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title: "Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 by Shapton"
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# Compact 21x7x1.5 cm size fits any workspace Ultra-fine #12000 grit for razor precision Authentic Japanese ceramic craftsmanship Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 by Shapton

**Brand:** shapton
**Price:** KD 33.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Sharpen like a pro, slice like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 by Shapton by shapton
- **How much does it cost?** KD 33.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shapton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shapton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Pros:** Top-rated with 4.7 stars and thousands of enthusiasts swear by its reliability.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Sleek 21x7x1.5 cm design fits effortlessly on your workbench or travel kit.
- • **Effortless Feedback:** Feel every stroke with perfect slurry control and smooth sharpening action.
- • **Razor-Sharp Precision:** Achieve mirror-edge sharpness with ultra-fine #12000 grit ceramic.
- • **Durable Japanese Craft:** Made in Japan with premium ceramic for long-lasting, consistent performance.

## Overview

The Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 whetstone is a premium Japanese sharpening stone designed for ultra-fine honing. Measuring 21x7x1.5 cm and weighing 500g, it offers exceptional durability and precise feedback, ideal for maintaining razor-sharp edges on medium to high-carbon knives. With a 4.7-star rating and trusted craftsmanship, it’s the go-to tool for professionals and enthusiasts seeking flawless blade refinement.

## Description

Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 by Shapton

Review: Good, even excellent - This is a good, even excellent, whetstone. For, it does the job, gives reasonable feedback (i.e. one can feel what one is doing), does not have any problem with slurry, and it does not seem to wear especially fast. I have used it with success on low-carbon knives and medium-carbon knives. I have not tested it on any very high carbon knife, though I imagine that it would work on such a knife. Other reviews here say that it does. The price is pretty good. I add the following (and in so doing I echo somewhat one of the other reviews). This remark of mine will concern medium or high-carbon knives, i.e. hard knives. If one is changing the angle of such a knife, and/or perhaps is the knife is really blunt, then one needs a coarse stone, like this one. For, under those conditions, using a less coarse stone makes it hard to get the knife sharp. (Still, what counts as less coarse? Perhaps 400 grit and above. Certainly 800 grit and above. But I'm talking about standard synthetic stones here. Matters might be different with diamond stones. As to natural stones, some of them are very hard, but at least most such stones will have a grit north of two thousand, which, for the sort of work at issue, will take forever.) I would not try to use the whetstone atop its box - as shown in one of the photographs provided by the seller. I imagine that that would work badly. One needs a proper whetstone holder. For _storing_ the stone, the box is fine, though I prefer the Naniwa boxes. (Incidentally: to my knowledge, Naniwa does not do a stone in the 300-400 grit range, at least not within its more serious lines of stones.)
Review: Recommend - Great stone!!!

## Features

- Color: Cream
- Body size: 210 ~ 70 ~ 15 mm
- Item No .: K0705
- Granularity: # 12000
- Country of Origin: Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LVZG1E |
| Best Sellers Rank | 85,365 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 81 in Sharpening Stones |
| Brand | Shapton |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,472) |
| Date First Available | 7 Aug. 2012 |
| Item Weight | 500 g |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Model Number | 3-0222-0109 |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 7 x 1.5 cm; 500 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shapton
- **Colour:** Yellow
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04944509307054
- **Grit type:** Coarse
- **Item weight:** 500 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** Shapton
- **Material:** Ceramic
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Product dimensions:** 21L x 7W x 1.5H centimetres

## Images

![Whetstone Sharpening Stone Shapton Ceramic Kuromaku #12000 by Shapton - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ug0poRP1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the best flattening stone for this whetstone?**
A: Trend has a super flat (+/- .0005 inch) diamond lapping stone for about $110 USD. It's double sided with 300 grit on once side and 1000 grit on another. It's an awesome option when paired with a 8000 shapton stone and some chromium oxide strop compound. Also don't bother with the leather strop, just use a piece of scrap wood.

**Q: How should the stone be flatten and how often? Does it need to be a diamond lapping plate? Also can this stone be used to sharpen ceramic knifes?**
A: These stones don't require flattening/leveling as fast as a combo stone.  They do still require maintenance.  I use my Ha No 1k to flatten a combo stone I use to upkeep house knives. I then use my Ha No 1k and 5k to flatten each other for my personal knives.  The combo gets a quip lap after every knife.  The Ha No stones last about 6-8 sessions before I notice any dip.  I'll post a video on how to my YouTube very soon.  As far as ceramic, no.  Only true diamond plates or specialty stones can sharpen those.  But if you have a real ceramic knife, it shouldn't need sharpening.

**Q: 2 days late . Where is my stone**
A: These questions aren't designed for this section, that is what messaging the seller or contacting Amazon help is for. This section is CLEARLY for asking questions ABOUT the item so someone, like myself, or a seller can answer, and others can see this question and if they have a similar question, then here is the answer.... Please utilize the system properly.

**Q: Can you use both sides of the stone or is it glued to a base?**
A: You can use both sides of the stone, not glued.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, even excellent
*by S***T on 11 May 2025*

This is a good, even excellent, whetstone. For, it does the job, gives reasonable feedback (i.e. one can feel what one is doing), does not have any problem with slurry, and it does not seem to wear especially fast. I have used it with success on low-carbon knives and medium-carbon knives. I have not tested it on any very high carbon knife, though I imagine that it would work on such a knife. Other reviews here say that it does. The price is pretty good. I add the following (and in so doing I echo somewhat one of the other reviews). This remark of mine will concern medium or high-carbon knives, i.e. hard knives. If one is changing the angle of such a knife, and/or perhaps is the knife is really blunt, then one needs a coarse stone, like this one. For, under those conditions, using a less coarse stone makes it hard to get the knife sharp. (Still, what counts as less coarse? Perhaps 400 grit and above. Certainly 800 grit and above. But I'm talking about standard synthetic stones here. Matters might be different with diamond stones. As to natural stones, some of them are very hard, but at least most such stones will have a grit north of two thousand, which, for the sort of work at issue, will take forever.) I would not try to use the whetstone atop its box - as shown in one of the photographs provided by the seller. I imagine that that would work badly. One needs a proper whetstone holder. For _storing_ the stone, the box is fine, though I prefer the Naniwa boxes. (Incidentally: to my knowledge, Naniwa does not do a stone in the 300-400 grit range, at least not within its more serious lines of stones.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommend
*by A***I on 15 November 2025*

Great stone!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the extra money for this quality whetstone...
*by J***D on 10 July 2020*

I have a few whetstones, ranging in grit from 250 to 8,000 and I have been previously using my 8,000 grit stone to finish off my Global Knives - none of them in the price range of Shapton, to be fair. I've become reasonable adept at sharpening them freehand and they were pretty sharp, I wouldn't say razor sharp but very sharp nevertheless. This Shapton stone, at 12,000 grit, is a different level. I used a 3,000 then an 8,000 grit stone to get a really nice sharp edge and then went to work with my new Shapton 12,000. The stone I ordered came directly from Japan and the instructions were in Japanese. However, I did a bit of research and it was recommended that you soak the stone in water for about 5 or 6 minuted prior to first use. On further uses, it's not recommended to soak the stone as it can soften the stone. For future uses, the stone should be sprayed with water on the surface prior to use. Following use, once clean of any residual dirt, it should be allowed to dry prior to being placed back in the box. The finish you get using this stone is at another level to the stones I've used before. I found the blade edge was genuinely polished and is was unbelievably sharp. This stone is quite a bit more expensive than stones I've used before but I can see why. It is far superior in quality. I would highly recommend this stone for anyone who is serious about sharpening their knives. Genuine top quality product.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shapton K0705#12000 Finish Cream
- Shapton K0710 Melon 8000 Blade Finishing
- SHAPTON Ha No Kuromaku Ceramic Whetstone (A-set) Medium Grit (#1000) + Fine Grit (#5000)

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