Hephais Sharpening Stone #1000 – Shapton Kuromaku

It’s a ceramic stone, which means it requires only a splash of water on the surface before use — no soaking. It cuts efficiently, stays flat longer than most alternatives at this grit, and produces consistent results on high-carbon and stainless steel kitchen knives alike. The standard progression from here is to finish on the #5,000 for a refined edge.

• Grit: #1,000 (medium)
• Type: Ceramic (splash-and-go, no soaking required)
• Dimensions: 210mm × 70mm × 16mm
• Use case: Regular maintenance sharpening