List of products by brand 1Stone

Frequently Asked Questions

1Stone is a French artisan workshop specializing in natural sharpening stones. Founder Nicolas Rollin extracts, cuts and polishes each stone by hand, sourcing natural slate from Northern France and raw stone from Japan. These are not factory products — every stone is unique in shape, color and texture.
If you've only used synthetic stones, the difference is noticeable from the first stroke. Natural stones don't need soaking — two minutes in water and they're ready. The finish they leave on a blade has a distinctive smoothness, because abrasive particles are released gradually during use, producing a natural mirror polish on steel.
If you're looking for a stone for straight razors, the 1Stone finishing stones — La Lune (6000-8000 grit), Green Shadow (10000-12000 grit) and Black Shadow (12000-15000 grit) — are exactly what you need. You work with a slurry that you progressively thin until the blade reaches a mirror finish. Each stone comes with a smaller piece of the same material (nagura) for creating the slurry.
The hardness of natural slate actually works in your favor as a beginner. Unlike softer stones, there's no risk of cutting into or damaging the surface if the blade slips — the stone holds up without any damage. That means less stress during your first sharpening sessions and more confidence as you learn.
Natural slate has a lifespan of around 100 years, something no synthetic stone can match. Its dense structure makes it extremely resistant to water and wear. Just clean it after use and let it dry evenly, avoiding thermal shocks or frost.
1Stone products are available at HairMaker.Gr, with natural sharpening stones for straight razors, knives and tools. Shipping is available across Greece, Cyprus and internationally — worldwide shipping with no restrictions.
What is 1Stone and what kind of stones does it make?
1Stone is a French artisan workshop specializing in natural sharpening stones. Founder Nicolas Rollin extracts, cuts and polishes each stone by hand, sourcing natural slate from Northern France and raw stone from Japan. These are not factory products — every stone is unique in shape, color and texture.
How is a natural sharpening stone different from a synthetic one?
If you've only used synthetic stones, the difference is noticeable from the first stroke. Natural stones don't need soaking — two minutes in water and they're ready. The finish they leave on a blade has a distinctive smoothness, because abrasive particles are released gradually during use, producing a natural mirror polish on steel.
Which 1Stone stones work best for straight razor honing?
If you're looking for a stone for straight razors, the 1Stone finishing stones — La Lune (6000-8000 grit), Green Shadow (10000-12000 grit) and Black Shadow (12000-15000 grit) — are exactly what you need. You work with a slurry that you progressively thin until the blade reaches a mirror finish. Each stone comes with a smaller piece of the same material (nagura) for creating the slurry.
Can I use 1Stone stones if I'm new to sharpening?
The hardness of natural slate actually works in your favor as a beginner. Unlike softer stones, there's no risk of cutting into or damaging the surface if the blade slips — the stone holds up without any damage. That means less stress during your first sharpening sessions and more confidence as you learn.
How long does a natural 1Stone stone last?
Natural slate has a lifespan of around 100 years, something no synthetic stone can match. Its dense structure makes it extremely resistant to water and wear. Just clean it after use and let it dry evenly, avoiding thermal shocks or frost.
Where can I buy 1Stone stones?
1Stone products are available at HairMaker.Gr, with natural sharpening stones for straight razors, knives and tools. Shipping is available across Greece, Cyprus and internationally — worldwide shipping with no restrictions.

1Stone – Natural Sharpening Stones from France

1Stone is an artisan workshop producing natural sharpening stones from Northern France, based in the Ardennes region. Founder Nicolas Rollin extracts raw material from French quarries and Japanese deposits, cutting and polishing each stone by hand — reviving a tradition that had ceased in the mid-1980s. Every stone is a unique piece, different in shape, color and natural texture.

1Stone natural sharpening stones stand out because they don't require soaking — just two minutes in water and they're ready. The technique relies on creating a slurry with the included nagura stone, which is progressively thinned for increasingly fine results. They're ideal for straight razor honing, kitchen knives and woodworking tools, with a hardness that forgives beginner mistakes.

The range includes stones of different grits: La Lune (6000-8000 grit) for finishing, Green Shadow (10000-12000 grit) for very fine polishing and Black Shadow (12000-15000 grit) for mirror-polishing blades. Natural slate lasts up to 100 years — an investment in quality that never needs replacing.

Top 1Stone Products

  • 1Stone La Lune — Natural French finishing stone at 6000-8000 grit, ideal for straight razors and knives
  • 1Stone Green Shadow — Green natural slate at 10000-12000 grit for fine polishing of high-hardness blades
  • 1Stone Black Shadow — Black slate at 12000-15000 grit for mirror-polishing blades and final finishing

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