{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-2000-green","title":"Nubatama Ume #2000 (Green)","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 Formulated in a substantial 50mm brick profile, the Ume #2000 Green provides massive working volume for high-volume shop sharpening. It produces a clean, sharp intermediate polish while offering exceptional stone lifespan under continuous use.\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 thick 50mm brick profile for maximum shop longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou perform frequent edge refinement on chef knives and working tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou seek versatile estate inventory options in original box or lightly used condition.\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 #2000 (Medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ume (Green)\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 50mm Brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\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\u003eRefining coarse repair scratches on large knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine edge maintenance for high-use kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing wide bevels for final polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts steadily while creating a light slurry that buffers wide bevel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, affirmative surface feel with direct angle feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs cleanly across high-carbon Japanese steels and stainless cutlery alloys.\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 Ume #220 Green or Bamboo #320\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #4000 or Ume #6000\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 a Portable Flat Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the 25mm \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Ume #2000 Speckled\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\u003eCondition varies per variant selection (New in box or lightly used estate stone).\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":"New","offer_id":48045549682846,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-4","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used","offer_id":48045549715614,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-5","price":55.0,"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-2000-green","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}