# Shapton Ha-No-Kuromaku #1000 Orange: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Shapton Ha-No-Kuromaku #1000 Orange with supported home markets.

Exact item: Shapton Ha-No-Kuromaku / Professional ceramic whetstone; item K0702; JAN 4944509307023; orange; 1000 grit; 210 x 70 x 15mm; case doubles as holder

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩44,134
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥211
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$997
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 31% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $31.27 (JP¥4,990 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $45.16 ($42 sale price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)
- [United States price source](https://www.chefknivestogo.com/shpro10.html)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$245
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$44.31
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$40.02
- Japan source price: JP¥4,990; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [Kappa-bashi Maeda](https://www.kappa-maeda.co.jp/SHOP/49069.html): JP¥4,990; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z. Tokyo kitchenware retailer. Select Orange #1000. The page showed in-stock purchase controls; domestic shipping is address-based and free only from ¥16,000. The store does not ship this item overseas.

### US

- [Chef Knives To Go](https://www.chefknivestogo.com/shpro10.html): $42; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T19:58:32Z. Registered United States Shapton distributor. The page showed quantity and purchase controls at a USD42 sale price; free domestic shipping starts above USD100. Regular price is USD45.

## Important notes

Sharpening makes blades extremely sharp. Stabilize the stone, keep fingers clear of the edge, and work slowly. Rinse the stone after use and let it dry fully before closing the case. Match orange #1000, not another grit or Shapton line.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.