{"title":"Sold","description":null,"products":[{"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-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-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-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-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-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"},{"product_id":"ozuku-iromono-1-048g","title":"Ozuku - Iromono - Awasedo - 1,048g","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 headliner-size, 1,048-gram Ozuku Iromono — from a Kyoto mine that's largely worked out today, carrying its original Tanaka Toishi stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOzuku-yama (大突), Umegahata — confirmed by stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eIromono Awasedo (finishing stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,048g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20 x 10 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-019 (Bin A)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's own handwritten bag note reads the mine name, \"scar,\" and \"10K\" — his shorthand; the meaning of \"10K\" isn't established elsewhere in this collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eOzuku (大突) is a small, largely depleted Umegahata-area mine — supply from it is scarce compared to better-known Kyoto mines like Nakayama and Okudo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 A linear mark runs along the face, visible in the raking-light photos. Light rust-toned mottling appears near one edge. No chips or losses at the working corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116724138142,"sku":"PW-A-019","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-019-01.jpg?v=1786162528"},{"product_id":"hideriyama-tomae-awasedo-1-616g","title":"Hideriyama - Tomae - Awasedo - 1,616g","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 large, 1,617-gram Hideriyama Tomae with a clean, unmarked working face and its original Tanaka Toishi stamp and lot number intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eHideriyama (日照山) — confirmed by stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eTomae Awasedo (finishing stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,617g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e14.5 x 16.5 x 3.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-006 (Bin A)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 working face is clean and unmarked. The reverse side shows dense natural veining across most of its surface — a striking contrast between the two faces, but it's not the side used for sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe stone carries a printed Tanaka Toishi lot number, \"No. 22109\" — an inventory number, not a mine identifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original bag label reads \"Hideryama Tomae.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is clean, flat, and free of cracks or chips. A small edge chip is present on one corner, away from the working face. The reverse face shows extensive dark veining\/natural strata lines across most of its surface — cosmetic, on the non-working side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116777648286,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-006-01.jpg?v=1786165972"},{"product_id":"ozuku-yama-suita-awasedo-123-138g","title":"Ozuku-yama - Suita - Awasedo - 123-138g","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 stamp-confirmed, three-piece matched set of Ozuku-yama Suita, cut from the same lot — sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOzuku-yama (大突) — confirmed by stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSuita (巣板) — confirmed by stamp, same seal as the mine name\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eA: 138g, B: 123g, C: 127g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e10.25 x 5 x 1cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-047-A \/ B \/ C (Bin A)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the bag label reads \"#6,\" \"L-3,\" and the mine name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA is the left stone, B is the center stone, C is the right stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Natural surface tone and staining vary from piece to piece within this matched set — see photos for each piece's coloring. A shows the most surface staining; C shows a small edge chip visible under raking light. No cracks observed on the working faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":48116810285214,"sku":"PW-A-047-A","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"B","offer_id":48116810317982,"sku":"PW-A-047-B","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":48116810350750,"sku":"PW-A-047-C","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-047ABC-01.jpg?v=1786168130"},{"product_id":"nakayama-iromono-431g","title":"Nakayama - Iromono - Awasedo - 431g","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 clean, 431-gram Nakayama Iromono Awasedo finishing stone with a smooth, fully intact working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakayama (中山) — confirmed by stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eIromono Awasedo (finishing stone) — per bag label\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e431g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e16.5 x 6 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-029 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the original bag label reads \"Nak Iromono 4K.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe Tanaka Toishi stamp confirms the Nakayama mine; the Iromono color-type designation comes from Ken's handwriting, not an independent stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is smooth and clean, free of visible cracks, chips, or su pits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120054972574,"sku":"PW-A-029","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-029-03.jpg?v=1786343565"},{"product_id":"nakayama-iromono-awasedo-515g","title":"Nakayama - Iromono - Awasedo - 515g","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 clean, elongated 515-gram Nakayama Iromono finishing stone with a smooth, fully intact working face and a clearly legible mine-supplier stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStamped 京都田中砥石 (Tanaka Toishi, Kyoto) — Ken Schwartz's standard supplier mark\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakayama (中山) — per bag label\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi Iromono Awasedo (finishing stone) — per bag label\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e515g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e16.5 x 7 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-025 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the original bag reads \"Nakayama Iromono.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe stone carries a clearly legible 京都田中砥石 (Tanaka Toishi, Kyoto) stamp, Ken's standard supplier mark, though the Nakayama attribution itself comes from the bag label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is smooth and free of visible cracks or chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120265441438,"sku":"PW-A-025","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-025-04.jpg?v=1786348760"},{"product_id":"saeki-yama-aoto-3942g","title":"Saeki-yama - Aoto - 3,942g","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;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's personal Aoto, which he describes in a Facebook post as \"One of the hardest and finest aoto I've used\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA massive, 3,942-gram Tanba Aoto stone from the Saiechi \/ Saeki mine, with a very clean working face — one of the largest stones in our collection.\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;\"\u003ePrinted label reads 丹波國特産 本山佐伯砥 田中精選 (\"Tanba Province specialty, Saeki whetstone, Tanaka-selected\")\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSaeki-yama (佐伯), Tanba — per printed label\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAoto (sharpening stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e3,942g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e23 x 8.25 x 8.25cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-030 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\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;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThis stone carries only its original printed dealer label (丹波國特産 本山佐伯砥 田中精選); no additional handwriting or markings are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz talks about this specific stone's characteristics and history in a post from July 26, 2014 on his Facebook:\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eSaiechi Aoto This one isn't for sale at this time but part of my personal collection. One of the hardest and finest aoto I've used. More of a polishing stone in character. Suitable for final finish on knives and hard enough IMO for straight razors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile I do have bigger aoto, I don't have any finer grit and harder aoto, so for me this is a very unique stone. I just finished doing a \u003ca class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/murray.carter.94?__tn__=R*F\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xjp7ctv\"\u003eMurray Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e knife with this stone for a customer using this stone as a final finish. It EASILY push cut 2 inches out, something I don't see on synthetic stones of MUCH finer grit. It seems to have been a good marriage of stone and steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular stone was cut MANY years ago by Tanaka-san's grandfather and hand finished by him so it is of particular value to me for both historical and functional reasons.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 Working face is very clean with no visible cracks or chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120265474206,"sku":"PW-A-030","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-030-01.jpg?v=1786348861"},{"product_id":"shohonyama-uchigumori-awasedo-748g","title":"Shōhonyama - Uchigumori - Awasedo - 748g","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 748-gram shōhonyama-qualified Uchigumori sword-polishing stone with a smooth working face and lacquered sides in its original presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStamped 正本山合砥 (shōhonyama awasedo) — a quality designation, not a named mine\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eShōhonyama-qualified — specific mine not specified\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eUchigumori (sword-polishing stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e748g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e19.5 x 7 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-033 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the back of the original box reads \"uchigumori.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe stamped mark reads 正本山合砥 (shōhonyama awasedo), a quality claim rather than a named-mine seal; the specific mine is not identified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThe sides of the stone are lacquered; the back is unlacquered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is smooth with no visible cracks or chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120265506974,"sku":"PW-A-033","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-033-03.jpg?v=1786348967"},{"product_id":"nakayama-saikokyu-862g","title":"Nakayama - Awasedo - Saikōkyū (Highest Grade) - 862g","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 large, 862-gram Nakayama Awasedo finishing stone bearing the saikōkyū (highest grade) stamp, with an overall smooth working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStamped 中山合砥 (Nakayama Awasedo) with 最高級 (saikōkyū, highest grade)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakayama (中山) — stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi Awasedo (finishing stone), saikōkyū 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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e862g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e14 x 10.5 x 3cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-035 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eThis stone carries a stamp-confirmed 最高級 (saikōkyū) grade designation, one of the highest formal grade marks used on Nakayama stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is smooth overall. Under raking light, a few very small, shallow cracks are visible along the edges, along with a small shallow spot near the center; these appear minor but should be examined closely in the raking-light photo and verified in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120265539742,"sku":"PW-A-035","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-035-03.jpg?v=1786349128"},{"product_id":"nakayama-asagi-awasedo-286g","title":"Nakayama - Asagi - Awasedo - 286g","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 286-gram Nakayama Awasedo finishing stone, stamp-confirmed, with a natural mineral streak visible across the working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStamped 中山合砥 (Nakayama Awasedo) with 京都田中砥石 (Kyoto, Tanaka Toishi)\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakayama (中山) — stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi Awasedo (finishing stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e286g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e15.5 x 3.5 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-039 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eThis stone carries a stamp-confirmed 中山合砥 (Nakayama Awasedo) mark alongside the 京都田中砥石 (Kyoto, Tanaka Toishi) supplier stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eA natural mineral streak runs across part of the working face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is intact with no visible cracks or chips; a natural mineral streak is present, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48120265572510,"sku":"PW-A-039","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/PW-A-039-01.jpg?v=1786349241"},{"product_id":"okudo-asagi-awasedo-1585g","title":"Okudo - Asagi - Awasedo - 1585g","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;\"\u003eA substantial, clean 1585-gram Okudo Awasedo with a wonderful working face.  Featured on Ken Schwartz's Facebook.  Flagship 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\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOkudo (奥殿) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi — per Ken's bag label, not stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1585g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e21 x 7.5 x 3.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-027 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\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;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 奥殿合砥 (Okudo Awasedo) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original bag reads \"Okudo Asagi,\" \"I,\" and \"4K.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThis stone is featured on Ken Schwartz's Facebook page on March 1, 2016.\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 Working face is clean and smooth.  Small rough area in top right of working face.  Check raking light photograph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127575851166,"sku":"PW-A-027","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05484.jpg?v=1786511295"},{"product_id":"ozuku-asagi-awasedo-1980g","title":"Ozuku - Asagi - Awasedo - 1980g","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 impressive, exceptionally smooth 1980-gram Ozuku Awasedo with a flawless working face and a beautiful natural border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOzuku (大突) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi — per Ken's box label, not stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1980g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20.75 x 7.5 x 5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-075 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 大突山合砥 (Ozuku Awasedo) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads \"Ozuku Asagi.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is exceptionally smooth with no visible defects, featuring an attractive natural border along the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48133889097886,"sku":"PW-A-075","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05545.jpg?v=1786598948"},{"product_id":"ozuku-asagi-awasedo-1903g","title":"Ozuku - Asagi - Awasedo (Special Grade) - 1903g","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 large, stamp-graded 1903-gram Ozuku Awasedo carrying the special-grade (特級品) designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOzuku (大突) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi — per Ken's box label, not stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e特級品 (tokkyū-hin, special grade) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1903g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e21 x 7.5 x 4.75cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-A-076 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 大突山合砥 特級品 (Ozuku Awasedo, Special Grade) — stamp-confirmed mine, type, and grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads \"Ozuku Asagi.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eWorking face shows fine surface-level lines consistent with natural mineral veining. One edge has a small cosmetic chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face shows fine surface lines and a small edge chip — please review the raking-light photographs closely to assess these features before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48133889163422,"sku":"PW-A-076","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05535.jpg?v=1786598851"},{"product_id":"shobudani-awasedo-665g","title":"Shobudani - Awasedo - 665g","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 clean 665-gram Shōbudani Awasedo with a perfect working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eShōbudani (菖蒲谷) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAwasedo (finishing stone)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e665g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e18 x 8.5 x 1.75cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-013 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 菖蒲谷合砥 (Shōbudani Awasedo) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is clean and free of visible cracks or chips under raking light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48138318151838,"sku":"PW-B-013","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05584.jpg?v=1786679216"},{"product_id":"shobudani-asagi-awasedo-696g","title":"Shobudani - Asagi - Awasedo - 696g","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 clean 696-gram Shōbudani Asagi Awasedo with a perfect working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eShōbudani (菖蒲谷) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAsagi Awasedo — per bag\/box label, not stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e696g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e18 x 8.5 x 1.25cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-031 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 菖蒲谷合砥 (Shōbudani Awasedo) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads \"Shoubudani, Asagi,\" dated 3\/28\/18, with a grit note of approximately 11.9k.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is clean and free of visible cracks or chips under raking light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48138318184606,"sku":"PW-B-031","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05587.jpg?v=1786679046"},{"product_id":"shobudani-tomae-898g","title":"Shobudani - Tomae - 898g","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 very smooth 898-gram Shōbudani Tomae with an excellent working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eShōbudani (菖蒲谷) — confirmed by stone stamp\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eTomae — per box label, not stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e898g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20.5 x 4 x 4.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-029 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 菖蒲谷合砥 (Shōbudani Awasedo) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads \"Shoubudani-san, Tomae,\" with a grit note of approximately 15k.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is extra smooth with an excellent surface, free of visible cracks or chips under raking light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48138318217374,"sku":"PW-B-029","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05595.jpg?v=1786678963"},{"product_id":"pw-b-016-ohmura","title":"Ohmura - Arato - 5244g","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 large 5,244-gram Ohmura, coarse and sandstone-like in texture, well suited as a repair and flattening stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOhmura (大村) — per Ken Schwartz's handwriting on packaging\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eArato (coarse) — standard Ohmura tier, per coarse sandstone-like texture\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e5,244g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e24 x 7.5 x 11.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-016 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the original packaging reads \"Ohmura.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eTexture is coarse and sandstone-like, consistent with standard (arato-tier) Ohmura rather than the finer Suisa variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 A large, coarse-textured stone consistent with its role as a repair\/flattening stone rather than a routine sharpening stone. No stamp confirming mine beyond handwriting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358306462,"sku":"PW-B-016","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05557_bdc3ff33-39ec-4a13-9e82-1a0271dd2bfb.jpg?v=1786697082"},{"product_id":"pw-b-028-ohmura","title":"Ohmura - Arato - 5348g (Pair, Sold Individually)","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 pair of large, unmarked stones (sold individually, quantity 2) kept alongside a labeled Ohmura and believed to be the same mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eUnstamped — no dealer or mine mark visible\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSuspected Ohmura (大村) — unconfirmed; attribution based on having been stored together with a labeled Ohmura piece (PW-B-016), not on any stamp or handwriting\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eCoarse, sandstone-like texture consistent with standard Ohmura\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e5,348g combined (2 stones)\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e24 x 12.5 x 8cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-028 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eNo stamp or handwriting is present on either stone; mine attribution is unconfirmed and based on storage context only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eSold individually; quantity 2 available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Coarse, sandstone-like texture. No stamp or handwriting present on either piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358371998,"sku":"PW-B-028","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05563_57d504bd-e344-4c42-961b-dccb0383f3c1.jpg?v=1786697144"},{"product_id":"pw-b-015-igarashi","title":"Igarashi - Nakato - 1399g","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 stamp-confirmed Igarashi with a light seafoam-green hue and Ken Schwartz's own box labeling intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eIgarashi (五十嵐砥) — stamp-confirmed on the stone\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakato (medium-coarse)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,399g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e19 x 5 x 7.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-015 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStone stamp reads 五十嵐砥 (Igarashi-to) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads \"IGarashi K.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThis piece shows a light seafoam-green coloration; per general market sourcing, greenish\/blueish Igarashi examples are often considered finer than plain white stones, though this is a general tendency rather than a stone-specific grade confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePer Ken Schwartz's own characterization (CKTG forum, 2013), Igarashi sits in the same nakato grouping as Tajima and Binsui, and he described it as \"a relatively unknown stone, but... a real nice stone.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is clean and well-preserved, with a light seafoam-green coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358535838,"sku":"PW-B-015","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05587_1ab34357-65ea-4135-ad6a-807a66000110.jpg?v=1786697354"},{"product_id":"pw-b-002-igarashi","title":"Igarashi - Nakato - 1314g","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 stamp-confirmed Igarashi with the same original box labeling as its sibling stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eIgarashi (五十嵐砥) — stamp-confirmed on the stone\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakato (medium-coarse)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,314g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e19 x 5 x 7.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-002 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStone stamp reads 五十嵐砥 (Igarashi-to) — stamp-confirmed mine and type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eBox carries the same printed Igarashi label as its sibling stone, PW-B-015, with no additional handwriting present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePer Ken Schwartz's own characterization (CKTG forum, 2013), Igarashi sits in the same nakato grouping as Tajima and Binsui, and he described it as \"a relatively unknown stone, but... a real nice stone.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is clean and well-preserved, white\/pale gray in color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358568606,"sku":"PW-B-002","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05597_de6df345-cd57-4bf7-9fc7-d5d23fc80407.jpg?v=1786697420"},{"product_id":"pw-b-004-tajima","title":"Tajima - Nakato - 1338g","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 flawless, perfectly squared 1,338-gram Tajima with an intact working face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eTajima (但馬)\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakato (mid-grit), per Ken Schwartz's general characterization of the type. Stone is stamped №5000 (numbering significance unconfirmed — may indicate grit, batch, or catalog reference)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,338g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e19 x 6 x 4.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-004 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStone is stamped №5000, along with the Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) dealer mark. The significance of this number is unconfirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003ePer Ken Schwartz's own demonstration and forum posts, Tajima stones are generally characterized as a natural mid-grit (nakado) stone, valued for tomonagura slurry use and a refined kasumi finish. See Ken's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?fbclid=IwY2xjawTrrgtwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVOVlVENXY4enRIazlCc1ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0oWVgReCGwtveZSE_3RrYeiCEff6IF9_-45rcpa45RFWUa0CFphN8FAsckE_aem_KdRcGqSJEwQtyh2KUDcBaw\u0026amp;v=MqfKs2PiZds\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYouTube demonstration\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eTajima stones are documented as increasingly scarce, with the source mine reported closed for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is flawless and the stone is perfectly squared, with no visible cracks or chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358601374,"sku":"PW-B-004","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05603_c0980f5d-9113-4dea-8e39-1bd134754259.jpg?v=1786697476"},{"product_id":"pw-b-005-aoto","title":"Aoto - Nakato - (Great beginner stone) - 1012g","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 versatile, well-preserved 1,012-gram Aoto — lacquered on five sides and in great condition, making it an excellent choice for someone starting out with natural stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAoto (青砥) — Tanba region, Yariyama (鑪山) mountain source, per original box label\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakato (medium)\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e1,012g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e18 x 5.5 x 4cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-005 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eBox label reads 丹波國持産 本山青砥 鑪山元 — identifying this stone as Tanba-region Aoto from Yariyama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eStone stamp reads 天然青砥専用 (natural Aoto, dedicated use) with the Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) dealer mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eFive sides are lacquered, consistent with traditional preparation for retail sale; the working face is left bare stone. Natural stone color is grey\/green under the lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is bare stone (unlacquered) and in clean, well-preserved condition. Five sides carry a lacquer coating, consistent with the stone's original preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139358699678,"sku":"PW-B-005","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05615.jpg?v=1786697657"},{"product_id":"pw-b-010-okudo-saikokyu-karasu","title":"Okudo - Saikokyu Karasu - Awasedo (Highest grade) - 2164g","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 flagship-tier Okudo Awasedo — stamp-confirmed saikōkyū (highest grade) with karasu, the rare and highly sought-after dark markings from the Aisa layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOkudo (奥殿) — stamp-confirmed on the stone\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAwasedo (finishing stone) — 最高級品 (saikōkyū-hin, highest grade), stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e2,164g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20.5 x 5.5 x 7.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-010 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStone and box both carry the stamps 奥殿合砥 (Okudo Awasedo), 最高級品 (saikōkyū-hin, highest grade), and カラス (karasu) — all dealer-applied and stamp-confirmed, not inferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThis stone carries karasu — dark, crow-like markings from the Aisa layer, a rare and highly desirable visual trait in hard Asagi stones. Karasu is aesthetic and does not affect cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eLacquer coating is in very good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is in great condition with karasu markings visible. Lacquer coating is in very good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142184710302,"sku":"PW-B-010","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05632.jpg?v=1786750843"},{"product_id":"pw-b-032-okudo-saikokyu-karasu","title":"Okudo - Saikokyu Karasu - Awasedo (Highest grade)- 2116g","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 flagship-tier Okudo Awasedo — stamp-confirmed saikōkyū (highest grade) with karasu, the rare and highly sought-after dark markings from the Aisa layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOkudo (奥殿) — stamp-confirmed on the stone\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eAwasedo (finishing stone) — 最高級品 (saikōkyū-hin, highest grade), stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e2,116g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20.5 x 5.5 x 7.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-032 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eStone and box both carry the stamps 奥殿合砥 (Okudo Awasedo), 最高級品 (saikōkyū-hin, highest grade), and カラス (karasu) — all dealer-applied and stamp-confirmed, not inferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eThis stone carries karasu — dark, crow-like markings from the Aisa layer, a rare and highly desirable visual trait in hard Asagi stones. Karasu is aesthetic and does not affect cutting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eSibling stone to PW-B-010 — same mine, same grade stamp, same karasu declaration, nearly identical size, likely from the same acquisition batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Working face is in great condition with karasu markings visible. Lacquer present on edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142184808606,"sku":"PW-B-032","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05641.jpg?v=1786751045"},{"product_id":"nakayama-namito-481g","title":"Nakayama - Namito - Awasedo - 481g","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;\"\u003eA 481-gram Nakayama Namito finishing stone, stamped with its mine and strata designation.\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砰石) — dealer stamp\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNakayama (中山) — stamped directly on the stone\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNamito (並砰) — stamped directly on the stone\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e481g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e17 x 6.5 x 1.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-025 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\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;\"\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 Schwartz's handwriting on the packaging tag reads \"K \/ Nakayama Namito \/ 6K.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe stone carries a stamped 中山並砰 (Nakayama Namito) mine and strata designation alongside the standard 田中砰石 (Tanaka Toishi) dealer stamp.\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 Working face under raking light has some texture consistent with natural stone character.  Raking light exaggerates working face features.  Face between top feature and bottom left chip is smooth and hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142515208350,"sku":"PW-B-025","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05649.jpg?v=1786773409"},{"product_id":"okudo-namito-awasedo-703g","title":"Okudo - Namito - Awasedo - 703g","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;\"\u003eA 703-gram Okudo finishing stone, stamped Awasedo grade with a Namito strata designation noted on its original tag.\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砰石) — dealer stamp confirmed\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eOkudo (奥殿) — stamp-confirmed\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;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNamito — per original packaging tag; the stone's own stamp reads 合砰 (Awasedo), a general finishing-grade mark\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e703g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e14.5 x 8.5 x 2.5cm\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;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-011 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\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;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 34px; padding-left: 22px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eFace stamp reads 奥殿合砰 (Okudo Awasedo), with the Tanaka Toishi (田中砰石) dealer stamp confirmed alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original packaging tag reads \"Okudo ... Namito.\"\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 Working face under raking light shows fine surface texture consistent with natural stone character and edge chips.  Crack visible in raking light is very difficult to see normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142515241118,"sku":"PW-B-011","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05655.jpg?v=1786773618"},{"product_id":"mizukihara-awasedo-671g-b026","title":"Mizukihara - Awasedo - 671g","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 lacquered-side, 671-gram Mizukihara Awasedo finishing stone with a dated Ken Schwartz provenance note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 style=\"\"\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;\"\u003eTanaka Toishi (田中砰石) — dealer stamp, alongside an additional unread circular seal\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;\"\u003eMine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eMizukihara (水本原)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\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;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone\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;\"\u003eStrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e671g\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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e20 x 5 x 3cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;font-weight:700;color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eInventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePW-B-026 (Bin B)\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;\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eKen Schwartz storage unit -- See \"Provenance\" below for details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\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 stone is stamped 水本原合砰 (Mizukihara Awasedo) directly on its face, alongside the standard 田中砰石 (Tanaka Toishi) dealer stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003eKen Schwartz's handwriting on the original box, dated 4\/17\/19, reads \"Mizukihara (Ohira) — share with Ohirayama.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Sides are lacquered. Very shallow scratches are present on the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePlease review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48156144271518,"sku":"PW-B-026","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05687.jpg?v=1787033668"},{"product_id":"atago-suita","title":"Atago - Suita - 3073g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very large Atago Suita with just a few minor chips on the working face.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240522559646,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC06801.jpg?v=1788741749"},{"product_id":"okudo-asagi-1043g","title":"Okudo - Asagi - 1043g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very nice Okudo with lacquered sides and very flat faces.  No noticeable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240522657950,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC06802.jpg?v=1788741906"},{"product_id":"flagship-stones-bundle-1","title":"Flagship Stones Bundle #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bundle of three exceptional stones at a discounted price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Ozuku - Asagi - Awasedo - 1980g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Okudo - Asagi - 1043g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Atago - Suita - 3073g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240522756254,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/DSC05545.jpg?v=1786598948"}],"url":"https:\/\/pacificwaterstone.com\/collections\/sold.oembed","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}