Nubatama Bamboo #1000 (Gold) (Youtube Demo Stone)
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Nubatama Bamboo #1000 (Gold) (Youtube Demo Stone)
$65.00
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(Note: This is the exact stone featured in Ken's Youtube demo of the Bamboo #1000 Gold.)
Ken 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.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nubatama |
| Type | Synthetic |
| Grit | #1000 (Medium) |
| Series | Bamboo (Gold) |
| Binder Hardness | Standard |
| Profile | 205 × 75 × 25mm Flat |
Buy This Stone If You're
- Wanting one fast 1000-grit workhorse without paying Platinum money.
- Preferring a stone between medium and hard rather than at either extreme.
- Sharpening kitchen cutlery where a burr needs raising quickly and cleanly.
Water
Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.
Progression Ideas
- Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum, or a 600-grit stone.
- Following Step (Higher Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #1200, or a 1500-grit stone.
Ken Schwartz Video
Notes
- Released untitled as a test stone so buyers could vote on whether it was Ume or Bamboo. Bamboo won.
- Low porosity, so it draws water slowly and holds surface moisture well.
- The used unit offered here is the actual stone from the video above.
Read More
- Nubatama Stones — Ume Or Bamboo? – How the three Bamboo 1000s differ, and where the Gold sits between them.
- Quick Overview Of Nubatama Stones – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.
- Learn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.
Condition
- Stone: Sold in two states, selectable above. New stones are unused and factory-fresh. The Used — YouTube Demo Stone is the actual stone sharpened on in the video above; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.
- Packaging: 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.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped same day from Santa Maria, CA.
Every stone ships in a new, high-quality box, individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packing paper for maximum protection in transit.
Please reach out with any questions before or after purchase — happy to help.
Return policy
At Pacific Waterstone, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every stone we sell.
Incorrect or Mislabeled Items
If you receive an item that is mislabeled, damaged, or significantly mischaracterized in its listing, we will make it right. You may return the item for a full refund or exchange with no restocking fees, and we will cover all return shipping costs.
Standard Returns
If you change your mind or wish to return an item for any other reason:
- Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original, unused condition with all original packaging.
- A 10% restocking fee applies to cover processing costs.
- Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
To initiate a return, please contact us with your order number and the reason for your request.
Provenance
Everything we carry comes from the personal collection of Ken Schwartz — the sharpener behind Precise Sharpening, who built the Nubatama line and gathered the naturals that sat beside it on his bench. The synthetics are new and unused. The naturals were his.