{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1000-h-speckled-hard","title":"Nubatama Ume #1000 H (Speckled Hard)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\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 #1000 grit serves as the primary foundation in a sharpening progression—the stage where the primary burr is drawn and true edge geometry is set. The Hard (H) formulation of the Ume series combines classic soaking-stone feedback with increased dish resistance, making it an excellent choice for precise edge setting on hard tool steels and Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy This Stone If:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a tactile soaking stone with higher dish resistance during primary burr setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou sharpen hard carbon steels or modern stainless cutlery that demand precise angle consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a firm, responsive medium-grit stone from the Ken Schwartz Estate collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\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 #1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ume (Speckled Hard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soaking \/ Semi-Soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \/ Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 x 75 x 30mm Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ken Schwartz Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Tasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting primary burrs and establishing clean apexes on dull edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining scratch patterns from coarse repair stones (#150–#320 grit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision bevel work where surface flatness retention is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The firmer binder limits slurry release, concentrating abrasive action directly at the point of contact for crisp, controlled metal removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct, firm feedback that indicates bevel alignment clearly along the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs exceptionally well on high-carbon steels, stainless clad cutlery, and hard tool steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProgression Ideas\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreceding Step (Lower Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #220 or Bamboo #320 (for preliminary bevel shaping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #4000 or Ume #6000 (to refine the #1000 scratch pattern into a fine polish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Maximum Dish Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Ume #1000 HH (Speckled Extra Hard)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress regularly with a diamond plate or Nagura stone to keep the surface active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew in original factory box and packaging. Due to long-term storage (5+ years), outer boxes and paper wrapping may show minor shelf wear or scuffing.\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific Waterstone","offers":[{"title":"Complete","offer_id":48045195952286,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000H-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045195985054,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000H-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1386\/4862\/files\/ume_logo.png?v=1785129107","url":"https:\/\/pacificwaterstone.com\/products\/nubatama-ume-1000-h-speckled-hard","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}