120x white Ha-No-Kuromaku stone used with the Veritas side-clamping honing guide
Ha-No-Kuromaku stones are the workhorses of many woodshops. Precisely graded sharpening media are bonded to create a stone that is durable yet fast cutting.
The white 120x stone is the coarsest shaping stone in the line and will remove material aggressively for reshaping a bevel, removing corrosion or repairing major damage to the blade. It’s one of three shaping stones with a range code of 1 (along with moss 220x and blue-black 320x); the larger the blade to be shaped, the coarser the stone you should choose.
It measures 210mm × 70mm × 15mm (8 1/4" × 2 3/4" × 5/8") and is supplied in a color-matched live-hinge plastic storage case that also serves as a stand. Four urethane feet on the vented case bottom give a good grip, while molded ribs on the case lid hold the stone in place. Both sides of the stone are usable.
The stone can be used with the Shapton stone holder, field holder and pond. It can also be used as an oil stone, but then must continue to be used with oil only. Weighs just shy of 20 oz (550g).
| Sharpening Stage | Grit Range (µ) | Micron (µ) | Kuromaku | Range Code |
| Shaping 30.1–150 | 122.5 | 120 | 1 | |
| 30.1–150 | 66.82 | 220 | ||
| 45.94 | 320 | |||
| Grinding 10.1–30 | 20.1–30 | 29.4 | 2A | |
| 25 | ||||
| 15.1–20 | 20 | 2B | ||
| 10.1–15 | 14.7 | 1000 | 2C | |
| 11.5 | ||||
| Honing 3.01–10 | 8.01-10 | 9.8 | 1500 | 3A |
| 6.01 | 7.35 | 2000 | 3B | |
| 6.7 | ||||
| 3.01-6 | 4.9 | 3C | ||
| 4 | ||||
| 3.68 | ||||
| Polishing 0.25-3 | 1.51-3 | 3 | 4A | |
| 2.94 | 5000 | |||
| 2.45 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| 1.84 | 8000 | |||
| 0.76-1.5 | 1.47 | 4B | ||
| 1.2 | ||||
| 1 | 12000 | |||
| 0.92 | ||||
| 0.85 | ||||
| 0.25-0.75 | 0.49 | 30000 | 4C | |
| 0.44 |
This 120x white stone is the coarsest of the three shaping-range stones, alongside the moss 220x and blue-black 320x. Choose it for reshaping a bevel, removing corrosion or repairing major blade damage, and a finer shaping grit for lighter work.
No, Shapton stones don't need soaking before use; a light splash of water on the surface is enough.
Yes, it's supplied in a color-matched live-hinge plastic case that doubles as a stand, with feet for grip and ribs on the lid that hold the stone secure.
| Dimensions | 210mm × 70mm × 15mm (8 1/4" × 2 3/4" × 5/8") |
| Weight | Just under 20 oz (550g) |
| Includes | Shapton 120x White Ha-No-Kuromaku Ceramic Stone; live-hinge plastic storage case |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
| Materials | Ceramic sharpening stone, live-hinge plastic case, urethane feet |
| Compatibility | Works with the Shapton stone holder, field holder and pond |
| Color/Finish | White |
| Grit | 120x |
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Shapton 120x White Ha-No-Kuromaku Ceramic Stone
Ha-No-Kuromaku stones are the workhorses of many woodshops. Precisely graded sharpening media are bonded to create a stone that is durable yet fast cutting.
The white 120x stone is the coarsest shaping stone in the line and will remove material aggressively for reshaping a bevel, removing corrosion or repairing major damage to the blade. It’s one of three shaping stones with a range code of 1 (along with moss 220x and blue-black 320x); the larger the blade to be shaped, the coarser the stone you should choose.
It measures 210mm × 70mm × 15mm (8 1/4" × 2 3/4" × 5/8") and is supplied in a color-matched live-hinge plastic storage case that also serves as a stand. Four urethane feet on the vented case bottom give a good grip, while molded ribs on the case lid hold the stone in place. Both sides of the stone are usable.
The stone can be used with the Shapton stone holder, field holder and pond. It can also be used as an oil stone, but then must continue to be used with oil only. Weighs just shy of 20 oz (550g).
| Sharpening Stage | Grit Range (µ) | Micron (µ) | Kuromaku | Range Code |
| Shaping 30.1–150 | 122.5 | 120 | 1 | |
| 30.1–150 | 66.82 | 220 | ||
| 45.94 | 320 | |||
| Grinding 10.1–30 | 20.1–30 | 29.4 | 2A | |
| 25 | ||||
| 15.1–20 | 20 | 2B | ||
| 10.1–15 | 14.7 | 1000 | 2C | |
| 11.5 | ||||
| Honing 3.01–10 | 8.01-10 | 9.8 | 1500 | 3A |
| 6.01 | 7.35 | 2000 | 3B | |
| 6.7 | ||||
| 3.01-6 | 4.9 | 3C | ||
| 4 | ||||
| 3.68 | ||||
| Polishing 0.25-3 | 1.51-3 | 3 | 4A | |
| 2.94 | 5000 | |||
| 2.45 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| 1.84 | 8000 | |||
| 0.76-1.5 | 1.47 | 4B | ||
| 1.2 | ||||
| 1 | 12000 | |||
| 0.92 | ||||
| 0.85 | ||||
| 0.25-0.75 | 0.49 | 30000 | 4C | |
| 0.44 |
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