{"product_id":"ha-no-kuromaku-blade-master-1000-wet-oil-stone","title":"SHAPTON KUROMAKU #1000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shapton Kuromaku #1000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable all-round whetstone designed for everyday sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for restoring a working edge and creating a clean foundation before moving on to finer stones.\u003cbr\u003eThis stone is splash-and-go, meaning no long soaking is required — simply add water and start sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts balanced hardness provides clear feedback without feeling scratchy, allowing for good control and consistent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kuromaku #1000 removes steel efficiently while remaining stable and slow-wearing, making it suitable for a wide range of Japanese and Western knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a professional cook or a home sharpener, this stone offers excellent performance with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone comes with a protective plastic case, convenient for storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrit: #1000 (early to mid sharpening stages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDimensions: approx. 210 × 70 × 15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeight: approx. 668 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eType: Splash \u0026amp; Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Japanese Knife Garage, we recommend the Shapton Kuromaku #1000 as a dependable core stone — a great choice for both first-time sharpeners and experienced users alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003ePrice includes estimated shipping cost due to the weight of this stone. No additional fees at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAPTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51158518956312,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9141\/9928\/files\/0.HanoKuromaku_Orage_F.jpg?v=1764393827","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifegarage.com.au\/products\/ha-no-kuromaku-blade-master-1000-wet-oil-stone","provider":"JAPANESE KNIFE GARAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}