{"product_id":"shapton-glassstone-8000-type-wa-whetstone","title":"Shapton GlassStone 8000 Grit Ceramic Whetstone – 1 Micron Type WA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShapton GlassStone 8000 Grit Ceramic Whetstone – 1 Micron Type WA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shapton GlassStone 8000 is a high-grit finishing waterstone for polishing an already sharp edge. Its 1-micron-class Type WA abrasive layer refines fine-stone scratches and produces a smooth, highly polished finish on appropriate kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the full-size Shapton GlassStone GS\/HR model—not GlassStone Seven, RockStar, or the HC formulation. Type WA identifies Shapton’s white-alumina abrasive. A 5 mm sharpening layer is permanently laminated to 5 mm tempered glass for a precise, stable working surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the 8000 grit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishes edges after 4000- to 5000-grit finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefines the final burr and fine scratch pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers a high level of finish in a compact glass-backed format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shapton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e GlassStone \/ GS Series HR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4944509502039 (GTIN-13 \/ JAN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle class:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 micron class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasive type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type WA (white alumina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm abrasive layer laminated to a 5 mm tempered-glass base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 × 70 × 10 mm (8.27 × 2.76 × 0.39 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 360 g (12.7 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splash-and-go; no soak required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One GlassStone; holder sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the stone on a non-slip stone holder with the abrasive face up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd clean water and begin sharpening. An optional 5–6 minute wetting can improve feel, but long soaking is unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a consistent angle and use controlled pressure, adding water as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatten periodically with a compatible lapping plate to preserve accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse after use and let the stone dry completely at room temperature before storage. Do not use detergent, hot water, direct sun, forced heat, or long-term soaking. Keep the sharpening face flat and free of embedded coarse grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Shapton progression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse after the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/shapton-glassstone-4000-type-wa-whetstone\"\u003eGlassStone 4000\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/shapton-kuromaku-5000-wine-whetstone\"\u003eKuromaku 5000\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a finishing stone, not the first choice for a dull or damaged edge. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/shapton-whetstones\"\u003eShapton whetstone collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a GlassStone need soaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is designed for splash-and-go use. A brief optional wetting can improve feel; avoid long soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Type WA mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWA is Shapton’s designation for white alumina, the abrasive used in this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a RockStar or GlassStone Seven?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the full-size, 210 × 70 mm GlassStone with a 5 mm abrasive layer on a 5 mm tempered-glass base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shapton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54405791383776,"sku":"50203","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/shapton-glass-8000-whetstone-top_01e55545-99cc-4d36-a3a3-259e42bf1555.jpg?v=1787854444","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/shapton-glassstone-8000-type-wa-whetstone","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}