These Shapton Kuromaku (rebranded from the old Pro series) level stones are a great option for anyone serious about sharpening but operating on a tighter budget – The 5000 grit stone is great to put the final edge on a chopping knife, like a Nakiri or a Gyuto or Santoku with a hard edge.

Brand: Shapton シャプトン
Product Type: Whetstone
Grit: #5000
Producing Area: Tochigi/ Japan
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Size: 210 x 70 x 15mm
Weight: 535g
Comes with Plastic Case/ Base

These are genuine splash and go stones. Although I prefer to put them in water for 1 or 2 minutes before using, it is not recommended to leave them soaking for a long time as this could potentially damage the sharpening surface.