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Professional-Grade Sharpening Stone Engineered for Controlled Edge Refinement
The Shapton Glass Stone 1000 Grit is designed for professional knife maintenance, routine edge restoration, and precision sharpening in active commercial kitchens. Its medium-fine abrasive profile provides a controlled balance between material removal and edge refinement, making it suitable for restoring dull blades and preparing them for higher-grit polishing.
Built on a rigid glass base, the stone maintains a stable sharpening surface while helping users achieve repeatable blade angles and consistent edge geometry. Its slim, compact design fits easily into professional sharpening stations, knife rolls, workshops, and back-of-house preparation areas.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field-Tested Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | Shapton |
| Product Line | Glass Stone |
| Grit Rating | 1000 Grit |
| Grit Classification | Medium to Fine |
| Base Material | Glass |
| Exact Physical Dimensions | 8.27 x 2.76 x 0.39 Inches |
| Product Weight | 360 Grams |
| Color | Transparent |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4944509502022 |
| Package Quantity | 1 Sharpening Stone |
Core Operational Features
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Controlled Edge Restoration: The 1000-grit sharpening surface removes moderate levels of blade material while developing a clean, functional edge suitable for everyday professional kitchen use.
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Rigid Glass Construction: The glass-backed design provides a stable foundation that helps reduce flex during sharpening and supports more consistent contact between the blade and abrasive surface.
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Professional Sharpening Versatility: Suitable for routine knife maintenance, edge correction, and preparation before progressing to finer polishing stones.
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Compact Station Footprint: The slim 8.27-inch profile is easy to position on sharpening bases, workbenches, and compact kitchen maintenance stations.
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Consistent Technical Execution: Designed to support controlled sharpening strokes, repeatable blade positioning, and uniform edge development across the full length of the knife.
Recommended Professional Applications
The Shapton Glass Stone 1000 Grit is suitable for chef knives, utility knives, slicing knives, paring knives, and other compatible straight-edge blades. It is an effective primary sharpening stone for professional kitchens, culinary schools, knife technicians, and serious home cooks who require dependable edge maintenance.
For blades requiring a more polished finish, the 1000-grit stone can be followed with a higher-grit sharpening or finishing stone.