{"title":"Nubatama Synthetics","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA batch of new Nubatama synthetic waterstones, in limited quantity. Once these are gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNubatama stones are rare, small-batch Japanese abrasives built for maximum cutting speed on everything from classic carbon to high-alloy steels. Mix and match across lines—you aren't locked into one. Each series fills a distinct role, allowing you to build a custom progression tailored to your steel and workflow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo (Splash \u0026amp; Go):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, low-porosity, and fast-cutting. No soaking required—ideal for rapid stock removal and low-maintenance edge upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUme (Tactile \u0026amp; Soaking):\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer, porous matrix requiring a brief soak. Releases a rich, cushioned slurry for maximum tactile feedback and smooth bevel work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatinum (Highest Density):\u003c\/strong\u003e Within both lines, look for Platinum formulations—Nubatama's highest-density tier, built to cut hard, high-alloy steels (D2, SG2, ZDP-189) faster and with less dishing than standard stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Nubatama collection comes from the acquisition connected to Ken Schwartz's collection (see Provenance).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-25-xxxc-black-aratae","title":"Nubatama Ume #25 (XXXC Black Aratae)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe coarsest stone in the Nubatama lineup. Ken Schwartz used it for two things: heavy grinding on badly damaged edges, and dressing coarse stones back to an aggressive cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#25 (XXXC — Extra-Extra-Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Black Aratae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eResetting a primary bevel or grinding out severe damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRestoring cutting aggression to coarse stones that diamond plates have burnished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFlattening coarse stones and want to skip loose silicon carbide powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e None — this is the entry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, or the Ume #60 for a shorter jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Pal9jkQXAsE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 24 grit XXX Coarse Aratae Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOften referred to as the 24-grit. Same stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eBoxes are marked with Japanese characters rather than a grit number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eTwo of these dress each other flat. A diamond plate leaves the surface too fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eToo rough for re-establishing bevels on ordinary kitchen knives — this is a repair and stone-dressing tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/stone-flattening-shapton-glass-and-quick-review-t9442-s20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStone Flattening — Shapton Glass\u003c\/a\u003e – Why a diamond plate cuts through the abrasive grains and leaves a coarse stone flat but far less aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/flattening-stone-t10111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFlattening Stone\u003c\/a\u003e – Owning one or two of these, and cutting a small piece down as a dedicated dressing block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/universal-stone-holder-question-t2666-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eUniversal Stone Holder Question\u003c\/a\u003e – Why the Aratae itself needs a second Aratae rather than a diamond plate to stay aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-ume-xxc-aratae-24-grit-and-60-grit-stones-t169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume XXC Aratae 24 Grit And 60 Grit Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – An owner reprofiling two axes and repairing a D2 tip, with notes on dishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/stone-for-major-reprofiling-and-thinning-projects-t9629.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStone For Major Reprofiling And Thinning Projects\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners weighing the 24 against the 60 for heavy reprofiling, and how each glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045175668894,"sku":"NUB-UME-25-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":60.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045175701662,"sku":"NUB-UME-25-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":60.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04835.jpg?v=1785226066"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-25-xxxc-black-aratae-hard","title":"Nubatama Ume #25 (XXXC Black Aratae) HARD","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe hard formulation of the coarsest stone Nubatama made. Same extreme cutting role as the standard Aratae, in a binder that gives up less surface under heavy point pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#25 (XXXC — Extra-Extra-Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Black Aratae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eHard (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eResetting primary bevels or grinding out severe damage where the edge shoulders must stay crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking narrow contact areas — plane blades, chisels — that a softer coarse stone would round over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eDressing coarse stones and want the hardest available surface for the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e None — this is the entry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, or the Ume #60 for a shorter jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Pal9jkQXAsE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 24 grit XXX Coarse Aratae Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe demo above covers the standard Aratae; no separate video was made for the Hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eBoxes are marked 梨荒硬砌 — \u003cem\u003eume, coarse-hard whetstone\u003c\/em\u003e — with no grit number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDoes not appear on the 2016 factory price list. A later or low-volume formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/stone-flattening-shapton-glass-and-quick-review-t9442-s20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStone Flattening — Shapton Glass\u003c\/a\u003e – Why a diamond plate cuts through the abrasive grains and leaves a coarse stone flat but far less aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-ume-xxc-aratae-24-grit-and-60-grit-stones-t169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume XXC Aratae 24 Grit And 60 Grit Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – An owner reprofiling two axes and repairing a D2 tip, with notes on dishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/stone-for-major-reprofiling-and-thinning-projects-t9629.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStone For Major Reprofiling And Thinning Projects\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners weighing the 24 against the 60 for heavy reprofiling, and how each glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045175832734,"sku":"NUB-UME-25H-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04837.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-60-black","title":"Nubatama Ume #60 (Black)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe stone Ken Schwartz pointed people to when a job needed more metal moved than a 150 could manage, but the 24-grit Aratae would be overkill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#60 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRepairing broken tips, deep chips and badly abused edges on a regular basis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eKeeping a 220 or other coarse stone flat, with a stone rather than a diamond plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eReprofiling hard, abrasion-resistant steels where lighter coarse stones stall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #25 Aratae, for the very worst damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, to clear the deep 60-grit scratch pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZZreFU6rScQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 60 grit Japanese Waterstone – First Introduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen treated this as the step above the 150 for anyone repairing damage routinely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eAlso a practical flattener for coarser stones, though it will glaze in that role and want dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOne owner repaired a chipped D2 tip with it and reported no visible dishing afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-ume-xxc-aratae-24-grit-and-60-grit-stones-t169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume XXC Aratae 24 Grit And 60 Grit Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – An owner reprofiling two axes and repairing a D2 tip, with notes on dishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/viewtopic.php?p=54661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFixing A 2mm Chip — What Stone To Use?\u003c\/a\u003e – Where the 60 stops being worth it and a 150 does the job with less cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/efficiency-on-dull-house-knives-t10634.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEfficiency On Dull House Knives\u003c\/a\u003e – Ken building a fast coarse-to-finish routine for high-volume restaurant knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/stone-for-major-reprofiling-and-thinning-projects-t9629.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStone For Major Reprofiling And Thinning Projects\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners weighing the 24 against the 60 for heavy reprofiling, and how each glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045175865502,"sku":"NUB-UME-60-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":53.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04841.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-120-black","title":"Nubatama Ume #120 (Black)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA heavy coarse brick sitting between the 60 and the 180. Ken Schwartz named the 120 among the coarse grits he reached for when a 220 was not moving metal fast enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#120 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eReprofiling and heavy repair, faster than a 180 or 220 will manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking through severe edge damage without dropping all the way to a 60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuilding a coarse ladder rather than jumping straight from repair grits to a 1000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #60, or the #25 Aratae for severe damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, or a 220-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=owSCyVGHvtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 120 grit Waterstone: First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe Bamboo #150 leaves a finer finish than either 120-grit stone in the line, despite cutting faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eAbsent from the 2016 factory price list, which shows a Ume 100 instead. Boxes for this stone are stamped 120.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=11561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Green Ume 220 Brick\u003c\/a\u003e – A working chef’s review, with Ken on where each coarse grit earns its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045176586398,"sku":"NUB-UME-120-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04843.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-180-green","title":"Nubatama Ume #180 (Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA green coarse brick from the range Ken Schwartz called time machines — grits chosen to save hours on knives that arrive badly out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#180 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eReprofiling and thinning where a 220 is too slow but a 60 is more than the job needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSetting bevels on neglected knives before moving to a medium stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting 50mm of coarse stone that will outlast heavy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #120 or #60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #220, or the Bamboo #150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6SR2YJQurdM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 180 Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen listed the 180 and 120 as his choices when the 220 was not fast enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eGreen in the Ume range marks the coarse bricks — 180, 220 and 320 all shared it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=11561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Green Ume 220 Brick\u003c\/a\u003e – A working chef’s review, with Ken on where each coarse grit earns its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045176619166,"sku":"NUB-UME-180-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":48.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04833.jpg?v=1785226064"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-220-green","title":"Nubatama Ume #220 (Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz called the 220 an excellent choice for coarse work, and pointed out that its scratch pattern saves you the cleanup a 140 diamond plate leaves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#220 (Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSetting bevels and raising a burr on dull or neglected knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRunning volume work where one coarse stone does most of the heavy lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a coarse step that leaves less to clean up than a diamond plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #180, #120 or #60 for heavier damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400–600 grit stone, or straight to a 1000 on softer steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OzGL6wGvmEc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 220 Grit Japanese Waterstone – UME or Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe video above compares the Ume and Bamboo stones at this grit side by side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen described a coarse stone like this as the most important one in a high-volume kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA 140 diamond plate cuts faster but leaves a coarser scratch pattern to remove afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=11561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Green Ume 220 Brick\u003c\/a\u003e – A working chef’s review, with Ken on where each coarse grit earns its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/efficiency-on-dull-house-knives-t10634.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEfficiency On Dull House Knives\u003c\/a\u003e – Ken building a fast coarse-to-finish routine for high-volume restaurant knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045195788446,"sku":"NUB-UME-220-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":55.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04845.jpg?v=1785226062"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1000-standard-speckled-medium","title":"Nubatama Ume #1000 Standard (Speckled Medium)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe middle hardness of the speckled Ume 1000, and the one Ken Schwartz recommended by default to anyone asking for a single 1000-grit stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1000 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Speckled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eMedium (M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eLooking for one 1000-grit workhorse for general kitchen and shop sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting an alternative to a Naniwa, Shapton or Chosera 1000 at a lower price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePreferring a stone with more give than the Hard and Extra Hard versions of the same grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 320 or 600-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #2000 Speckled, or the 2000 Platinum for more speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X90qmEtkEHo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 grit Japanese Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XYIuLZtdmqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 Grit – Three Different Ones!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eMade in three hardnesses: Medium, Hard and Extra Hard. This is the Medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen pointed most buyers here rather than the Extra Hard, unless they liked Shapton-level hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA separate Ume 1000 Black brick exists at 50mm — a different stone entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=15312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1K Stone Recommendation\u003c\/a\u003e – Weighing the speckled Ume against the Platinum 1k and the mainstream Japanese 1000s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-stones-t2980.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo?\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners comparing the two ranges, including a long-time fan of the extra-hard 1k.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045195886750,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04847.jpg?v=1785226066"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1000-h-speckled-hard","title":"Nubatama Ume #1000 H (Speckled Hard)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe hard formulation of the speckled Ume 1000 — the same bevel-setting grit with markedly less give under the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1000 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Speckled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eHard (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSharpening scissors, shears or anything with a narrow contact line that must not round over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting Shapton-like firmness at a 1000-grit bevel-setting step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking abrasion-resistant steels where a softer 1000 dishes too quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 320 or 600-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #2000 Speckled, or the 2000 Platinum for more speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_XPKKTZx0qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 Grit – Hard Version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XYIuLZtdmqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 Grit – Three Different Ones!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe middle of three hardnesses at this grit: Medium, Hard and Extra Hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen steered general buyers to the Medium and reserved the firmer grades for precision work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=15312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1K Stone Recommendation\u003c\/a\u003e – Weighing the speckled Ume against the Platinum 1k and the mainstream Japanese 1000s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-stones-t2980.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo?\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners comparing the two ranges, including a long-time fan of the extra-hard 1k.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045195952286,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000H-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045195985054,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000H-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04849.jpg?v=1785226068"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1000-hh-speckled-extra-hard","title":"Nubatama Ume #1000 HH (Speckled Extra Hard)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe hardest of the three speckled Ume 1000s. Ken Schwartz called it ideal both as a bevel setter and for precise work on the backs of chisels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1000 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Speckled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eExtra Hard (HH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFlattening the backs of chisels and plane blades, where the stone must not yield at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSetting bevels on tools whose shoulders and corners have to stay crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eComing from Shapton stones and wanting that level of hardness at 1000 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 320 or 600-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #2000 Speckled, or the 2000 Platinum for more speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zfdjlwrq6J8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 Grit – Extra Hard Version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XYIuLZtdmqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1000 Grit – Three Different Ones!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe hardest of three hardnesses at this grit: Medium, Hard and Extra Hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen considered this more stone than most kitchen sharpeners need — it earns its place on tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLong-standing favourite among woodworkers on the CKTG forums, who rated it as having no real equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=15312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e1K Stone Recommendation\u003c\/a\u003e – Weighing the speckled Ume against the Platinum 1k and the mainstream Japanese 1000s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-stones-t2980.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo?\u003c\/a\u003e – Owners comparing the two ranges, including a long-time fan of the extra-hard 1k.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045196050590,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000HH-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045196083358,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000HH-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04851.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1500-platinum","title":"Nubatama Ume #1500 (Platinum)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA Platinum-grade pre-finisher. Ken Schwartz described the Platinum group as very fast cutting hard stones that get through an unusually wide range of steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1500 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRefining a bevel on high-alloy or powdered steels that stall ordinary stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuilding a fast, slow-dishing progression rather than replacing stones often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a clean, uniform scratch pattern before a 3000-grit finisher or a natural stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 600-grit Platinum, or a 1000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3000-grit Platinum, or into naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cVGAsSIHV3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 1500 Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePart of Ken’s 150 Bamboo → 320 → 600 → 1500 → 3000 Platinum progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePlatinum denotes the pure white stone at a given grit — higher abrasive density, slower dishing, higher price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eMeasures 30mm thick. The 2016 factory list recorded this stone at 25mm, so both were produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-platinum-series-320-600-1500-t12612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Platinum Series — 320, 600 \u0026amp; 1500\u003c\/a\u003e – A detailed owner review across three Platinum grits after sampling ten stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Platinum 1500 \u0026amp; 3000 Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – An owner on how much these cut and how sharply they report a bad angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=7565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 6k Platinum Announcement\u003c\/a\u003e – A summary of the whole Platinum group and the steels it was built to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045196148894,"sku":"NUB-UME-1500-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":136.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04871.jpg?v=1785226061"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-2000-speckled","title":"Nubatama Ume #2000 (Speckled)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA hard 2000-grit finisher from the speckled Ume family. Ken Schwartz rated it a very good hard stone and a sound choice at this grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#2000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Speckled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRefining a 1000-grit edge to a clean finish for kitchen work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a hard finisher that holds its shape through long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuilding a progression around the speckled Ume 1000 you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #1000 Speckled, in any of its three hardnesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3000 or 4000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bpwqpTynqTQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 2000 grit Waterstone: First Impressions part 1 of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S4Yz0ecoVWQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 2000 grit Waterstone: Additional cutting tests part 2 of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eHard and capable, though not as fast a cutter as the 2000 Platinum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOne of four different 2000-grit stones Nubatama produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/two-new-nubatama-stones-ume-2k-and-3k-platinum-t8455.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTwo New Nubatama Stones — Ume 2k And 3k Platinum\u003c\/a\u003e – The launch post placing both Platinums against the other 2000-grit stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045549519006,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045549551774,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/nub-ume-2000-speckled.jpg?v=1785231696"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-2000-platinum","title":"Nubatama Ume #2000 (Platinum)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe faster of the two Ume 2000s. Ken Schwartz introduced it as a premium stone that generates some mud, which makes it a more aggressive cutter than the mud-free Shaptons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#2000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting the fastest cutter available at 2000 grit in the Nubatama range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking difficult steels where a conventional finisher loses speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePreferring a stone that raises some mud rather than running dry and slick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #1500 Platinum, or a 1000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3000-grit Platinum, or into naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eFaster than the 2000 Speckled, which Ken rated very good but less quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLaunched alongside the 3000 Platinum as a more affordable route into the premium Ume grits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePriced between the speckled Ume 2000 and the far dearer 2000 Bamboo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eNo dedicated demo was filmed for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/two-new-nubatama-stones-ume-2k-and-3k-platinum-t8455.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTwo New Nubatama Stones — Ume 2k And 3k Platinum\u003c\/a\u003e – The launch post placing both Platinums against the other 2000-grit stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-platinum-series-320-600-1500-t12612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Platinum Series — 320, 600 \u0026amp; 1500\u003c\/a\u003e – A detailed owner review across three Platinum grits after sampling ten stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=7565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 6k Platinum Announcement\u003c\/a\u003e – A summary of the whole Platinum group and the steels it was built to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045549617310,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-3","price":123.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/nub-ume-2000-plat.jpg?v=1785231683"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-2000-olive","title":"Nubatama Ume #2000 (Olive)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe 2000-grit Ume brick that collectors on the CKTG forums came to call the olive brick of joy — 50mm of fine-grit stone in a format normally reserved for coarse work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#2000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Olive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a fine stone with a working life measured in decades rather than years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRefining a 1000-grit edge on a stone substantial enough to sit unclamped on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCollecting the Nubatama range and after one of its more unusual formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #1000 Speckled, in any of its three hardnesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3000 or 4000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen listed this as one of the two original Ume 2000s, alongside the Speckled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe olive brick of joy nickname comes from the forums, not the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOne of only a handful of fine-grit stones Nubatama made as a full 50mm brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eNo dedicated demo was filmed for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/two-new-nubatama-stones-ume-2k-and-3k-platinum-t8455.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTwo New Nubatama Stones — Ume 2k And 3k Platinum\u003c\/a\u003e – The launch post placing both Platinums against the other 2000-grit stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. \u003cem\u003eNew\u003c\/em\u003e stones are unused and factory-fresh. The \u003cem\u003eUsed\u003c\/em\u003e stone has been sharpened on and is priced accordingly; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48055080157342,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-4","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used","offer_id":48055080190110,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-6","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/nub-ume-2000-olive.jpg?v=1785231670"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-120-green","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #120 (Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA coarse green brick from the group Ken Schwartz recommended for major knife repair and coarse stone flattening when you have no power equipment, or would rather not risk the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#120 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eDoing major repairs on knives without reaching for a grinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFlattening coarse stones with something more substantial than a diamond plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a heavy coarse brick that will outlast years of hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #60 or the #25 Aratae for the worst damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-l1Tu4G4uNs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 120 grit Japanese Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen grouped this with the 24 and 60 Ume as the repair-and-flattening stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe Bamboo #150 leaves a finer finish than either 120-grit stone in the line, despite cutting faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=8447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHard(er) Coarse Stone?\u003c\/a\u003e – A rundown of every coarse Nubatama grit made, and which are worth owning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045549748382,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-120-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":66.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04853.jpg?v=1785226068"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-180-black","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #180 (Black)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA black coarse brick that cuts about as fast as the 150 but feels considerably smoother doing it, and draws far less water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#180 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRepairing damaged edges and wanting a smoother feel than a 150 gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking somewhere the 150’s thirst for water is a nuisance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a coarse stone that resurfaces cleanly on an Atoma when it loads up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #120, or the Ume #60 for heavier damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #220 Black, or a 320-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=30LTphxLr2s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 180 Grit Japanese Waterstone – First Impressions Part 1 of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_8jx6JRO6qc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 180 Grit Japanese Waterstone – First Impressions Part 2 of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eSlightly harder than the Ume 180, which is muddier and leans towards coarse naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDon’t soak it endlessly — these coarse stones are porous, so start sharpening and let mud build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOwners rate it as durable; one survived a fall onto a concrete floor with only a chipped corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nub-bamboo-180-black-on-closeout-t14187.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 180 Black\u003c\/a\u003e – How the black 180 compares to the Ume 180 and the Bamboo 150 in feel and thirst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=8447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHard(er) Coarse Stone?\u003c\/a\u003e – A rundown of every coarse Nubatama grit made, and which are worth owning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045549813918,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-180-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":70.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04857.jpg?v=1785226068"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-220-black-50mm-brick","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #220 (Black)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz named the 150 and the 220 Black as the two coarse Nubatamas he was an unabashed fan of, and told buyers choosing among the three 220s to go for the black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#220 (Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting one intermediate coarse stone between heavy repair and a 1000-grit bevel setter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking abrasion-resistant steels, where customers favoured this stone over the alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eReshaping bevels and convex edges rather than just grinding chips out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150 or #180.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum, or a 1000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Chp1bkaJQGU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 220 grit Black Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r8htmk8ixC0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 220 Grit Stone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eNubatama made three 220s — pink, green and black. This is the one Ken pointed people to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLess porous than the coarser grits; takes a few minutes to reach working saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA different composition from the older coarse stones when it was introduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-bamboo-black-220-grit-t753.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo Black 220 Grit\u003c\/a\u003e – A full walkthrough of reshaping a convex edge on CTS-XHP, with notes on porosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/coarse-stone-to-use-before-naniwa-pro-400-t10362.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCoarse Stone To Use Before Naniwa Pro 400\u003c\/a\u003e – Where a 220 belongs between a 150 and a 400, and when to skip it entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=11561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Green Ume 220 Brick\u003c\/a\u003e – A working chef’s review, with Ken on where each coarse grit earns its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. Both are new and unused. \u003cem\u003eStandard\u003c\/em\u003e stones are the usual black. The \u003cem\u003ePink Stone\u003c\/em\u003e came out of the factory a pink-toned grey rather than black and ships without its box lid; it carries the same Bamboo 220 stamp and cuts identically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48055080386718,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-220-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":56.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Stone — No Lid","offer_id":48055080419486,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-220-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":56.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04859.jpg?v=1785226068"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-220-platinum","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #220 (Platinum)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA pure white 220 in the 30mm format Nubatama reserved for its Platinum stones — the grade Ken Schwartz described as very fast cutting, hard, and able to get through an unusually wide range of steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#220 (Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting Platinum-grade cutting speed at a coarse grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking high-alloy or powdered steels that blunt the pace of ordinary coarse stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCollecting the Nubatama range and after one of its scarcer formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150 or #180.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePlatinum denotes the pure white stone at a given grit — higher abrasive density and slower dishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe 2016 range listed three 220s — pink, green and black. A white one at 30mm points to a later formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eNo dedicated demo was filmed for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-platinum-series-320-600-1500-t12612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Platinum Series — 320, 600 \u0026amp; 1500\u003c\/a\u003e – A detailed owner review across three Platinum grits after sampling ten stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=7565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 6k Platinum Announcement\u003c\/a\u003e – A summary of the whole Platinum group and the steels it was built to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045550141598,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-220-INDIVIDUAL-3","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04863.jpg?v=1785226060"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-320-platinum","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #320 (Platinum)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA Platinum-grade coarse stone. Ken Schwartz used Platinum for the pure white stone at a given grit — very high abrasive density, slow to dish, and priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#320 (Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Platinum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 30mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSetting bevels on tough, high-alloy steels where a standard coarse stone bogs down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuilding a fast, slow-dishing progression rather than replacing stones often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFollowing coarse repair work with a step that refines while still cutting hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, #180 or #220 Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 600-grit Platinum, or a 1000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2i-Fk8X2BkI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 320 – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen set a bevel on D2 with this stone and described the sequence as running like soft stainless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe anchor of his 150 Bamboo → 320 → 600 → 1500 → 3000 Platinum progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eHarder than the Ume 320 Green, which is the softer stone at this grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-platinum-series-320-600-1500-t12612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Platinum Series — 320, 600 \u0026amp; 1500\u003c\/a\u003e – A detailed owner review across three Platinum grits after sampling ten stones in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=7565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 6k Platinum Announcement\u003c\/a\u003e – A summary of the whole Platinum group and the steels it was built to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/serious-nubatama-plus-natural-plus-setup-t12169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSerious Nubatama Plus Natural Plus Setup\u003c\/a\u003e – A full high-end progression built from these stones into naturals and diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045550207134,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-320-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":103.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04865.jpg?v=1785226061"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-1000-green","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #1000 (Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eOne of three Bamboo stones Nubatama made at 1000 grit, and the only one built as a full 50mm brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1000 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a 1000-grit bevel setter with decades of stone to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePreferring a brick heavy enough to sit unclamped on the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBuilding a Bamboo progression from coarse repair grits up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum, or a 600-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #1200, or a 1500-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yq_uabfuqsA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 1000 Grit – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen counted three Bamboo 1000s: the white Platinum, the Gold, and this green one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eAround nine different stones sat in the 1000-grit range across the whole Nubatama line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-stones-t2980.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo?\u003c\/a\u003e – How the three Bamboo 1000s differ, and where the Gold sits between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045550272670,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-1000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":81.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04867.jpg?v=1785226063"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-1000-gold","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #1000 (Gold) (Youtube Demo Stone)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 760px; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 32px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Note: This is the exact stone featured in Ken's Youtube demo of the Bamboo #1000 Gold.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 32px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz called the Gold the most affordable of the full-sized Bamboo bench stones and quite exceptional — sitting in hardness between the 1000 Medium and the 1000 Hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 34px; font-size: 15px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2c3e50; width: 38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1000 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Gold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWanting one fast 1000-grit workhorse without paying Platinum money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePreferring a stone between medium and hard rather than at either extreme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSharpening kitchen cutlery where a burr needs raising quickly and cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum, or a 600-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #1200, or a 1500-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNubatama 1000 grit Waterstone GOLD – Ume or Bamboo? – Now 1000 Grit Bamboo Gold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eReleased untitled as a test stone so buyers could vote on whether it was Ume or Bamboo. Bamboo won.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eLow porosity, so it draws water slowly and holds surface moisture well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe used unit offered here is the actual stone from the video above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-stones-t2980.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo?\u003c\/a\u003e – How the three Bamboo 1000s differ, and where the Gold sits between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. \u003cem\u003eNew\u003c\/em\u003e stones are unused and factory-fresh. The \u003cem\u003eUsed — YouTube Demo Stone\u003c\/em\u003e is the actual stone sharpened on in the video above; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48045550305438,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-1000-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used - YouTube Demo Stone","offer_id":48045550338206,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-1000-INDIVIDUAL-3","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04889.jpg?v=1785226062"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-1200-reddish","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #1200 (Reddish)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe softest stone in the entire Nubatama line. Ken Schwartz compared it to a Monzen Aoto and described it as a stone you work in mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#1200 (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Reddish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eChasing a Kasumi finish on clad blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking single-bevel knives or convex edges that benefit from a yielding surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSharpening a blade whose face is not perfectly flat, where you still want a uniform finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eAfter tactile feedback and slurry rather than outright speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #150, or a 320-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2000-grit stone, or straight into naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hsAtiDZjd8Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 1200 Grit Synthetic Japanese Waterstone – 1st Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UQFKA0ZCcH0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 1200 Grit Synthetic Japanese Waterstone – 1st Impressions Part Two\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen suggested wiping the mud onto paper or balsa and using it as a dry stropping medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDistinct from the 1200 side of the 150\/1200 combination stone, which is hard and versatile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-bamboo-1-200-grit-sharpening-stone-t460.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 1,200 Grit Sharpening Stone\u003c\/a\u003e – An owner review with Ken on the Monzen Aoto comparison and working the mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045550403742,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-1200-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":67.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Missing Box Label","offer_id":48045550436510,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-1200-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":67.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04869.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-3000-upper-grade","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #3000 (Upper Grade)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eOne of the upper-grade Bamboo stones. Ken Schwartz sold few of them, and rated them competitive with natural finishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#3000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Upper Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a synthetic finisher that stands comparison with a natural stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eRefining a 1500 or 2000-grit edge to a high polish on fine cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCollecting the range and after one of its scarcer, premium formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #1500 Platinum, or a 2000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #4000 or #8000, or into naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mLwYhM4w8rw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama 3000 Bamboo Waterstone: First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eGrouped by Ken with the 2000 and 15000 upper-grade Bamboos as his premium tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eSold in low volume, so far fewer of these are in circulation than the standard grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=14057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e2K Nubatama Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e – Ken on the upper-grade Bamboo stones and why he rated them against naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones — Page 2\u003c\/a\u003e – Building a progression around the mid and fine Bamboo stones, and sensible jump sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/serious-nubatama-plus-natural-plus-setup-t12169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSerious Nubatama Plus Natural Plus Setup\u003c\/a\u003e – A full high-end progression built from these stones into naturals and diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. \u003cem\u003eNew\u003c\/em\u003e stones are unused and factory-fresh. The \u003cem\u003eUsed\u003c\/em\u003e stone has been sharpened on and is priced accordingly; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48045550502046,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-3000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":217.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used","offer_id":48045550534814,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-3000-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":217.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04875.jpg?v=1785226061"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-4000-yellow","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #4000 (Yellow)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA fine yellow Bamboo finisher, and part of the full high-end progression Ken Schwartz built for customers moving from synthetics into natural stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#4000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFinishing kitchen cutlery beyond a 2000-grit edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a fine synthetic step before moving onto natural stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFilling the gap between a 3000 and an 8000 without an awkward jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2000-grit stone, or the Bamboo #3000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #8000, or a natural finisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=z9Eg6cxQFYI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 4000 grit Japanese Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BOUhwuQDi_U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 4000 grit Japanese Waterstone – Second Impression\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOne of the few stones Ken went back and filmed a second time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eAppears in the coarse-to-fine synthetic and natural progression he assembled for serious users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/serious-nubatama-plus-natural-plus-setup-t12169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSerious Nubatama Plus Natural Plus Setup\u003c\/a\u003e – A full high-end progression built from these stones into naturals and diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones — Page 2\u003c\/a\u003e – Building a progression around the mid and fine Bamboo stones, and sensible jump sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045551124638,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-4000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":63.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04879.jpg?v=1785226059"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-8000-light-green","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #8000 (Light Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA light green fine finisher. Ken Schwartz treated 8000 grit as the entry level for a genuine shaving edge — anything below it he called a barbaric edge for a razor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#8000 (Ultra Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Light Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking towards a shaving edge on a straight razor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFinishing high-end cutlery well past a working kitchen polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a final synthetic step before ultra-fine stones or natural finishers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #4000, or a 5000-grit stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #10,000 or #15,000, or a natural finisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2AdujRgzsoI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 8000 Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen put 8000 grit at the threshold where a razor edge becomes genuinely comfortable to shave with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA large jump from a 4000 — he warned that stretching past that pushes the envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones — Page 2\u003c\/a\u003e – Building a progression around the mid and fine Bamboo stones, and sensible jump sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. \u003cem\u003eNew\u003c\/em\u003e stones are unused and factory-fresh. The \u003cem\u003eUsed\u003c\/em\u003e stone has been sharpened on and is priced accordingly; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48045551452318,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-8000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":86.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used","offer_id":48045551485086,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-8000-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":86.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04881.jpg?v=1785226057"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-10000-white","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #10,000 (White)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eAn ultra-fine white finisher, sitting between the 8000 and the 15,000 at the top of the Bamboo range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#10,000 (Ultra Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePolishing a razor edge past the 8000-grit threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eMirror-finishing tool backs and single-bevel cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a final synthetic step before a natural finisher or a sub-micron strop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #8000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #15,000, a natural finisher, or a loaded strop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XOwDekRZhBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 10000 Grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen considered 8000 the entry point for shaving edges, which puts this a clear step beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eNubatama ran from 24 grit to 15,000 across roughly forty stones. This sits near the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/next-stone-naniwa-super-12k-or-sp15k-t11482.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNext Stone — Naniwa Super 12K Or SP15K?\u003c\/a\u003e – Where the 15k sits among the ultra-fine finishers worth considering at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045551517854,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-10000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":108.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04883.jpg?v=1785226063"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-15000-upper-grade","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #15,000 (Upper Grade)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe finest stone Nubatama made. Ken Schwartz listed it alongside the Shapton Glass 16k and the Suehiro Gokumyo range when people asked what to buy at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#15,000 (Ultra Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Upper Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFinishing straight razors to a comfortable, refined shaving edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a synthetic that Ken rated against natural finishing stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eTopping out a progression without moving to naturals or ultra-fine strops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #8000 or #10,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural finisher, or a sub-micron loaded strop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v2B-E-8RsL4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 15000 grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eMade in two formulations, regular and hard. This is the regular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eGrouped with the 2000 and 3000 upper-grade Bamboos as Ken’s premium tier, sold in low volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/next-stone-naniwa-super-12k-or-sp15k-t11482.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNext Stone — Naniwa Super 12K Or SP15K?\u003c\/a\u003e – Where the 15k sits among the ultra-fine finishers worth considering at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=14057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e2K Nubatama Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e – Ken on the upper-grade Bamboo stones and why he rated them against naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045551583390,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-15000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04885.jpg?v=1785226064"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-15000-upper-grade-hard","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #15,000 (Upper Grade Hard)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eThe hard formulation of Nubatama’s finest stone. Ken Schwartz named the 15k hard specifically as the finisher to reach for at the end of a razor progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#15,000 (Ultra Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Upper Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eHard (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFinishing straight razors where a firm surface holds the bevel exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePolishing chisel and plane backs that must stay dead flat at the final step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting the hardest, finest stone in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #8000 or #10,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural finisher, or a sub-micron loaded strop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v2B-E-8RsL4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 15000 grit Waterstone – First Impressions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe demo above covers the 15,000; the hard formulation was a later addition to the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen pointed razor honers to the hard version by name at the top of a progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOne of the newest stones in the line, alongside the 3000 Platinum Ume and the 2000 Speckled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/next-stone-naniwa-super-12k-or-sp15k-t11482.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNext Stone — Naniwa Super 12K Or SP15K?\u003c\/a\u003e – Where the 15k sits among the ultra-fine finishers worth considering at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chefknivestogoforums.com\/viewtopic.php?t=14057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003e2K Nubatama Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e – Ken on the upper-grade Bamboo stones and why he rated them against naturals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/serious-nubatama-plus-natural-plus-setup-t12169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSerious Nubatama Plus Natural Plus Setup\u003c\/a\u003e – A full high-end progression built from these stones into naturals and diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in two states, selectable above. \u003cem\u003eNew\u003c\/em\u003e stones are unused and factory-fresh. The \u003cem\u003eUsed\u003c\/em\u003e stone has been sharpened on and is priced accordingly; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48045620592798,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-15000H-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used - Odd Box","offer_id":48045620625566,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-15000H-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04887.jpg?v=1785226064"},{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-150-orange","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #150 (Orange)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz called this his favourite low-grit stone, and said everyone could use one to boost the bottom end of their kit regardless of what else they own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#150 (Extra Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eBamboo (Orange)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 50mm Brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eConverting the deep scratch pattern left by an Atoma 140 or similar coarse diamond plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eReprofiling and heavy repair where a 24 or 60 grit stone would be too aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWanting a coarse stone that dishes slowly enough to hold its shape through long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eHoping to jump straight from coarse work to a 1000-grit stone on less abrasion-resistant steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eNubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #25 Aratae, or a coarse diamond plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum, or straight to a 1000 depending on the steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKen Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gLGOrf6NXkI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAtoma 140 Diamond Lapping Plate and Nubatama Bamboo 150 – Part one of three\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvmLY6i2uPU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAtoma 140 Diamond Lapping Plate and Nubatama Bamboo 150 – Part two of three\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iOx5F_PTDl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAtoma 140 Diamond Lapping Plate and Nubatama Bamboo 150 – Part three of three\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLeaves a finer finish than either 120-grit Nubatama despite being the faster cutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eWears slowly for a coarse stone, with 50mm of stone to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe first Nubatama offered in the 1×6\" aluminium-backed EdgePro size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOn less abrasion-resistant steels Ken jumped straight from here to a 1000 — an eightfold step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-bamboo-150-vs-shapton-glass-220-t1694.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 150 vs. Shapton Glass 220\u003c\/a\u003e – Head-to-head on scratch conversion and dishing, and where each fits a progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/atoma-140-150-nubatama-bamboo-t752.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAtoma 140 \u0026amp; 150 Nubatama Bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e – The three-part video series in full, with notes on the VG10 and carbon steel test blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/nubatama-bamboo-150-review-t12555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo 150 Review\u003c\/a\u003e – A long owner review covering three different soaking approaches and what each changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/coarse-stone-to-use-before-naniwa-pro-400-t10362.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCoarse Stone To Use Before Naniwa Pro 400\u003c\/a\u003e – Where a 220 belongs between a 150 and a 400, and when to skip it entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045664141470,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-150-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":70.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Narrow Size","offer_id":48045664174238,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-150-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04855.jpg?v=1785226067"},{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-4000-green","title":"Nubatama Ume #4000 (Green)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#3d3d3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.5;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eA creamy magnesia-binder finisher that Ken Schwartz demonstrated for its Kasumi work — the soft, high-feedback route to 4000 grit rather than the fast one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 34px;font-size:15px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f5f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;width:38%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;text-align:left;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNubatama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e#4000 (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUme (Green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBinder Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e205 × 75 × 25mm Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBuy This Stone If You're\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFinishing clad Japanese knives and want the cladding to come up with visible Kasumi contrast, not just a polished apex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eA freehand sharpener who works by feel — this is the softer, more talkative surface at this grit, where the Bamboo 4000 is the fast and quiet one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorking along curved profiles and want a binder that stays in contact instead of riding the high spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eLooking for the classic Chocera-style tactile feedback in a Nubatama stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 34px;\"\u003eA light spray or a brief dip is all this stone needs. Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. The magnesia-binder Ume finishers in particular want careful dry storage — let the stone dry fully before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Any of the Nubatama Ume #2000 stones, or a #3000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ume #6000, a Bamboo #8000, or straight onto a Japanese natural finisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRelevant Ken Schwartz Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rpCHn7Lp6XI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 4000 Grit Waterstone - First impressions Part 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Kf6u0925OkE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNubatama Ume 4000 Grit Waterstone - First impressions Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eKey Moments (Part 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e[0:00] — Overview of the stone and where it sits in the Ume line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e[0:50] — Water setup and a check of the surface feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e[2:10] — Kasumi finish demonstrated on a clad steel knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e[3:50] — Final edge inspection and slicing performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eMagnesia binder, which is what gives it the creamy feel rather than the Bamboo line's harder surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePaired with the Ume #6000 as the two fine finishers in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe light slurry is doing the Kasumi work — don't rinse it away mid-polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 34px;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/quick-overview-of-nubatama-stones-t11778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eQuick Overview Of Nubatama Stones\u003c\/a\u003e – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefknivestogoforum.com\/learn-from-my-mistakes-stones-cracking-t8420-s10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2980b9;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLearn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking\u003c\/a\u003e – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055080976542,"sku":"NUB-UME-4000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC04877.jpg?v=1785226060"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/collections\/image.png?v=1785116938","url":"https:\/\/pacificwaterstone.com\/collections\/nubatama.oembed?page=2","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}