Shapton Glass Stone HR 500 Grit

The Shapton Glass Stone HR 500 is a coarse-grade whetstone designed for setting a bevel or repairing a chipped or damaged blade. Not required as part of routine sharpening — reserved for blades that need significant correction before progressing through finer grits.

• 500 grit — coarse grade for bevel setting and chip repair
• Particle size: 29.4 microns
• Ceramic cutting media — lasts 4-5x longer than standard water stones
• Extremely uniform abrasive — consistent performance from first to last pass
• No soaking required — splash and go
• Made in: Japan

Shapton Glass Stones are the benchmark for whetstone quality — used by professional knife sharpeners, barbers and blade enthusiasts worldwide. Each stone is built around a 5mm tempered glass backing plate fused to a 5mm ceramic abrasive layer, producing a platform that stays flat far longer than conventional water stones and requires far less dressing to maintain. The ceramic cutting media is graded to exceptional uniformity — the abrasive your blade encounters on the first pass is the same as the five hundredth. No soaking required: a splash of water is all it takes.

The 500 grit HR is a specialised tool for bevel setting and chip repair — not a routine sharpening stone. Use it when a blade has sustained damage or needs significant geometry correction, then progress through finer grits to refine and finish the edge.

How to Use: Splash the stone with water before use — no soaking required. Place on a stable surface or stone holder. Maintain a consistent angle and work the blade across the stone in smooth, even strokes. Progress to a finer grit once the bevel is set.

Model: 50102
Grit: 500
Grade: Coarse
Particle Size: 29.4 microns
Dimensions: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm
Made in: Japan