The Shapton Kuromaku #1000 is the most versatile stone in the range. If you own only one sharpening stone, #1000 is the practical choice. It restores dull edges and keeps knives consistently sharp in daily use.

After repair work on a coarse stone such as #320, the #1000 becomes the necessary next step to establish a clean, sharp edge before moving to finer refinement.

Like all Kuromaku stones, it is a splash-and-go Japanese ceramic sharpening stone and does not require soaking. The hard ceramic composition reduces wear and helps the stone maintain a flat surface over time.

The #1000 sits at the center of a common sharpening progression: #320 → #1000 → #2000. Used together, these stones form a complete sharpening system that allows you to repair, sharpen and refine an edge from start to finish.

We offer all three stones as a complete set for those who want a practical system for sharpening and maintenance.