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Hi everyone, Evan here. I wanted to make a quick post about Strata’s supply regarding Jiro knives in an effort to be transparent about some hard lessons I have learned recently and to avoid any misunderstandings and misconceptions about the fact that Strata is taking a step back from working...

I'm looking to replace my Eastwood 10" 1 HP dual speed buffer with a Baldor (my Eastwood has broken two times already). I've got a bunch of new 10" wheels that I bought right before it broke most recently (of course), and I'd rather not have them go to waste. Baldors are beasts, but I'm...

Was visiting their site today, and they are retiring. They have sales on nearly everything. Good source of 4 Star Elephant Nogents, Perceval, etc. Not everything is "the best", but I'm sure you knife hyenas can find something appealing. https://www.thebestthings.com/

I have a customer who brought in a set of knives for sharpening and inquired about trying to get a broken chunk of ceramic rod out of the handle that came with the set. I said unlikely, but that I'd give it a whirl. My first thought was to see if I could somehow break it up with a drill. Just...

Don't get me wrong, the EDRO sayas are dope af, but I'm trying to offer some alternatives to the (relatively) well known names that some other shops sell. Does anyone know of any other talented saya makers that offer wholesale in the US? If not, I'll reach out to EDRO. Just trying to...

I'm looking to bring in some stones for my shop, and I'm looking into Suehiro stuff right now, mainly the Cerax line. I do NOT like splash and go stones at all. I get the appeal, they work for some, but not me. My stones won't be moving, so I don't need any S&G anyways. I like perma soakers...

There seems to be a lack of quality semi to full flex Japanese boning/filet knives. Obviously many makers default to the traditional hankotsu and honesuki with some minor variations thrown in. Anyone know of any decent to solid quality flex options? Price point is under $250.

I'm looking for a wheel for my buffer just for deburring, NOT sharpening or just polishing (obviously if polishing is part of the result, that's great, but the main goal is deburring). If so, what hardness do you use, soft, medium, hard, rock hard, flint hard? I've got a 10inch dual speed 1hp...

Doing a deep dive into grinder belts (2x72 @ variable speed up to 1800 RPM). I understand the differences between belt weights, ceramics vs zic vs ao, but what about more 'exotic' finishing belts like the ones mentioned in the title. I have exposure to trizact (but not norax, etc), and...

I can't find essentially anything on Nakamura knives, who operate mainly out of Chiba. Their line is "Kaishin." Seems that they're new, starting in 2015, which may explain why it's hard to find info or feedback from users on them. Anyone use their knives or know anything about them? 12k...

I've gotten myself into the vintage game lately, purchasing and refurbishing long abandoned carbon knives in flea markets, ebay, etc. The vast majority just need a little love, and they're back to singing in the rain. But a main issue I'm finding is the slightest bits of impressions or bulges on...

Talk to me about the best ways to correct bent knives, from accute bends at the tip, to gentle curves along the spine, to twists, etc. I've come across a couple bent tips for customers that I can usually get nearly true again by covering in a towel, and gently using a ballpen hammer on a vice...

Looking to get a buffer for polishing, etc, on knives. I've talked to Jon, and he uses an Eastwood buffer, but says he's not super into it. Obviously he makes it work, but before I commit to that one, does anyone else have any suggestions on brands/types, and the best places to get different...

Looking to potentially gift a kiridashi for my friend, and I'd like to get him something that isn't "massed produced", ie, cheapish, but I also don't need/can't afford to get him some absurdly expensive 100 year old version. So who hits that balance of quality and value; could be a single maker...

I'm looking to beef up my knife arsenal with a few specific knives. I can't afford all of these at once, so I'll entertain the best offers and conditions first. Vintage Sabatier Nogent 180mm-240mm slicer Vintage Sabatier Nogent 180mm-240mm chef knife 180-210mm Shi.han / ginrei 52100 kurochi...

I'm sure each knife is different, but anyone with the knowledge know how much 'softer' the spine area is vs the cutting edge past the hamon - a few HRC?

Contemplating making some sayas/learning how to make them in general for any knife I come across. Does anyone have a link to any good tutorials and materials breakdown - I've heard mixed things on saya materials, ie, wood vs leather with regards to moisture and tannins rusting the steel, etc...

I got this GORGEOUS hakka from a Morihei haul many moons ago, but haven't put it through it's paces yet. It's a smaller koppa vs the other options that were several times in cost and also not as aesthetically enticing. Weights and Measures: 146x95x25mm (pretty much a koppa); 787g Appearance...

So here's a fun one most probably haven't heard about. This is another gem from my recent razor kick. I waited patiently on the waitlist for this one. The black gila (BG) is from Terry over at Natural Hones. He's got some other more regularly in stock stones that I actually don't have (yet)...

Hey everyone. I've got a crossover from my recent heavy stint into razor stones. I'm just calling this Vintage Vielsalm Coticule (VVC) #1 as I have a few VVCs these days, and since I'm not a coti expert, and my supplier didn't list what vein it's from, I'm going stress too much about avoid...