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product_id: 12328868
title: "Shapton K0702 Blade, #1000, Medium, Orange"
brand: "shapton"
price: "£45.65"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Shapton"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12328868-shapton-k0702-blade-1000-medium-orange
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# No soaking, splash & sharpen 1000 grit medium sharpening power Durable, resists uneven wear Shapton K0702 Blade, #1000, Medium, Orange

**Brand:** shapton
**Price:** £45.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Sharpen smarter, not harder — the pro’s medium grit essential

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shapton K0702 Blade, #1000, Medium, Orange by shapton
- **How much does it cost?** £45.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12328868-shapton-k0702-blade-1000-medium-orange)

## Best For

- shapton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shapton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Pro Choice:** Top-rated (#16 sharpening stones) with 4.8-star reviews from thousands
- • **Durability That Lasts:** Dense stone resists dishing for consistent performance over time
- • **Ergonomic Holder Case:** Includes anti-slip case that doubles as a stable sharpening base
- • **Precision Medium Grit:** Perfect balance for general sharpening and blade maintenance
- • **Splash & Go Convenience:** No soaking needed—just wet and sharpen instantly

## Overview

The Shapton K0702 #1000 Medium Orange whetstone delivers a premium sharpening experience with its dense, splash-and-sharpen design. Engineered for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it offers a perfect medium grit for versatile blade maintenance without the hassle of soaking. Its durable composition resists uneven wear, while the included anti-slip case ensures stability during use. Highly rated and trusted, this whetstone is a must-have upgrade for anyone serious about precision sharpening.

## Description

The Black Shade Series is a whetstone that subdivides the whetstone depending on the type and material of the blade, and pursues the grinding power, sharpening feel, and finish of each blade.

Review: Great stone, good value, no soaking required, instructions only in Japanese - This whetstone feels very well made. It's a medium coarse stone and was recommended to me as an excellent mid-grade quality stone; an upgrade over the very popular budget King 1000/6000 stone. If you only want to buy one affordable splash and go whetstone, the Ha no Kuromaku (Shapton) 1000 is a great buy. 1000 grit is a good all purpose grit level for general sharpening, 100-200 is good for major repairs, 200-500 is good for small repairs, and 5000+ is good for polishing very hard steel knives or razors. This is a fairly dense stone and does not seem to shed much. The stone is very easy to use, no soaking required. Just splash with water and start working. Very convenient to not have to soak and wait. The case is a nice touch. The case can also act as a holder while your sharpen and has rubber feet to prevent movement. I would still put this on a towel or anti-slip mat because there will still be water involved. Tip: If you only sharpen on the blank side you can keep the wording intact and always read what stone this is, but Shapton does color code there stones and orange is the color for medium 1000 grit stone. I would also get a lapping or flattening stone for future use. All whetstones will eventually wear unevenly and dish (become sunk in the middle) after many uses, when this happens it's very hard to sharpen properly. Luckily this stone is very hard and will not dish easily. The Atoma 400 diamond plate is a good flattening plate for 500+ grit stones and can also serve as a coarse sharpening plate for knife repair.
Review: Excellent Stone with a Worthwhile Learning Curve - As expected from its reputation, this Shapton #1000 stone is a pleasure to use. There is a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you get the feel for it, the results are outstanding. A reliable and satisfying sharpening stone that you won’t regret owning.

## Features

- Features: A #1000 medium whetstone with a blade that is good enough to be used as a rough or medium sharpener
- Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches (210 x 70
- Item Number: K0702
- Grit size: #1000
- Brand: Shapton

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001TPFT0G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,629 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #16 in Sharpening Stones |
| Brand Name | Shapton |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,350) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04944509307023 |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Included Components | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.98"L x 3.46"W x 1.57"H |
| Item Type Name | Whetstone |
| Item Weight | 45 Grams |
| Manufacturer | シャプトン(Shapton) |
| Material Type | #1000 Medium Whetstone |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shapton
- **Color:** Orange
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04944509307023
- **Grit Type:** Medium
- **Item Weight:** 45 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** シャプトン(Shapton)
- **Material:** #1000 Medium Whetstone
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.98"L x 3.46"W x 1.57"H

## Images

![Shapton K0702 Blade, #1000, Medium, Orange - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UEZ5FHAzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it have to soak first? Or can you just spray with water prior to use?**
A: Splash and go, This one (1000) grit does not require that much water. the 320 grit (blue stone) requires lots of water....it is technically a splash and go as well, but I find that it works better for me if i soak it for a short period of time....like 5 - 10 minutes.

**Q: Is this "Shaputon 2000" REALLY the "Ha no Kuromaku KO703" by Shapton as depicted on your picture, or is it a different product?**
A: I received a genuine Shapton product when ordered 2000 grit one. They should be the exact same performace stone as Shapton Pro range.

**Q: Is this stone two sided with varying grains? The side with writing on it seems rougher.**
A: Thanks for the question. This grinding wheel is one-sided. It will be combined with the medium and coarse I do not need the grindstone of Me crude to make the blade.

**Q: what are the dimensions of the actual stone?**
A: 2.75" x 8.25" x .6"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stone, good value, no soaking required, instructions only in Japanese
*by S***N on September 27, 2018*

This whetstone feels very well made. It's a medium coarse stone and was recommended to me as an excellent mid-grade quality stone; an upgrade over the very popular budget King 1000/6000 stone. If you only want to buy one affordable splash and go whetstone, the Ha no Kuromaku (Shapton) 1000 is a great buy. 1000 grit is a good all purpose grit level for general sharpening, 100-200 is good for major repairs, 200-500 is good for small repairs, and 5000+ is good for polishing very hard steel knives or razors. This is a fairly dense stone and does not seem to shed much. The stone is very easy to use, no soaking required. Just splash with water and start working. Very convenient to not have to soak and wait. The case is a nice touch. The case can also act as a holder while your sharpen and has rubber feet to prevent movement. I would still put this on a towel or anti-slip mat because there will still be water involved. Tip: If you only sharpen on the blank side you can keep the wording intact and always read what stone this is, but Shapton does color code there stones and orange is the color for medium 1000 grit stone. I would also get a lapping or flattening stone for future use. All whetstones will eventually wear unevenly and dish (become sunk in the middle) after many uses, when this happens it's very hard to sharpen properly. Luckily this stone is very hard and will not dish easily. The Atoma 400 diamond plate is a good flattening plate for 500+ grit stones and can also serve as a coarse sharpening plate for knife repair.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Stone with a Worthwhile Learning Curve
*by A***R on February 8, 2026*

As expected from its reputation, this Shapton #1000 stone is a pleasure to use. There is a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you get the feel for it, the results are outstanding. A reliable and satisfying sharpening stone that you won’t regret owning.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best stone ever
*by T***R on January 3, 2026*

I spent quite a bit a few $$$ on much more expensive stones (e.g. Kingston) and had only mediocre to bad sharpening results, in spite of years of practice:(- . I simply could not get certain older (but then high end) German kitchen knives sharp again and was ready to throw them out. Then came the point when my newer Japanese V10 steel knives needed sharpening. An AI research (I believe Google Gemini) recommended that stone, and I decided to give it a last try. The results were excellent, the stone easily “attacks” German steel as well as higher quality kitchen knife steels like V10. It does not need soaking and is always ready to use with a splash of water. And I finally feel that I mastered the art of knife sharpening and can use my old knives again !

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*