{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-1000-gold","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #1000 (Gold)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Callout Header --\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #333; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 15px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Need This Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bamboo #1000 Gold is a high-performing splash-and-go medium stone known for crisp feedback and clean apex setting. This specific inventory stone was featured as a YouTube demonstration stone from the Ken Schwartz collection.\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Decision Matrix --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy This Stone If:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want a splash-and-go medium stone with proven cutting action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou value documented YouTube demonstration provenance from Ken Schwartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou seek unique estate sharpening equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1000 (Medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo (Gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splash \u0026amp; Go \/ Hard Bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \/ Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 x 75 x 25mm Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ken Schwartz Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Notes \u0026amp; Usage --\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Tasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSetting primary burrs and clean cutting apexes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining coarse scratches into a working sharp edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine maintenance on Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prompt, clean cutting action with high wear resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp tactile feel with immediate edge alignment communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent on carbon steel cutlery, stainless clad blades, and alloy tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Progression Ideas --\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #4000 Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Also Consider --\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a New Unused Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check other 1k variants in the Bamboo series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a diamond flattening plate or dressing stone to keep the working face true and active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Condition --\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCondition as selected per variant (Demo used stone).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Photos represent our stock inventory for this stone; individual box wear or color tone may vary slightly from the unit pictured. Reference objects (rulers, coins) are for scale only and are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/bamboo_logo.png?v=1785136350","url":"https:\/\/pacificwaterstone.com\/products\/nubatama-bamboo-1000-gold","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}