Shapton RockStar #2000 Sharpening Stone — 210 mm

A particularly good match for harder Japanese knives, including the powder-steel knives we carry. Shapton’s RockStar combines strong cutting performance with a durable working surface, making routine sharpening less of a chore on steels that can feel slow on a more basic stone.

Compared with a traditional soaking stone like the Naniwa Lobster, the appeal is convenience and performance: no soaking routine, less wear, and efficient sharpening on harder blades. The #2000 finish also goes a little finer than a #1000, leaving a refined, lightly polished edge with useful bite for everyday kitchen work.

The RockStar brings Shapton’s GlassStone-family technology into a solid 10 mm block of abrasive, without the glass backing. It’s compact, straightforward to use, and a useful finishing point for most kitchen knives.

Grit: #2000
Abrasive particle size: Approximately 6 microns
Dimensions: 210 × 70 × 10 mm
Abrasive: White aluminium oxide
Origin: Japan
Includes: Stone only; no holder or stainless steel case
Preparation: Splash-and-go. Wet the working surface before use; no routine soaking required.

In Use: Use for routine sharpening and touch-ups, or to refine an edge established on a coarser stone. Keep the surface wet, reduce pressure as the edge develops, and finish by carefully removing the burr. Both broad faces can be used for sharpening—use the plain reverse side if you’d like to preserve the illustrated face.

Care: Rinse with water, wipe away excess moisture, and allow to dry naturally before storing. Avoid prolonged soaking, hot water, detergents, direct sunlight, and forced drying with heat or a fan.