{"product_id":"nubatama-bamboo-4000-yellow","title":"Nubatama Bamboo #4000 (Yellow)","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 #4000 Yellow is a zero-soak fine polishing stone that imparts a clean, near-mirror finish while refining apexes to push-cutting keenness. An excellent workhorse fine stone for both double and single bevel knives.\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 reliable fine finishing stone for general knife maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer splash-and-go convenience for final honing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want quality fine waterstones from the Ken Schwartz Estate.\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 #4000 (Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo (Yellow)\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\u003eFinal edge finishing on kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving micro-burrs and mirror bevel polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining slicing geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth polishing action with zero soak time required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety yet firm feedback that gives precise bevel communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent on carbon steels, stainless clad blades, and alloy cutlery.\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 #1000 or #1200\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Bamboo #8000 or #10000\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 Higher Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Bamboo #8000 Light Green\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\u003eNew in original packaging.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":48045551124638,"sku":"NUB-BAMBOO-4000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":63.76,"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-4000-yellow","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}