{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-2000-speckled","title":"Nubatama Ume #2000 (Speckled)","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 The #2000 grit Speckled formulation serves as an refined intermediate transition stone, bridging primary edge setting and fine finishing. It produces a creamy, self-generated slurry that refines 1k scratch patterns smoothly while maintaining a keen, biting edge ideal for working kitchen cutlery.\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 smooth intermediate grit that preps edges for fine polish or stropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a tactile, self-slurrying soaking stone for carbon cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou seek quality synthetic sharpening stones from the Ken Schwartz Estate.\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 (Speckled)\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 25mm Flat\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 #1000 grit scratch patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing a silky working edge on kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing primary bevels for high-grit mirror polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generates a controlled, self-refreshing slurry that cuts evenly without glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushioned and velvety feedback, providing clear tactile communication along the bevel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent performance on traditional White Paper and Blue Paper carbon steels as well as stainless 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 #1000 Standard or Bamboo #1000\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 Wear-Resistant Alloy Steels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Ume #2000 Platinum\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster stock removal.\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\u003eAvailable in condition options as noted per variant.\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":"Complete","offer_id":48045549519006,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Missing Lid","offer_id":48045549551774,"sku":"NUB-UME-2000-INDIVIDUAL-2","price":90.0,"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-speckled","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}