ALEXMar 287 minSharpening notes Pt.1-?Posted on January 5, 2012 I think it’s fantastic that you have inherited an authentic Japanese tennen toishi from your father. You might ...
ALEXMar 276 minA peak into the past and the future regarding JnatsPosted on December 26, 2012 In the past few years I have noticed a large influx of hard gray stones marked Oozuko (Ozuko) flooding the U....
ALEXMar 273 minHONING UNDER WATER IN A PONDPosted on December 27, 2013 Hello J. Here is a video I made of a finishing technique for finishing with water only. HONING IN A WATER PON...
ALEXMar 274 minBack and forth honing strokesPosted on April 15, 2014 by Administrator Hello M. One suggestion I have if you are developing harsh edges is to not do the back and for...
ALEXMar 271 minMusings: Wooden dai stone basePosted on September 24, 2015 by Administrator In Japan they often use Paulownia wood because it does not have strong growth rings with en...
ALEXMar 2612 minWhy develop a false edge on purposeCan a false or feather edge serve a purpose. The back and forth strokes are the most common stroke used with tools and knives, and many r...
