{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-15000-upper-grade-hard","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #15,000 (Upper Grade Hard)","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 #15,000 Upper Grade Hard combines ultra-fine 15k grit polishing with an extra-hard, wear-resistant binder matrix. Resisting dishing under firm pressure, this stone enables laser-flat mirror bevel polishing and extreme edge tuning on high-hardness cutlery and precision edge tools.\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 an ultra-fine 15k mirror polish with maximum surface dish resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou hone razors or high-hardness alloy cutlery demanding precise flatness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou seek elite synthetic waterstones from the Ken Schwartz Estate collection.\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 #15000 (Ultra-Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo (Upper Grade Hard)\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 Extra 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\u003ePrecision laser-flat mirror polishing on primary bevels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme push-cut edge tuning on hard tool and carbon steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor honing with zero surface deflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-dense hard abrasive matrix holds flatness impeccably while producing a flawless mirror polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, glass-like feedback with absolute zero surface give.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for ultra-hard carbon steels, powder steels (SG2, ZDP-189), and razor alloys.\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 #8000 or #10000\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e None (ultimate ultra-fine synthetic finishing stage).\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 Standard Hardness 15k:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the standard \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Bamboo #15000 Upper Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 and box packaging as specified per variant selection (New in factory box or Used estate condition in odd box).\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":48045620592798,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-15000H-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used - Odd Box","offer_id":48045620625566,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-15000H-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":230.0,"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-15000-upper-grade-hard","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}