Shapton Professional Stones are widely regarded as some of the most consistent and dependable sharpening stones on the market. Designed with hardness and speed in mind, these synthetic stones cut quickly while maintaining excellent wear resistance. They are also splash-and-go, meaning there is no soaking required — just add water and start sharpening.
Each stone in the Professional lineup is engineered for a specific role, from repairing chips and reshaping edges to fine polishing and razor finishing. This carefully structured range makes the Shapton Pro series a go-to choice for both professionals and serious home cooks who want reliable performance and predictable results.
The Shapton Pro 8000 grit offers a higher level of refinement than the 5000 grit, making it a popular finishing stone for kitchen cutlery and a valuable mid-point in straight razor progression. It also works well in edge-trailing and stropping applications for ongoing knife maintenance. These stones measure 8.25 inches x 2.75 inches each.
Ships from Madison, WI.
Each stone in the Professional lineup is engineered for a specific role, from repairing chips and reshaping edges to fine polishing and razor finishing. This carefully structured range makes the Shapton Pro series a go-to choice for both professionals and serious home cooks who want reliable performance and predictable results.
The Shapton Pro 8000 grit offers a higher level of refinement than the 5000 grit, making it a popular finishing stone for kitchen cutlery and a valuable mid-point in straight razor progression. It also works well in edge-trailing and stropping applications for ongoing knife maintenance. These stones measure 8.25 inches x 2.75 inches each.
Ships from Madison, WI.
Reviews
9 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Shapton Pro 8000x My Work Horse!Posted By: Stephen Davidson - verified customer
21 people found this review helpful
When it comes time to rehone my straight razors, this stone is my work horse. This stone is a splash and go and is exactly like my Shapton 5K Kuromaku only a touch smoother. The speed is pretty much the same and this stone also cleans up the same way as well. This is where I start before progressing to my finishing stones.
21 people found this review helpful
When it comes time to rehone my straight razors, this stone is my work horse. This stone is a splash and go and is exactly like my Shapton 5K Kuromaku only a touch smoother. The speed is pretty much the same and this stone also cleans up the same way as well. This is where I start before progressing to my finishing stones.
Shapton Pro 8000 ReviewPosted By: @just_broome - verified customer
20 people found this review helpful
A very good stone that's responsive and snappy.
I use Chosera 800 -> 3000 -> Shapton Pro 8000 and get scary sharp kitchen knives.
I'm not a professional and I don't have a ton of knives, but I prefer to sharpen my own and regular hand held sharpeners were ruining my knives! So I learned how to do it right and this tool helps me get a tremendous edge for my kitchen tools. My friends and family appreciate me keeping their knives in shape too, cause who doesn't Zen out a little when on a whetstone =) and I don't mind doing it. Keeps my in practice!
20 people found this review helpful
A very good stone that's responsive and snappy.
I use Chosera 800 -> 3000 -> Shapton Pro 8000 and get scary sharp kitchen knives.
I'm not a professional and I don't have a ton of knives, but I prefer to sharpen my own and regular hand held sharpeners were ruining my knives! So I learned how to do it right and this tool helps me get a tremendous edge for my kitchen tools. My friends and family appreciate me keeping their knives in shape too, cause who doesn't Zen out a little when on a whetstone =) and I don't mind doing it. Keeps my in practice!
Does the job well Shapton Pro 8kPosted By: Steve Hamley - verified customer
25 people found this review helpful
One of the best. I prefer it to the Naniwa Snow White Jyunpaku. I'm still testing it - on razors - and am not sure whether I prefer it or the Shapton Glass HC which I also bought from Mark. The HC Glass 8k polishes a little more and makes it easier to see any defects you've missed bring the razor bevel up, but other than that they're very similar.Cheers, Steve
25 people found this review helpful
One of the best. I prefer it to the Naniwa Snow White Jyunpaku. I'm still testing it - on razors - and am not sure whether I prefer it or the Shapton Glass HC which I also bought from Mark. The HC Glass 8k polishes a little more and makes it easier to see any defects you've missed bring the razor bevel up, but other than that they're very similar.Cheers, Steve
Replaced by Japanese natural stones Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: ward c. - verified customer
17 people found this review helpful
Hard to beat the shapton 8000 fine polish stone. Doesnt clog or dry up and leaves a finer scratch patten than other 8000 man made stones I have. The resign base ceramic matrix of course make it feels more artififial than other non ceramic made stones...so the slurry is less natural and the feedback different..but makes fast work of polishing my japanese plans and chisels.
17 people found this review helpful
Hard to beat the shapton 8000 fine polish stone. Doesnt clog or dry up and leaves a finer scratch patten than other 8000 man made stones I have. The resign base ceramic matrix of course make it feels more artififial than other non ceramic made stones...so the slurry is less natural and the feedback different..but makes fast work of polishing my japanese plans and chisels.
Product ReviewPosted By: Jmbullman - verified customer
26 people found this review helpful
I have the complete line and unless ur going for the uber shine 8k stone is my stopping place. This thing polishes and puts the final cut on the edge that makes it perfect couldt live or sharpen without it. Espically cpm154
26 people found this review helpful
I have the complete line and unless ur going for the uber shine 8k stone is my stopping place. This thing polishes and puts the final cut on the edge that makes it perfect couldt live or sharpen without it. Espically cpm154
