{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-1000-gold-youtube-demo-stone","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #1000 Gold - Youtube Demo Stone","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\" class=\"waterstone-article\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 8px; color: #1a252f; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eNubatama 1000 Grit Waterstone Gold (Bamboo Series)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis is the exact stone Ken evaluated in his Youtube video entitled \"\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNubatama 1000 grit Waterstone GOLD - Ume or Bamboo?- Now 1000 Grit Bamboo Gold\u003c\/a\u003e (YouTube)\".   This stone appears to only have been used in the evaluation video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama 1000 Grit Waterstone Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e (later finalized as the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama 1000 Grit Bamboo Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a synthetic ceramic waterstone distributed by Ken Schwartz of \u003cem\u003ePrecise Sharpening\u003c\/em\u003e and vendor \u003cem\u003eChef Knives To Go\u003c\/em\u003e. Designed as a fast-cutting medium-grit stone, it is primarily used for primary bevel setup, minor repairs, and edge restoration on high-carbon and stainless steel cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eBackground and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone was introduced around 2012 by sharpener and distributor Ken Schwartz during the expansion of the \u003cem\u003eNubatama\u003c\/em\u003e series of Japanese synthetic waterstones. Initial evaluation units were distributed as uncategorized test models to evaluate user preferences between two proposed Nubatama sub-lines: \u003cem\u003eUme\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBamboo\u003c\/em\u003e. Following positive field evaluations regarding its low-porosity binder and fast cutting speed, the stone was formally integrated into the line as the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama 1000 Grit Bamboo Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1000 JIS (Medium \/ Bevel-Setting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSplash-and-Go (Low Porosity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasion Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHigh \/ Aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlurry Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNubatama Bamboo Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics and Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15em; color: #34495e; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eWater Absorption and Surface Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone exhibits low open-cell porosity. Upon initial immersion or surface wetting, water absorption is slow, allowing the surface to hold moisture efficiently without rapid drying. Consequently, the stone operates as a \u003cstrong\u003esplash-and-go\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, requiring negligible pre-soaking compared to traditional magnesia- or clay-bonded waterstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-machined surfaces display a brief initial roughness that quickly wears away during the first sharpening pass, exposing a smooth, uniform working texture beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15em; color: #34495e; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eAbrasion and Feedback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stone is characterized by aggressive stock removal, generating heavy dark swarf immediately upon contact with hard cutlery steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlurry Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces minimal loose mud (slurry), relying primarily on the firm, exposed abrasive matrix to cut rather than loose abrasive slurry polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides distinct tactile and acoustic feedback, enabling the user to maintain a consistent sharpening angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eApplication and Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is intended for general sharpening, burr formation, and minor edge resetting. During testing on acute-angle kitchen knives (such as a \u003cem\u003eKikuchi\u003c\/em\u003e knife), the stone raised a consistent burr quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdges finished on the Nubatama 1000 Gold display a clean, toothy micro-bevel characteristic of a true 1000-grit finish, capable of push-cutting paper and cleanly slicing flexible fibrous materials without requiring finer polishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.4em; color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eSources \u0026amp; Key Video Timestamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNubatama 1000 grit Waterstone GOLD - Ume or Bamboo?- Now 1000 Grit Bamboo Gold\u003c\/a\u003e (YouTube)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15em; color: #34495e; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eKey Moments \u0026amp; References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=0s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:00:00]\u003c\/a\u003e – Introduction of the prototype stone and initial call for feedback to categorize it into the \u003cem\u003eUme\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eBamboo\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=32s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:00:32]\u003c\/a\u003e – Initial water porosity test demonstrating slow draw\/absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=58s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:00:58]\u003c\/a\u003e – Test sharpening begins on a Kikuchi knife at an acute angle; confirmation of splash-and-go behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=105s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:01:45]\u003c\/a\u003e – Surface texture assessment noting initial factory roughness before self-smoothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=119s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:01:59]\u003c\/a\u003e – Rapid swarf generation demonstrating aggressive cutting speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=195s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:03:15]\u003c\/a\u003e – Evaluation of low slurry\/mud production during heavy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=227s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:03:47]\u003c\/a\u003e – Burr formation check and lateral strokes for deburring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=265s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:04:25]\u003c\/a\u003e – Feedback evaluation noting smooth feel and acoustic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #2980b9; text-decoration: none; font-family: monospace;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dn0pQ2_wmEQ\u0026amp;t=309s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[00:05:09]\u003c\/a\u003e – Edge testing on rolled towels and paper push-cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036203823262,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/20260725_145501.jpg?v=1785016754","url":"https:\/\/pacificwaterstone.com\/products\/nubatama-bamboo-1000-gold-youtube-demo-stone","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}