Shapton Kuromaku 5000 Grit Ceramic Whetstone – Wine The Shapton Kuromaku 5000 Wine is a fine finishing stone for refining and polishing an edge after a 1000- or 2000-grit stone. Its consistent cutting action produces a smooth, controlled finish on quality kitchen knives. Made in Japan, KUROMAKU is Shapton’s classic color-coded solid-stone series, also known in the U.S. as Ha-No-Kuromaku, Shapton Professional, or Shapton Pro. The included ventilated case protects the stone and doubles as a stable sharpening base. Why choose the 5000 grit Finishes edges after medium-grit sharpening Refines the scratch pattern and burr Produces a smoother, more polished cutting edge Specifications Brand: Shapton Series: KUROMAKU / Ha-No-Kuromaku Manufacturer SKU: K0704 Barcode: 4944509307047 (GTIN-13 / JAN) Grit: 5000 Color: Wine Stone type: Solid synthetic ceramic waterstone Stone dimensions: 210 × 70 × 15 mm (8.27 × 2.76 × 0.59 in.) Stone weight: Approximately 500 g (17.6 oz.) Included case: Color-matched ventilated case/holder, approximately 222 × 86 × 37 mm Water preparation: Splash-and-go; no soak required Country of origin: Japan How to use Place the stone in its case/holder on a secure, level surface. Add clean water to the sharpening face. No presoak is required. Sharpen at a consistent angle, using light, controlled pressure and adding water as needed. Check and flatten the stone periodically so the working surface stays true. Care Rinse with clean water after use, wipe away standing water, and let the stone air-dry completely at room temperature before storing it. Do not use detergent, hot water, a dishwasher, direct sun, or forced heat. Never leave the stone soaking for more than 30 minutes. If oil is used, keep that stone oil-only thereafter. Build a Shapton progression Use after the Kuromaku 1000 Orange or Kuromaku 2000 Green. Start with a coarser stone if the edge is dull, chipped, or out of shape. Browse the full Shapton whetstone collection. Common questions Does a Kuromaku stone need soaking? No. Add water and begin sharpening. A brief wetting is optional, but long soaking can damage the stone. Can both faces be used? Yes. Shapton says either face can be used and recommends beginning with the unprinted side. Does the case work as a holder? Yes. The included case is designed to double as the sharpening base during use.
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