Shapton K0703 Blade Blade, #2000, Medium, Green

These are the best stones on the market, and the cheapest. Cheapest in terms of the various top tier Japanese water stones (naniwa, suehiro, bester etc). I use them mostly for razors, chisels, plane blades, but mostly razors. The 1k is a metal eater, it’s fast as heck, hard, slow wearing. I hone razors commercially, roughly 300 a year plus all of my own and at this rate I’ll get 15 years out of it. That’s pretty great for a $40 stone. The 2k may be the star of the whole lineup. It’s got the best feedback, creamy feel, fast cutting, again slow wearing. The 5k is super fast as well and puts a bright polish on the bevel. Essentially a mirror finish. This 5k and the 8 and 12k don’t really wear at all. They will most likely last the rest of my life. The 8 and 12 are also super fast, hard and slow wearing. The shaving edges off the 12k are good, especially if you do 10 laps on chromium oxide after. For knives I really like the 1k, and especially the 2k. The 2k is a great finisher for most western knives, German, Us made stuff. For Japanese knives I like to go a little higher..The 5k puts a brilliant polish on a knife, but it’ just lacks feedback. It is feels kind of dead. The 8k is a little better in this regard. But overall, the finer stones all don’t have the greatest feedback for knives. But like I said, the finish is great. The 8 and especially 12k will leave a perfect mirror polish. But there really isn’t any knives that I would use the 12k for. 8k is the max.

I have received this order on Oahu, Hawaii, 96825. I only have a few whetstone for sharpening some of my Japanese knives but this whetstone sharpen very well, it does not cut too fast or too much, which is perfect for touch up and regular sharpening upkeep of your knife. Can get your Japanese knife sharpen in a few minutes, feedback is good and relatively smooth.

Great stuff. I have sharpened 2 knives 1 vg10 steel 1 sg2 steel blade. I was able to shave my hand with both of those. I am novice.

These are great and affordable stones. Excellent.

i have read other reviews on here im pretty new to Shapton stones not new to stone i have a lot of brands i have been using for years like 20 years longer then a lot of you guys have been playing with knifes i have 2000 5000 8000 and a1000 of this brand they work ok but load up fast and all mine had a bumby textur on top stoping it from being flate and smooth i keep try to smooth it out so you can get a better feel but should not have to do that to a brand new stone so did i get a bad batch of stones or is that the way they were made so im giving a 4 if some one can tell what theres is like ive seen other reviews that say what i am saying the top is not smooth bumby

I’m completely new both to owning quality knifes and to sharpening them myself, so you can take my review with a grain of salt. Having said that, these whetstones (I bought 3 of them - 1000 / 2000 / 5000) deliver and I am extremely pleased with my purchase. Even though I’m still learning the proper technique and I do get tired of sharpening by making the same precisely angled movement (as precise as I can make it), I found these whetstones very easy to use and of high quality in terms of what I was expecting after watching around 15 YouTube videos in this topic and what I obtained in my experiments. Some YouTubers say these stones may last a lifetime, it does look like so. If I ever feel the need to buy a higher grade (like a 10000, who knows), I’ll definitely look first at this maker.

Excellent sharpening stone ! If you want to sharpen a knife these will get it done.

Yeah, this is my favorite Shapton. In fact, it's my third 2000 grit from them, wore the other two out. I've owned the 800, 2000, 5000 (yucko), 8000, and 12000 grit stones, and I have to say I think they're overrated at this point and prefer other brands for the other grits. But MAN this is such a fantastic stone! Cuts fast, has excellent feedback (can really feel it working and know what's happening). Feels like it's softer than it is, which I love, though it wears very slowly. Removes steel pretty fast, and leaves a reliable edge to work with on successive stones (5000 for me). I often start here with the 2000 and skip coarser stones because it cuts fast enough if the tool or knife isn't too far gone. I've probably owned 30-40 water stones in my life, and really used them, and this one is front and center for me.

Shapton, calidad para años de afilado

you know how a product is super hyped and you think its overrated but then you cave and get it and then think ok it was not hype this is just a really good product. these shaptons are basically that. they all Feel really good and cut really well. even at 2000s this is a great cutting stone. I never thought I’d say this but the feed back of this stone is amazing

This review analyzes the SHAPTON Kuromaku Sharpening Stone Green 2000 (Very Fine Grit) within the context of whetstone sharpening for achieving a polished edge on knives. Product Features: High-Quality Abrasive: The 2000 grit sharpening stone utilizes a ceramic abrasive known for consistent sharpening performance and fast cutting action. Splash and Go Convenience: The stone requires minimal soaking, reducing preparation time before use. Reputable Brand: SHAPTON is a recognized brand within the sharpening community, known for quality whetstones. Potential Benefits: Effective Edge Refinement: The 2000 grit stone is ideal for refining a previously sharpened edge, achieving a high degree of polish and sharpness suitable for daily use on various cutting tasks. Simple and Traditional Sharpening Method: Whetstones offer a tactile and controlled sharpening experience, allowing users to develop sharpening skills and achieve a high level of edge control. Considerations: Learning Curve: Mastering proper sharpening technique with whetstones requires practice and patience. Maintenance Requirements: Whetstones may require flattening over time to maintain a uniform sharpening surface. Grit Selection: The 2000 grit stone is suitable for final edge refinement. For heavily damaged or dull blades, a coarser grit stone might be necessary for initial sharpening stages. Overall Assessment: The SHAPTON Kuromaku Sharpening Stone Green 2000 (Very Fine Grit) is a well-regarded whetstone for achieving a polished edge on knives. The 2000 grit ceramic abrasive offers a balance of cutting ability and finishing finesse. The splash and go convenience and association with the SHAPTON brand are additional positive attributes. However, it's important to acknowledge the learning curve associated with whetstone sharpening and the potential need for additional sharpening stones with coarser grits for complete sharpening solutions. Conclusion: For experienced sharpeners or those seeking a high-quality whetstone for edge refinement, the SHAPTON Kuromaku Sharpening Stone Green 2000 (Very Fine Grit) is a strong recommendation. Its effectiveness, brand reputation, and user-friendly features make it a valuable tool for achieving a polished and sharp knife edge. Disclaimer: This review is based on product specifications and general sharpening principles. Individual user experiences may vary.

I wasn't getting the results I wanted from my diamond stones directly to a strop. This was a nice in between, a polishing stone, it gave me the results I wanted, great hair wiggling sharpness. However, you do need to have a good formed apex, and removed the burr before coming to this stone. Even so if you mismatch the angle while on this stone you're just wasting time not getting a burr, and just getting frustrated even ruining the existing apex. The sound on the stone is great, it really helps it sounds like a soft Japanese sand stone but it cuts like diamond. So sometimes you need to go back to #1000 and back to this #2000 again, until you get good enough to form a burr and remove it. Once you do, the results speak for themselves. You'll also need one of those japanese rust sponges to clean it up, it gets filled up with gunk quite often, and it cuts well while dirty but if you're polishing a thinned knife you get better results with constant cleaning and water, unlike low grit where the mud helps with the cutting. I find the price high but worth it, because I only tried cheap stuff before, clearly not as expensive as the 70-170 stones but still 50-60 isn't 35.

Remarkably efficent stone and with the bonus of being 'splash and go', so no messy soaking episodes. No instructions but I don't mind a few colour illustrations to accompany the Japanese text. lapped the stone with a flat 300 diamond plate and used it straight away with very good results. Not cheap, but again you get what you pay for; too many bad memories of rubbishy sharpening stones that dish out and promise fake grit readings. Definitely recommend these stones for any halkf-serious woodworker/leathercrafter. I'm probbaly going to sucker myself into going for the 5000 grit next even though all my blades are adequately sharp and polished. Addictive and rewarding.