Shapton RockStar #1000 Sharpening Stone
Shapton RockStar offers powerful sharpening capabilities, ideal for the hardest blades (like R2/SG2, ZDP189, Hap40, etc.), paired with the finesse of a delicate, uniform finish. The Shapton RockStar doesn't require soaking as other Shapton series, ensuring quick use and improvement of work efficiency. With its high degree of uniform abrasiveness, the RockStar excels in creating an edge faster and maintains longevity, akin to Glass Stones, inheriting their excellent features.
Specifications
- Material: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm ht (8.25" x 2.75" x 0.4" ht)
- Grit: #1000 (11 micron) - A micron is one-thousandth of a millimeter
- ⮩ Sapton RockStar Series
Difference between the RockStar and GlassStones/Kuromaku
The RockStar series comprises 10mm solid sharpening stones of a high-quality equivalent to those in the GlassStone series. The GlassStone series products feature 5 mm tempered glass laminated to 5 mm sharpening stones. The Traditional (KUROMAKU) series comprises solid 15 mm sharpening stones with a plastic storage case. All stones do not need to be soaked before use.
