Nubatama Ume #60 (Black)
$53.13
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Nubatama Ume #60 (Black)
$53.13
3 in stock
The stone Ken Schwartz pointed people to when a job needed more metal moved than a 150 could manage, but the 24-grit Aratae would be overkill.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nubatama |
| Type | Synthetic |
| Grit | #60 (Extra Coarse) |
| Series | Ume (Black) |
| Binder Hardness | Standard |
| Profile | 205 × 75 × 50mm Brick |
Buy This Stone If You're
- Repairing broken tips, deep chips and badly abused edges on a regular basis.
- Keeping a 220 or other coarse stone flat, with a stone rather than a diamond plate.
- Reprofiling hard, abrasion-resistant steels where lighter coarse stones stall.
Water
Nubatama range stones should not be permasoaked. Let dry fully before storage; coarse stones hold water a long time.
Progression Ideas
- Preceding Step (Lower Grit): Nubatama Ume #25 Aratae, for the very worst damage.
- Following Step (Higher Grit): Nubatama Bamboo #150, to clear the deep 60-grit scratch pattern.
Ken Schwartz Video
Notes
- Ken treated this as the step above the 150 for anyone repairing damage routinely.
- Also a practical flattener for coarser stones, though it will glaze in that role and want dressing.
- One owner repaired a chipped D2 tip with it and reported no visible dishing afterwards.
Read More
- Nubatama Ume XXC Aratae 24 Grit And 60 Grit Stones – An owner reprofiling two axes and repairing a D2 tip, with notes on dishing.
- Fixing A 2mm Chip — What Stone To Use? – Where the 60 stops being worth it and a 150 does the job with less cleanup.
- Efficiency On Dull House Knives – Ken building a fast coarse-to-finish routine for high-volume restaurant knives.
- Stone For Major Reprofiling And Thinning Projects – Owners weighing the 24 against the 60 for heavy reprofiling, and how each glazes.
- Quick Overview Of Nubatama Stones – A tour of the whole line and how the grits were designed to fit together.
- Learn From My Mistakes… Stones Cracking – Permasoaking and drying guidance for the full Nubatama range, and why it matters.
Condition
- Stone: New and unused.
- Packaging: While our inventory is new, the original packaging may show minor shelf wear, scuffing, or external softening due to warehouse storage and handling over the last five years. Internal protective wrapping (plastic or paper) may show signs of handling, minor tears, or may occasionally be absent—this never affects the condition of the stone itself.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped same day from Santa Maria, CA.
Every stone ships in a new, high-quality box, individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packing paper for maximum protection in transit.
Please reach out with any questions before or after purchase — happy to help.
Return policy
At Pacific Waterstone, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every stone we sell.
Incorrect or Mislabeled Items
If you receive an item that is mislabeled, damaged, or significantly mischaracterized in its listing, we will make it right. You may return the item for a full refund or exchange with no restocking fees, and we will cover all return shipping costs.
Standard Returns
If you change your mind or wish to return an item for any other reason:
- Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original, unused condition with all original packaging.
- A 10% restocking fee applies to cover processing costs.
- Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
To initiate a return, please contact us with your order number and the reason for your request.
Provenance
Everything we carry comes from the personal collection of Ken Schwartz — the sharpener behind Precise Sharpening, who built the Nubatama line and gathered the naturals that sat beside it on his bench. The synthetics are new and unused. The naturals were his.