Shapton Pro #5000

A fine-grained whetstone (#5000) used for polishing an edge. It doesn't remove much metal and leaves a shiny and fine edge. With the right technique, you'll achieve an incredibly sharp edge. The Pro 5000 is a very hard 'splash and go' stone, meaning it doesn't need to soak in water before use. It wears slowly and provides a very high polish. The drawback is that the hard stone feels slicker than a softer stone, but in return, you don't risk cutting into the stone.

Dimensions: 210 x 70 x 15 mm.

Shapton Professional is a series of sharpening stones that are highly effective and deliver exceptional sharpening power. The stones are 'Splash & Go' type, which means they don't need to be submerged in water before use. Instead, you just pour a palmful of water on the stone and start sharpening. The stones are very hard and maintain their shape for a long time. Of course, these stones also need to be flattened over time, but compared to other stones, Shapton's hard sharpening stones hold their shape for a very long time.

The stone comes in a plastic case that provides good protection for the stone. The case can also be used as a sharpening stone holder while you sharpen. Very practical.

Shapton manufactures whetstones for professional users seeking the very best. According to many, they are the absolute best stones on the market.

What is the difference between Shapton Glass and Shapton Pro?

The stones are relatively similar in performance and both are excellent choices, regardless of skill level.
Both stones are 'Splash & Go' type and therefore do not require soaking in water. Just splash on a little water and start sharpening.
Shapton Glass is slightly harder than Pro and therefore wears a little slower. A hard stone is practical as you don't need to flatten it as often. On the other hand, the Pro stone is thicker. We estimate that the Pro stone's lifespan is slightly longer, but Shapton Glass holds its shape better.
One advantage of Shapton Pro is that it comes with a holder/case and the stone is reversible. This means you can use both sides of the stone, which can be practical if you have a nick in the stone or if it has lost its shape.
To summarize, both stones are of the highest possible quality and are fully comparable. Which one then best suits your needs?