Nubatama Bamboo #220 (Platinum)
$55.00
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Nubatama Bamboo #220 (Platinum)
$55.00
1 in stock
A pure white 220 in the 30mm format Nubatama reserved for its Platinum stones — the grade Ken Schwartz described as very fast cutting, hard, and able to get through an unusually wide range of steels.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nubatama |
| Type | Synthetic |
| Grit | #220 (Coarse) |
| Series | Bamboo (Platinum) |
| Binder Hardness | Standard |
| Profile | 205 × 75 × 30mm Flat |
Buy This Stone If You're
- Wanting Platinum-grade cutting speed at a coarse grit.
- Working high-alloy or powdered steels that blunt the pace of ordinary coarse stones.
- Collecting the Nubatama range and after one of its scarcer formats.
Water
Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.
Progression Ideas
- Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #150 or #180.
- Following Step (Higher Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #320 Platinum.
Notes
- Platinum denotes the pure white stone at a given grit — higher abrasive density and slower dishing.
- The 2016 range listed three 220s — pink, green and black. A white one at 30mm points to a later formulation.
- No dedicated demo was filmed for this stone.
Read More
- Nubatama Platinum Series — 320, 600 & 1500 – A detailed owner review across three Platinum grits after sampling ten stones in the range.
- Nubatama 6k Platinum Announcement – A summary of the whole Platinum group and the steels it was built to handle.
- Quick Overview Of Nubatama Stones – A tour of the whole line and which coarse grits earn their place in a kit.
- 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.