Shapton Glass Whetstone Blade Reprofiling Kit

The Glass Stone series of sharpening stones uses a revolutionary design to provide great usability within a thin package formed from a combination of glass layers.
The wide selection of stones lets users enjoy the sharpening experience as they pursue the ideal finish for any kind of blade.
The rich line-up of accessories also enjoys worldwide popularity.

Sharpens faster
Shapton stones are great at sharpening because of their high abrasive content - you can form an edge in no time.

Start straightaway
Shapton stones don't need to be soaked in water before use. Just splash on some water, and start sharpening in seconds!

Allow to air dry in indirect sun prior to storing the stone.

Reduced wear
Shapton's unique bonding technology allows the abrasives to perform at an optimum level, resulting in long-lasting sharpening stones.

Wide variety of sharpening stones
Shapton's broad range allows users to select stones suitable to each blade's composition and shape, giving great sharpening and a perfect finish.

The 500 grit Glass Stone is classed as a medium grit stone, it should be used for edge maintenance for knives that are not sharpened often.

The conventional image is that sharpening stones are large and heavy, but Glass Stones are not only thin and light, but also strong, as layers of tempered glass are stuck together. Glass Stones therefore have strong resistance to cracking or sudden breakage caused by external shocks such as being dropped.

The abrasives in these glass stones are also extremely uniform, meaning the abrasive encountered with the first pass of a blade will be the same as the end of the stones life.