“No coarse stone needed — powerful cutting performance trusted by professionals.”
The Shapton “Ha no Kuromaku” #1000 (Orange) delivers exceptional sharpening power that blurs the line between medium and coarse grit.
Often described as a “medium stone that replaces a coarse one,” it removes metal efficiently while maintaining excellent flatness and control.
Ideal for repairing small chips, reshaping edges, or restoring dull blades — even with hard stainless or carbon steels.
Made with Shapton’s magnesia bonding process, it requires no soaking and is always ready for immediate use.
Fast, precise, and highly responsive, it’s the stone professionals reach for first.

Features

• Coarse-like cutting power in a #1000 medium stone

• Ideal for small chip repair and edge reshaping

• No soaking required — ready to use instantly

• Excellent for both stainless and carbon steel knives

• Color-coded in orange for easy grit identification

Specifications

• Grit: #1000 (medium / coarse hybrid)

• Size: approx. 210 × 70 × 15 mm (stone only)

• Weight: approx. 734 g

• Accessories: Plastic storage case (can also be used as a sharpening base)