Shapton Professional stones are highly regarded for the speed at which they cut, resistance to dishing and wear, and the splash and go characteristics associated with this ceramic medium. Fairly hard, these stones provide excellent feedback and achieve very nice levels of finish in the medium and higher grits.
The Shapton Pro 5000 grit stone is an excellent choice as a finishing stone while sharpening kitchen knives or a transition stone during a razor progression. Like the rest of the series, this stone comes with a slotted storage case for uniform drying which also doubles as a stone holder. These stones measure 8.25” x 2.75” each.
*Please note, Shapton stopped printing their name on the Pro Stones for delivery to Shapton USA at the end of 2015. All new stones have no printed ink.
The Shapton Pro 5000 grit stone is an excellent choice as a finishing stone while sharpening kitchen knives or a transition stone during a razor progression. Like the rest of the series, this stone comes with a slotted storage case for uniform drying which also doubles as a stone holder. These stones measure 8.25” x 2.75” each.
*Please note, Shapton stopped printing their name on the Pro Stones for delivery to Shapton USA at the end of 2015. All new stones have no printed ink.
Reviews
8 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Good middle range finish stone., November 15, 2025Posted By: ward c wilcox
This 5000 Shapton gets a few bad reviews and those users say it loads up too fast and just stops working. I felt that when I first was using it, but I decided to give a second look and feel completely different about it now. It cuts well and produces a nice slurry. The hard matrix keeps it flat but of course dressing the stone is a must as is the case with any wet stone. I like to use a mid range finish stone before going to a high frit polisher...8000 or above. This one gets in deployed in the rotation because it being a true splash and go there is no down time when I need to get my tools back in service without having to wait while some stone sits soaking. The 5000 Shapton is great option and valued weapon.
This 5000 Shapton gets a few bad reviews and those users say it loads up too fast and just stops working. I felt that when I first was using it, but I decided to give a second look and feel completely different about it now. It cuts well and produces a nice slurry. The hard matrix keeps it flat but of course dressing the stone is a must as is the case with any wet stone. I like to use a mid range finish stone before going to a high frit polisher...8000 or above. This one gets in deployed in the rotation because it being a true splash and go there is no down time when I need to get my tools back in service without having to wait while some stone sits soaking. The 5000 Shapton is great option and valued weapon.
Great stonePosted By: Tom - verified customer
19 people found this review helpful
This is a very smooth stone and it starts to get mud fast for a 5K. i use it between the 2K or 3K Chosera and 8K Shapton Pro. I could stop with this 5K but I`m a perfectionist when it comes to my kitchen knives. It will polish German and hard Japanese steel quick. Buy this stone, you`ll love it.
19 people found this review helpful
This is a very smooth stone and it starts to get mud fast for a 5K. i use it between the 2K or 3K Chosera and 8K Shapton Pro. I could stop with this 5K but I`m a perfectionist when it comes to my kitchen knives. It will polish German and hard Japanese steel quick. Buy this stone, you`ll love it.
Icing on the CakePosted By: Jeff B - verified customer
22 people found this review helpful
A great finishing stone for steels on the harder side. Very hard slow dishing stone that feels silky smooth and leaves a great edge with just the right bite. And who doesn't love splash-n-go!
22 people found this review helpful
A great finishing stone for steels on the harder side. Very hard slow dishing stone that feels silky smooth and leaves a great edge with just the right bite. And who doesn't love splash-n-go!
Great product Posted By: Juan P. - verified customer
24 people found this review helpful
This is a hard medium speed ton imh. Case doubles up as a holder, bonus points. It does leaves a nice refined edge for most kitchen task, not to refined to affecthe edge retention. I didn't like the feel on my hand neither the initial feedback. It gets better the more you use it but then it starts to dish. It does dishes slowly. All in all this is a great stone to finish off the knifes the you want to have a medium refined edge . Polish is on the hasty side of mirror.
24 people found this review helpful
This is a hard medium speed ton imh. Case doubles up as a holder, bonus points. It does leaves a nice refined edge for most kitchen task, not to refined to affecthe edge retention. I didn't like the feel on my hand neither the initial feedback. It gets better the more you use it but then it starts to dish. It does dishes slowly. All in all this is a great stone to finish off the knifes the you want to have a medium refined edge . Polish is on the hasty side of mirror.
could not be happierPosted By: Max S. - verified customer
25 people found this review helpful
Well I originally bought the Shapton 1k stone, and I really enjoyed it. I received the purple 5k stone for christmas and WOW! It is like sharpening on a slowly melting piece of ice! your knife slides over it without making much of a sound at all, while the surface is harder feeling than the 1k, it still has a bit of soft feel to it. Just a pleasure to use and the finish it leaves is amazing. Can't imagine what the 8 or 10k are like!
25 people found this review helpful
Well I originally bought the Shapton 1k stone, and I really enjoyed it. I received the purple 5k stone for christmas and WOW! It is like sharpening on a slowly melting piece of ice! your knife slides over it without making much of a sound at all, while the surface is harder feeling than the 1k, it still has a bit of soft feel to it. Just a pleasure to use and the finish it leaves is amazing. Can't imagine what the 8 or 10k are like!
Product ReviewPosted By: Aaron - verified customer
27 people found this review helpful
Number 3 on the list and once again does not fail to impress. Once again cuts very quickly and leaves behind a crisp edge with still good bite to it. Splash and go so always a plus. Dishes really slowly so no need to constantly flatten.
27 people found this review helpful
Number 3 on the list and once again does not fail to impress. Once again cuts very quickly and leaves behind a crisp edge with still good bite to it. Splash and go so always a plus. Dishes really slowly so no need to constantly flatten.
Product ReviewPosted By: Rich - verified customer
19 people found this review helpful
The Shapton Pro 5000 grit stone is a light, compact, and easy to carry high quality splash and go sharpening stone that comes in a in a protective case. It works great in combination with the Shapton Pro 1,000 or 1,5000 grit stones. You can use it for minor edge repair and to maintain a sharp edge. When combined with the Shapton Pro 1,000 grit stone, it is a fantastic one-two punch portable sharpening solution for knife kits. A perfect addition to knife kits for culinary students and chefs alike.
19 people found this review helpful
The Shapton Pro 5000 grit stone is a light, compact, and easy to carry high quality splash and go sharpening stone that comes in a in a protective case. It works great in combination with the Shapton Pro 1,000 or 1,5000 grit stones. You can use it for minor edge repair and to maintain a sharp edge. When combined with the Shapton Pro 1,000 grit stone, it is a fantastic one-two punch portable sharpening solution for knife kits. A perfect addition to knife kits for culinary students and chefs alike.
