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Below are magnified edges that were sharpened using Shapton Glass Stones. The images are intended to be educational and give you a look at what is happening to your edge at the various grit levels.
To help put the images in perspective, consider that the edge created by a 1000 girt stone will shave hair and is suitable for many everyday cutting tasks. Also consider that our grandfathers shaved with a razor that was sharpened using a stone that was close to 2000 grit and that for decades, the standard grit for straight razor users has been 8000 grit.
You can click on the images of the edges to enlarge them. Clicking on the image to the right will take you to the details page of that stone.
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To help put the images in perspective, consider that the edge created by a 1000 girt stone will shave hair and is suitable for many everyday cutting tasks. Also consider that our grandfathers shaved with a razor that was sharpened using a stone that was close to 2000 grit and that for decades, the standard grit for straight razor users has been 8000 grit.
You can click on the images of the edges to enlarge them. Clicking on the image to the right will take you to the details page of that stone.
220 Grit (67 microns)
The 220 is an extra-coarse grit and is used to restore chipped and damage edges.
The 220 is an extra-coarse grit and is used to restore chipped and damage edges.
500 Grit (29.5 microns)
The 500 grit removes steel at a faster rate than any other stone we have used at this grit level. It restores neglected and damaged quickly.
The 500 grit removes steel at a faster rate than any other stone we have used at this grit level. It restores neglected and damaged quickly.
1000 Grit (14.7 microns)
The 1000 grit is one the most popular grit. It leaves a sharp edge and is suitable for many everyday cutting tasks.
The 1000 grit is one the most popular grit. It leaves a sharp edge and is suitable for many everyday cutting tasks.
2000 Grit (7.3 microns)
The 2000 grit is one the most used grits of all Shapton stones. It is suitable for most everyday cutting tasks done in the kitchen or in the field. It is fast yet leaves a razor sharp edge.
The 2000 grit is one the most used grits of all Shapton stones. It is suitable for most everyday cutting tasks done in the kitchen or in the field. It is fast yet leaves a razor sharp edge.
4000 Grit (3.7 microns)
The 4000 grit is another very popular grit. It leaves a nice polish and is suitable for most everyday cutting tasks.
The 4000 grit is another very popular grit. It leaves a nice polish and is suitable for most everyday cutting tasks.
6000 Grit (2.5 microns)
The 6000 grit is a great all-purpose finishing stone. A nice combination os speed and polish.
The 6000 grit is a great all-purpose finishing stone. A nice combination os speed and polish.
8000 Grit (1.8 microns)
The 8000 grit has been one of the most popular grits used by woodworkers, straight razor user and knife enthusiasts. It is faster than any other 8000 grit we have used.
The 8000 grit has been one of the most popular grits used by woodworkers, straight razor user and knife enthusiasts. It is faster than any other 8000 grit we have used.
10,000 Grit (1.47 microns)
The 10,000 grit leaves a polish on knives, tools and razors. It combines speed and polish very nicely.
The 10,000 grit leaves a polish on knives, tools and razors. It combines speed and polish very nicely.
16,000 Grit (.92 microns)
The 16,000 grit is an extra fine stone and leaves a mirror polish. It is one of the more popular Shapton stones sold.
The 16,000 grit is an extra fine stone and leaves a mirror polish. It is one of the more popular Shapton stones sold.
30,000 Grit (.49 microns)
The 30,000 grit leaves the finest edge we have seen from a stone. It is unmatched by any other.
If you want everything you need in a convenient set, we suggest the Shapton Glass Stone Set. The Glass Stone Set includes three popular grits in 500, 2000 and 16,000. The stones come stored in the Shapton Field Holder. The Field Holder also holds your stone in place while sharpening. It is a very nice set.The 30,000 grit leaves the finest edge we have seen from a stone. It is unmatched by any other.
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We are an authorized Shapton Distributor for the USA and Canada. When you buy from us you can be assured of receiving authentic Shapton products.We ship within 24 hours with a guaranteed delivery time of 2-3 days within the USA. All Shapton products are shipped in bulletproof packaging to ensure they arrive in pristine condition.
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