Shapton Naoru Cast Iron Flattening Stone

Product Information

• Brand:Shapton
• Model:ｼ0510(Body+Medium Surfacing Compound+Coarse Surfacing Compound)
• Material:Cast Iron, Loose Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
• Product type:Flattening Stone
• Country of origin:Japan
• Body+Medium Surfacing Compound+Coarse Surfacing Compound:Dimensions (approx): 250 x 100 x H28 mm, Item weight (approx): 2600 g, Shipping weight (approx): 3100 g
• Fine Surfacing Compound:Dimensions (approx): 48 x 40 x H146 mm, Item weight (approx): 160 g, Shipping weight (approx): 220 g
• Medium Surfacing Compound:Dimensions (approx): 48 x 40 x H146 mm, Item weight (approx): 160 g, Shipping weight (approx): 220 g
• Coarse Surfacing Compound:Dimensions (approx): 48 x 40 x H146 mm, Item weight (approx): 160 g, Shipping weight (approx): 220 g

Key Features

• The geometrically shaped grooves of the plate, combined with the powder, allow you to quickly and correctly flatten the surface of sharpening stones.
• The set includes one bottle of medium powder and one bottle of coarse powder.
• Choose the proper surfacing compound depending on the grit of the stone that needs to be flattened. Each powder gives a different finish.
• Use the coarse powder for #320 or less grit sharpening stones. The medium powder is suited for #500-3000 grit stones. You can use the fine powder for the stones higher than #4000 grit.
• You can also use them on sharpening stones that are not from Shapton.

Use & Care

• Wash it well after each use and dry it thoroughly before storing.
• Saturate the sharpening stone with water before using it.
• When you use different powders, wash the plate and the sharpening stone well with water beforehand.

Background

Based in Tochigi Prefecture, SHAPTON Co., Ltd. crafts exceptional whetstones that elevate your culinary journey. Their mission, "SHARPEN YOUR LIFE," reflects their deep understanding that a sharp knife is the foundation of great cooking. Drawing on traditional Japanese expertise, they create precision-engineered whetstones that help maintain the perfect edge on your cherished kitchen knives.