Nubatama Bamboo #8000 (Light Green)
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$86.94
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Nubatama Bamboo #8000 (Light Green)
$86.94
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A light green fine finisher. Ken Schwartz treated 8000 grit as the entry level for a genuine shaving edge — anything below it he called a barbaric edge for a razor.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nubatama |
| Type | Synthetic |
| Grit | #8000 (Ultra Fine) |
| Series | Bamboo (Light Green) |
| Binder Hardness | Standard |
| Profile | 205 × 75 × 25mm Flat |
Buy This Stone If You're
- Working towards a shaving edge on a straight razor.
- Finishing high-end cutlery well past a working kitchen polish.
- Wanting a final synthetic step before ultra-fine stones or natural finishers.
Water
Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage.
Progression Ideas
- Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #4000, or a 5000-grit stone.
- Following Step (Higher Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #10,000 or #15,000, or a natural finisher.
Ken Schwartz Video
Notes
- Ken put 8000 grit at the threshold where a razor edge becomes genuinely comfortable to shave with.
- A large jump from a 4000 — he warned that stretching past that pushes the envelope.
Read More
- Quick Overview Of Nubatama Stones – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.
- Quick Overview Of Nubatama Stones — Page 2 – Building a progression around the mid and fine Bamboo stones, and sensible jump sizes.
- Learn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.
Condition
- Stone: Sold in two states, selectable above. New stones are unused and factory-fresh. The Used stone has been sharpened on and is priced accordingly; it is flat, sound, and has plenty of life left.
- 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.