Shapton Professional Whetstone Set

Shapton Kuromaku Whetstone Set – 320 / 1000 / 5000 Grit

A complete Japanese whetstone sharpening setup for repairing, sharpening and finishing kitchen knives.

The Shapton Professional (Kuromaku) 320 / 1000 / 5000 set covers everything from restoring damaged edges to achieving a sharp, refined finish.

Fast-cutting, slow-wearing and splash-and-go, these Japanese ceramic whetstones are an excellent long-term investment for chefs and home cooks.

What's Included?

• 320 grit – Coarse: Repairs minor chips, restores very dull knives and reshapes worn edges.

• 1000 grit – Medium: The essential everyday sharpening stone. Excellent balance of metal removal and edge refinement.

• 5000 grit – Fine: Polishes and refines an already sharpened edge for a finer finish.

Three stones covering the complete sharpening progression.

Why Choose Shapton?

• 🎌 Made in Japan

• ⚡ Fast cutting, slow wearing

• 💧 Splash-and-go convenience

• 🪨 Hard-wearing ceramic

• 🔪 Excellent for Japanese knives

• 📦 Storage case included & Doubles as a sharpening base

Each stone is colour-coded and comes with its own storage case, which also doubles as a sharpening base.

Ideal For

✅ Beginners learning proper whetstone sharpening
✅ Japanese and Western kitchen knives
✅ Restoring dull or mildly damaged edges
✅ Home cooks and professional chefs
✅ Customers upgrading from cheaper whetstones
✅ Anyone wanting a complete sharpening setup

Not Ideal For

❌ Customers wanting the cheapest beginner sharpening set — consider the Naniwa 220 / 1000 / 3000 Set

❌ Sharpening enthusiasts chasing a more premium sharpening feel — consider the Naniwa Chosera Professional Set

Leigh's 2 Cents

This is one of my favourite sharpening setups to recommend.

The 320 handles repairs and very dull knives, the 1000 does the everyday sharpening, and the 5000 gives you a finer finish.

It's a practical progression that covers almost everything most home cooks and professional chefs will need.

The storage cases are another clever feature. They double as sharpening bases and even have drainage holes to help the stones dry.

SO much thought went into these stones.

Honestly… why has nobody copied this design properly yet?

Consider adding a flattening plate or sink bridge to complete your setup.

Specifications & Care

• Brand: Shapton

• Range: Professional / Kuromaku

• Origin: Japan

• Included grits: #320 / #1000 / #5000

• Type: Ceramic whetstones

• Dimensions: 210 × 70 × 15mm per stone

• Includes: Three whetstones and individual storage cases / sharpening bases

Care: Whetstone Care Instructions

Sharpening is a skill that takes time and practice. Good stones make the job easier, but technique matters.

New to sharpening? Start here

Hi, my name is Leigh, and I’m a chef from Newcastle, Australia.

I’ve been cooking professionally for over 20 years in some of Australia’s top restaurants, and I’m currently cooking at The Signal Box in Newcastle.

Over the years (since 2018), I’ve put together a small collection of high-quality Japanese knives and whetstones that I personally recommend. Basically, if I wouldn’t use it in a professional kitchen, I don’t sell it. Read More