{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-1000-standard-speckled-medium","title":"Nubatama Ume #1000 Standard (Speckled Medium)","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 core foundation in a sharpening progression—the stage where the primary burr is drawn and true edge geometry is set. The Ume #1000 Speckled Medium offers a classic soaking-stone feel with a self-slurrying surface that provides cushioned tactile feedback, making it well-suited for Japanese single-bevels, carbon steel cutlery, and wide bevel work.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy This Stone If:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a soaking waterstone that forms a rich, self-generated slurry during use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou sharpen carbon steel cutlery or wide-bevel edges that benefit from cushioned contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a tactile, responsive medium-grit stone to establish primary edge geometry.\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 Medium)\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 Medium \/ Standard\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 a fresh apex and primary burr on dull edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining scratch patterns from coarse repair stones (#120–#320 grit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking wide bevels and clad steels where a smooth slurry prevents stone chatter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The matrix releases fresh abrasive steadily under pressure, producing a workable slurry that cuts efficiently while maintaining a uniform scratch pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers smooth, velvety feedback that helps the user gauge bevel contact clearly along the length of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for traditional carbon steels (White Paper, Blue Paper), stainless-clad blades, and conventional 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 thinning or repairing minor damage prior to edge setting).\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 polished finish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Harder \/ High Dish-Resistance Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Ume #1000 H\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eHH\u003c\/strong\u003e variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a Nagura or diamond flattening plate to maintain surface flatness and manage slurry consistency.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":48045195886750,"sku":"NUB-UME-1000-INDIVIDUAL-1","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-standard-speckled-medium","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}