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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...