The Shapton Kuromaku #1,000 is the everyday maintenance stone for most kitchen knives — the right starting point for regular sharpening sessions when a blade has lost its edge through normal use but isn’t damaged or chipped.
It’s a ceramic stone, which means it requires only a splash of water on the surface before use — no soaking. It cuts efficiently, stays flat longer than most alternatives at this grit, and produces consistent results on high-carbon and stainless steel kitchen knives alike. The standard progression from here is to finish on the #5,000 for a refined edge.
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Grit: #1,000 (medium)
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Type: Ceramic (splash-and-go, no soaking required)
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Dimensions: 210mm × 70mm × 16mm
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Use case: Regular maintenance sharpening
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