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    Sharpening notes Pt.1-?
    ALEX
    • Mar 28, 2020
    • 7 min

    Sharpening 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...
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    ALEX
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 6 min

    A peak into the past and the future regarding Jnats

    Posted on December 26, 2012 In the past few years I have noticed a large influx of hard gray stones marked Oozuko (Ozuko) flooding the...
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    ALEX
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 3 min

    HONING UNDER WATER IN A POND

    Posted 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...
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    ALEX
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    Back and forth honing strokes

    Posted 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...
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    ALEX
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Musings: Wooden dai stone base

    Posted on September 24, 2015 by Administrator In Japan they often use Paulownia wood because it does not have strong growth rings with...
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    Why develop a false edge on purpose
    ALEX
    • Mar 26, 2020
    • 12 min

    Why develop a false edge on purpose

    Can 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...
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