SHAPTON
The Shapton company is a Japanese manufacturer of quality whetstones and accessories for sharpening mainly kitchen knives. The process and ensures quality stones with very controlled production by abrasive particles, graded in microns. Due to its superior performance and quality, Shapton is the world leader in water grinding stones.
History and background of Shapton
Shapton was founded in 1987 and has since established itself as a leading manufacturer of grinding stones. Japan is known for its long tradition and mastery in the production of sharp tools and whetstones, which provides Shapton with great quality and innovation.
Products and technology
Shapton whetstones with a processor made of ceramic materials. These stones are prized for their hardness, durability and grinding efficiency. It offers a wide range of stones with different grain sizes, from very fine to very fine, which allows users to achieve the desired degree of sharpness and smoothness of the ground surfaces. Shapton focuses on technological innovation to provide products with better performances. Their grindstones often require less water and provide faster results than traditional grindstones from competing manufacturers.
Philosophy and approach
Shapton places great emphasis on the quality of its products and precision in their production. This is found in the ratio of results that their stones provide. Shapton products are designed to be easy to use All and require minimal maintenance, making them a popular choice for both professional and hobbyist sanders.
Popularity and use
Shapton has become a worldwide favorite among craftsmen, chefs and grinding enthusiasts for its reliability and performance. Shapton products receive high ratings and are recommended not only by grinding experts.
Social responsibility and the future
Shapton strives to minimize its environmental impact and focus on sustainable production processes. Shapton continues to invest in research and development to deliver new and improved products that meet the needs of modern users. Shapton has established itself as a leader in grinding stones through its commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.
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List of products
Japanese Whetstone from the colour-coded SHAPTON Kuromaku series. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical plastic case...
Sharpening stone from the Japanese colour-coded stone series SHAPTON Kuromaku. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical...
Japanese sharpening stone from the colour-coded stone series SHAPTON Kuromaku. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical...
Sharpening stone from the SHAPTON Kuromaku series of colour-coded Japanese stones. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical...
A Shapton Glass sharpening stone set with grit sizes JIS #1000, JIS #3000, and JIS #8000, including a stone holder. These stones are suitable for stainless and carbon steel. The...
The Shapton Glass sharpening stone with a JIS #6000 2.45 micron grit is ideal for sharpening stainless steel knives. The GlassStone series of sharpening stones utilizes a...
Japanese sharpening stone Shapton Glass with grit JIS #4000 3.68 micron suitable for stainless steel. The GlassStone series of sharpening stones utilizes a revolutionary design,...
The Shapton Glass sharpening stone with a JIS #2000 7.35 micron grit is suitable for stainless steel. The GlassStone series of sharpening stones utilizes a revolutionary design,...
Premium Japanese grinding stone SHAPTON Rockstar with a very fast grinding and polishing effect. The stone has been produced using Japanese manufacturing technology and is...
Japanese premium grinding stone SHAPTON RockStar with a very fast grinding and polishing effect. The stone has been produced using Japanese manufacturing technology and is...
Robust stone holder from the Shapton GlassStone series for enhanced sharpening comfort by raising the sharpening stone off the work surface. Dimensions: 259x86x56 mm. Sharpening...
Cast iron lapping plate for sharpening stones from the Japanese company Shapton with two lapping powders - coarse and medium. Very fast lapping effect. The abrasive is silicon...
Sharpening stone from the SHAPTON Kuromaku series of colour-coded Japanese stones. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical...
Sharpening Japanese whetstone from the colour-coded whetstone series SHAPTON Kuromaku. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The...
Japanese sharpening stone from the colour-coded SHAPTON Kuromaku series. Each colour represents a different grit according to the Japanese JIS standard. The practical plastic...
Shapton Glass grinding stone with JIS 8000 grit. suitable for stainless steel. The GlassStone series of grinding stones uses a revolutionary design, ensuring great usability in...