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Shapton

Glass Stone - 8000 Grit - 5mm

$95.99

Shapton® Glass Stones are harder, faster cutting, and denser than any other ceramic waterstone on the market. The density and high degree of uniformity in the distribution of the ceramic particles results in fast honing at every grit level. Because they remove material quickly, the time...

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Shapton® Glass Stones are harder, faster cutting, and denser than any other ceramic waterstone on the market. The density and high degree of uniformity in the distribution of the ceramic particles results in fast honing at every grit level. Because they remove material quickly, the time required to hold a tool angle on the stone is reduced, making freehand sharpening easier.

Each stone is comprised of a 5mm-thick glass backing plate fused to a 5mm-thick stone. This innovative design uses tempered float glass as a foundation for each stone, giving it a degree of dimensional stability and strength while ensuring that all the abrasive is usable. 8,000-grit stones are extra fine stones used to polish a mirror finish on any blade.

We recommend purchasing and using the Shapton Stone Holder (sold separately) because it provides a secure platform that protects the stone while maintaining a good working height throughout the sharpening process.

Features:

  • 8,000-grit glass stone is used in the polishing stage of the sharpening process
  • High concentration of ceramic particles results in fast honing
  • Unique bonding technology results in a longer-lasting sharpening stone
  • No need to soak before using - the original splash and go stone
  • Manufactured to the strictest tolerances
  • Leaves polished surface free of scratches

Specifications:

  • Type: Glass Ceramic Waterstone
  • Length: 8-1/4"
  • Width: 2-3/4"
  • Thickness: 7/16"
  • Abrasive Layer Thickness: 5 mm
  • Weight: approximately 14-ounces
  • Micron: 1.84
  • Grit/Mesh: 8,000

What's Included:

  • (1) Shapton Glass Stone - 8000 Grit - 5mm

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Japan Woodworker recently became an authorized full-line dealer for Shapton sharpening products, which gives customers access to quality sharpening solutions for everything from chef’s knife blades to garden shears.

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  1. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Nice finishing touch

    Flat and works fast.

  2. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Perfect final stage sharpening

    I also own the 500, 1000, and 4000 grit glass stones and the 8000 grit glass stone is the perfect final stage stone for hand tool sharpening. It requires only a splash of water to use and gives a near mirror surface to the tool. I finish off my sharpening routine with a brief strop on a leather pad with some polishing compound and get razor sharp results. I converted from a 6000 grit waterstone to this stone and the 4000 grit and have greatly reduced my sharpening time.

  3. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Solid Product

    I like it.

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