Nubatama Bamboo #1200 (Reddish)
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$67.62
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Nubatama Bamboo #1200 (Reddish)
$67.62
8 in stock
The softest stone in the entire Nubatama line. Ken Schwartz compared it to a Monzen Aoto and described it as a stone you work in mud.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nubatama |
| Type | Synthetic |
| Grit | #1200 (Medium) |
| Series | Bamboo (Reddish) |
| Binder Hardness | Standard |
| Profile | 205 × 75 × 50mm Brick |
Buy This Stone If You're
- Chasing a Kasumi finish on clad blades.
- Working single-bevel knives or convex edges that benefit from a yielding surface.
- Sharpening a blade whose face is not perfectly flat, where you still want a uniform finish.
- After tactile feedback and slurry rather than outright speed.
Water
Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.
Progression Ideas
- Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #150, or a 320-grit stone.
- Following Step (Higher Grit): A 2000-grit stone, or straight into naturals.
Ken Schwartz Video
- Nubatama Bamboo 1200 Grit Synthetic Japanese Waterstone – 1st Impressions
- Nubatama Bamboo 1200 Grit Synthetic Japanese Waterstone – 1st Impressions Part Two
Notes
- Ken suggested wiping the mud onto paper or balsa and using it as a dry stropping medium.
- Distinct from the 1200 side of the 150/1200 combination stone, which is hard and versatile.
Read More
- Nubatama Bamboo 1,200 Grit Sharpening Stone – An owner review with Ken on the Monzen Aoto comparison and working the mud.
- 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: New and unused.
- 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.