{"product_id":"shapton-kuromaku-waterstone","title":"Shapton Kuromaku Waterstones","description":"\u003cp\u003eShapton Kuromaku waterstones are unlike our other waterstones. No soaking is required! Simply splash the stone surface with some water and get sharpening. These stones are hard wearing for long life and fast-cutting so you can sharpen quickly. Precisely-graded ceramic abrasives allow Shapton to offer a wide range of grits. We think that you will find these excellent stones to be an outstanding addition to your sharpening toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded for easy grit identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use - no need for soaking prior to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard and long lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes combination case and sharpening base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions - 210 mm x 70 mm x 15 mm (8-1\/4\" x 2-3\/4\" x 9\/16\") - all grits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasive material - alumina and silicon carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 grit (White) - Coarse for re-shaping the edge and removing nicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e220 grit (Moss) - Medium coarse for sharpening very dull blades and removing nicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e320 grit (Blue-black) - Roughing stone for sharpening very dull blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 grit (Orange) - Medium for fast sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,500 grit (Blue) - Medium fine for fine sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2,000 grit (Green) - Medium fine for fine sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5,000 grit (Wine) - Fine for removing burrs after sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8,000 grit (Melon) - Very fine for removing burrs after sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12,000 grit (Yellow) - Super fine for removing burrs after sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30,000 grit (Purple) - Extremely fine for polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"addinfo\" style=\"background: #E0D7C6;\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eShapton \u003ci\u003edoes \u003c\/i\u003e recommend soaking the stones for 5-6 minutes the first time you use them. The stones\u003ci\u003e should not EVER be soaked for more than 30 minutes. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.highlandwoodworking.com\/library\/manuals\/shapton\/Shapton-Kuromaku-Waterstone-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf\" data-prev-url=\"\/library\/manuals\/shapton\/Shapton-Kuromaku-Waterstone-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf\"\u003eShapton Kuromaku Waterstone Frequently asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shapton","offers":[{"title":"120 Grit - White","offer_id":50822178210074,"sku":"492101","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"220 Grit - Moss","offer_id":50822178242842,"sku":"492102","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 Grit - Blue-Black","offer_id":50822178275610,"sku":"492103","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Grit - Orange","offer_id":50822178308378,"sku":"492104","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 Grit - Blue","offer_id":50822178341146,"sku":"492105","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Grit - Green","offer_id":50822178373914,"sku":"492106","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 Grit - Wine","offer_id":50822178406682,"sku":"492107","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8000 Grit - Melon","offer_id":50822178439450,"sku":"492108","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12000 Grit - Yellow","offer_id":50822178472218,"sku":"492109","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30000 Grit - Purple","offer_id":50822178504986,"sku":"492110","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/Shapton_Group.png?v=1759603364","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/products\/shapton-kuromaku-waterstone","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}