--- product_id: 268237307 title: "Whetstone Sharpening stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #320" brand: "shapton" price: "£61.19" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Shapton" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/268237307-whetstone-sharpening-stone-ceramic-kuromaku-320 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Compact 8.3x2.8 inch size Lightweight 500g portability 320 grit coarse precision Whetstone Sharpening stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #320 **Brand:** shapton **Price:** £61.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Sharpen like a pro, stand out like a boss. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whetstone Sharpening stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #320 by shapton - **How much does it cost?** £61.19 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/268237307-whetstone-sharpening-stone-ceramic-kuromaku-320) ## 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 - • **Dual-Use Design:** Includes a plastic case that doubles as a stable sharpening base for mess-free, professional results. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Perfectly sized at 8.3 x 2.8 inches to fit your workspace without clutter. - • **Light as a Feather:** Weighing just 500 grams, it’s easy to handle and store—sharpen anywhere, anytime. - • **Rough & Ready Precision:** 320 grit ceramic surface for aggressive sharpening that revives even the dullest blades. - • **Innovative Color-Coded Edge:** World’s first black edge for quick grit identification—never guess your stone again. ## Overview The Shapton KUROMAKU #320 ceramic whetstone delivers professional-grade rough grinding with its coarse 320 grit surface. Compact and lightweight, it features a unique black color-coded edge for easy grit recognition and comes with a versatile plastic case that doubles as a sharpening base. Trusted by thousands globally, this Japanese-made stone ensures your blades get razor-sharp precision with minimal effort. ## Description A staple of long-selling solid whetstone. Comes with a plastic case that can be used as a sharpening base. The black edge of the blade is the world's first color-coded whetstone for each coarseness The convenient storage case can also be used as a grinding base. Can also be used as an oil stone Review: Mükemmel bir bileme taşı. Bıçaklara anında etki ediyor mükemmel parlatıyor. Çok güzel kargolanmıştı. Review: Good holder maybe a bit slippery pads under but great quality stone ## Features - Uses: Rough grinding (320) - Grit size: #320 - Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 2.8 x 0.6 inches (210 x 70 - Weight: Approx. 17.6 oz (500 g) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004D2GCR6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,083 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #67 in Sharpening Stones | | Brand Name | Shapton | | Color | White | | Country of Publication | Japan | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,097) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04944509307092 | | Grit Type | Coarse | | Included Components | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.8L x 9W x 4H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Whetstone | | Item Weight | 500 Grams | | Manufacturer | シャプトン(Shapton) | | Material Type | Ceramic | | UPC | 785533903218 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Shapton - **Colour:** White - **Item weight:** 500 Grams - **Material:** Ceramic - **Product dimensions:** 22.8L x 9W x 4H centimeters ## Images ![Whetstone Sharpening stone Ceramic KUROMAKU #320 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tq9unBNDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***Y on 23 December 2022* Mükemmel bir bileme taşı. Bıçaklara anında etki ediyor mükemmel parlatıyor. Çok güzel kargolanmıştı. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***T on 6 December 2023* Good holder maybe a bit slippery pads under but great quality stone ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***T on 11 May 2025* This is a good, even excellent, whetstone. For, it does the job, gives reasonable feedback (i.e. one can feel what one is doing), does not have any problem with slurry, and it does not seem to wear especially fast. I have used it with success on low-carbon knives and medium-carbon knives. I have not tested it on any very high carbon knife, though I imagine that it would work on such a knife. Other reviews here say that it does. The price is pretty good. I add the following (and in so doing I echo somewhat one of the other reviews). This remark of mine will concern medium or high-carbon knives, i.e. hard knives. If one is changing the angle of such a knife, and/or perhaps is the knife is really blunt, then one needs a coarse stone, like this one. For, under those conditions, using a less coarse stone makes it hard to get the knife sharp. (Still, what counts as less coarse? Perhaps 400 grit and above. Certainly 800 grit and above. But I'm talking about standard synthetic stones here. Matters might be different with diamond stones. As to natural stones, some of them are very hard, but at least most such stones will have a grit north of two thousand, which, for the sort of work at issue, will take forever.) I would not try to use the whetstone atop its box - as shown in one of the photographs provided by the seller. I imagine that that would work badly. One needs a proper whetstone holder. For _storing_ the stone, the box is fine, though I prefer the Naniwa boxes. (Incidentally: to my knowledge, Naniwa does not do a stone in the 300-400 grit range, at least not within its more serious lines of stones.) ## Frequently Bought Together - SHAPTON K0709 Blade Blade, #320 Rough Blue Black - SHAPTON Ha No Kuromaku Ceramic Whetstone (A-set) Medium Grit (#1000) + Fine Grit (#5000) - Shapton K0710 Melon 8000 Blade Finishing --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/268237307-whetstone-sharpening-stone-ceramic-kuromaku-320](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/268237307-whetstone-sharpening-stone-ceramic-kuromaku-320) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*