Nubatama Bamboo #8000 (Light Green)

$86.94

1 in stock

Why You Need This Stone: The Bamboo #8000 Light Green delivers a mirror polish and a razor-sharp apex. Operating as a zero-soak fine stone, it eliminates fine scratch lines and produces exceptional push-cut performance on high-end edges.

Buy This Stone If:

You want a mirror polish and hair-splitting edge keenness.
You sharpen razors, fine kitchen cutlery, or precision woodworking tools.
You seek estate finishing stones from Ken Schwartz.

Specifications

Brand: Nubatama
Grit: #8000 (Fine)
Series: Bamboo (Light Green)
Type: Splash & Go / Hard Bond
Dimensions / Profile: 210 x 75 x 25mm Flat
Binder Hardness: Hard
Provenance: Ken Schwartz Estate

Notes & Usage

Common Tasks:
- Mirror polishing blade bevels.
- Hair-splitting final edge refinement.
- Micro-bevel honing on fine tools.
Cutting Action & Speed: Refined polishing action that leaves a pristine mirror reflective surface.
Surface Feedback: Extremely smooth feedback with crisp tactile feedback.
Steel Compatibility: Optimized for high-carbon Japanese steels and fine cutlery alloys.

Progression Ideas

Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #3000 or #4000
Following Step (Higher Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #10000 or #15000

Also Consider

For Extreme Ultra-Fine Polish: Look into the Nubatama Bamboo #15000.
Essential Maintenance: Pair with a diamond flattening plate or dressing stone to keep the working face true and active.

Condition

Condition as selected per variant (Estate used stone).

Note: 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.

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.

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.