . . This knife glides now."

— Nathan C. (5/5)

Great stone

"I'm very happy with this stone. Being able to splash and go was a big selling point for me. I didn't feel the need to keep splashing the stone over and over to keep it wet. The water stayed put. This stone is thinner than the knifewear stones so consider pairing it with the stone holder if you're worried about catching your knuckles on the counter."

— Chris j. (5/5)

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