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  1. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone
  2. Shapton Diamond Lapping Plate • DGLP 50100
  3. Shapton Pond
  4. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 120 HR50201
  5. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 320 HR50301
  6. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 500 HR50102
  7. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 1000 HR50202
  8. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 2000 HR50302
  9. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 3000 HR50402
  10. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 4000 HC50603
  11. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 4000 HR50103
  12. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 6000 HC50703
  13. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 6000 HR50503
  14. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 8000 HR50203
  15. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 8000 HC50803
  16. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 10000 HR50903
  17. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 16000 HR50303
  18. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 30000 HR50403
  1. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone
  2. Shapton Diamond Lapping Plate • DGLP 50100
  3. Shapton Pond
  4. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 120 HR50201
  5. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 320 HR50301
  6. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 500 HR50102
  7. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 1000 HR50202
  8. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 2000 HR50302
  9. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 3000 HR50402
  10. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 4000 HC50603
  11. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 4000 HR50103
  12. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 6000 HC50703
  13. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 6000 HR50503
  14. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 8000 HR50203
  15. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 8000 HC50803
  16. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 10000 HR50903
  17. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 16000 HR50303
  18. Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • 30000 HR50403

Shapton Glass Series Whetstone

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Shapton are widely considered to make the best ceramic whetstones in Japan. Their Glass Series is renowned for the consistency of particle size and spacing, laminated to the tempered glass backing to prevent distortion. Unlike other stones, they don’t need to be throughly soaked in water - just splash before use. Perfect for kitchen knives, chisels, planes and razors.

Buy individually or choose the Fine Set (#500, #2000, #8000 and Holder) or the Super Fine Set (#500, #2000, #16000 and Holder) to cover your individual needs.

Here’s what Andrew Juniper at Wabi Sabi reckons: “Because they are fixed to a glass shelf they are easy to handle and store. Unlike water stones they do not require pre-soaking before use and unlike other softer stones they will retain their flatness far longer than any stone we have used to date. This flatness across the width is vital for wide blades such as the Japanese plane. The abrasive cutting action of the stones is faster and superior to other types of stone and we have found that with these stones the time we spend sharpening has reduced dramatically and the quality of the edge we are able to get has also improved. I would have no hesitation in recommending these to any woodworker looking to improve their tool sharpening equipment.”

Tips

    For Japanese kitchen knives, you can’t go wrong with a #2000 to get started.

    More about Shapton

    The Shapton Glass Stones come as standard as the HR range, using White Alundum. For the Japanese market they also produce the HC range, only as grits #4000, #6000 and #8000. These three stones are light grey rather than the regular white, and use Grey Alundum - they are only produced in these three grits only as they are considered the essential stones for fine finishing work on Japanese laminated blades - kitchen knives, planes and chisels, for example - and the bind is sofet, giving a slightly softer overall feel that doesn’t scratch the softer cladding so much. There is very little actual sharpening difference between the two grades.

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    #120 HR50201Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #320 HR50301Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #500 HR50102⚠ Sorry. #500 HR50102 is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    #1000 HR50202⚠ Sorry. #1000 HR50202 is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    #2000 HR50302⚠ Sorry. #2000 HR50302 is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    #3000 HR50402Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #4000 HC50603Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #4000 HR50103Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #6000 HC50703Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #6000 HR50503Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #8000 HC50803Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #8000 HR50203Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #10000 HR50903Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    #16000 HR50303⚠ Sorry. #16000 HR50303 is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    #30000 HR50403Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    Diamond Glass Lapping Plate (DGLP) 50100⚠ Sorry. Diamond Glass Lapping Plate (DGLP) 50100 is not available at the moment.Availability Alert Email Sign‑up
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    Diamond Reference Lapping Plate (DRLP) K0799⚠ Sorry. Diamond Reference Lapping Plate (DRLP) K0799 is not available at the moment.
    Pond - 50000Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    Set Holder - 50300Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    Super Fine Set - 50408Free delivery for orders over $100.00 (excluding any surcharges if applicable, and any applicable customs taxes for non GB deliveries)Add to Wishlist / Save for later
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #120 HR50201
    • 15.9oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #320 HR50301
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #500 HR50102
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #1000 HR50202
    • 15.2oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #2000 HR50302
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #3000 HR50402
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #4000 HC50603
    • 15.2oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #4000 HR50103
    • 15.2oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #6000 HC50703
    • 14.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #6000 HR50503
    • 15.2oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #8000 HC50803
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #8000 HR50203
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #10000 HR50903
    • 15.5oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #16000 HR50303
    • 14.8oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • #30000 HR50403
    • 15.2oz
    • 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.4"
    • Glass/ Ceramic Compound
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • Diamond Glass Lapping Plate (DGLP) 50100
    • 1lb 12.6oz
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • Diamond Reference Lapping Plate (DRLP) K0799
    • 6lb 9.5oz
    • Made in Japan
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • Pond - 50000
    • 7lb 14.8oz
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • Set Holder - 50300
    • 1lb 10.5oz
    • Glass/Plastic
    • Made in Japan
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
    Shapton Glass Series Whetstone • Super Fine Set - 50408
    • 4lb 3oz
    • Made in Japan
    • Includes #500, #2000, #16000, Holder
    • In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability
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