{"product_id":"nubatama-ume-220-green","title":"Nubatama Ume #220 (Green)","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 #220 grit is a versatile coarse waterstone designed for rapid bevel restoration, minor chip repair, and initial thinning behind the cutting edge. Built in a substantial 50mm brick profile, this stone combines fast metal removal with a smooth, tactile grinding feedback.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy This Stone If:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need to reshape dull apexes or repair light-to-moderate edge damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou perform routine thinning on kitchen knives and shop cutlery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a long-lasting coarse brick 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 #220 (Coarse)\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\u003ch4\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Tasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring apexes on dulled cutlery and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving minor nicking and establishing straight primary bevel lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinning secondary geometry prior to edge creation on medium stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Action \u0026amp; Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense abrasive array provides swift stock removal while generating a controlled slurry that cushions wide bevel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, steady feedback that makes angle tracking easy across the length of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works cleanly across carbon steels, stainless clad cutlery, and standard tool alloys.\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 #25 or #60 (for heavy damage repair before bevel shaping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing Step (Higher Grit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Nubatama Ume #1000 Standard or Bamboo #1000 (to set the primary apex).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlso Consider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Zero-Soak Convenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the \u003cstrong\u003eNubatama Bamboo #320\u003c\/strong\u003e for a splash-and-go coarse alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a coarse diamond flattening plate to keep the surface flat and 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":"Default Title","offer_id":48045195788446,"sku":"NUB-UME-220-INDIVIDUAL-1","price":55.71,"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-220-green","provider":"Pacific Waterstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}