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I included estimated equivalent-grit-performance values for what I perceive as some of the more common natural whetstone types on my chart. I know that these estimates will always be rough, especially for hard stones where the received finish is important, and for types that act as different...

I wish to find the actual diamond particle size used in the Atoma plates and I do not want assumptions and conversions. I cannot find the manufacturer's own website. Who or what is Tsuboman?

I have only a few bench stones. I want to learn to use them properly before I consider adding another. Background: most of my sharpening time has accrued on an Edge Pro where I learned pressure control, angles, and deburring, but not methods that I read about here like slurry and slurry...

@branwell was "last seen" June 6, 2023. http://straffanforge.com/ is empty, domain for sale. https://www.instagram.com/straffanforge/ does not load for me. The listed location for Straffanforge was sold 4/18/23. I hate to jump to conclusions but did he pass away? Maybe he needs help?

I suppose this is junk or I would have heard of it before? It doesn't seem to be in the 2023 Naniwa catalog. Naniwa QA-0112 at Amazon.com

What edge finish would you put on the Gesshin Uraku SKD 11 nakiri?

Shapton has introduced the Rockstar line of stones apparently using a different grading than their classic offerings, as tabulated below. I am uncertain how to handle this for a future revision of my grit chart. I could add yet another column but I think the chart is already at risk of...

I need a photograph of all the Nano Hone Diamond Resin grades together under the same light, to establish relative colors. Anyone have the whole set? (1, 3, 10, 25, 50, 100 micron.)

For a while I did most of my freehand sharpening using sandpaper cut it into 11" by 3" strips. As a result that size feels natural to me and 8" stones feel cramped. I am therefore on the lookout for long benchstones. Here is what I have found, omitting apparent junk. Have I missed any? 12"...

I wish to assemble a budget set of sharpening stones that maximize value for the dollar. I have already ordered the first: a Suehiro Cerax 320. I have now turned my attention to a stone to follow this one. I suppose I need to consider what will come after that stone itself if I am to choose...

Has anyone used these new Naniwa stones? I found a few positive reports specifically of the 4000 and 8000 (Hayabusa and Fuji) stones.

I have frequently seen the advice to bevel the edges of sharpening stones. Is there a reason not to radius (round) the edges instead? This seems to be more than merely a case of loose terminology as I have seen videos where the beveling step is performed and it seems clear from the motions...

In vai777's mini review of the Uraku Santoku I read: If I infer correctly he is saying it would be abusive to cut through apple seeds with this knife. I found this a bit surprising as I have used some pretty thin edges to slice citrus, seeds and all, and I noticed no damage to the edge. (I...

Yesterday I ordered a Gesshin Uraku nakiri as a gift but now selfishness is kicking in and I want my own toy. However I have almost nothing to spend. I figure that a Chinese cleaver (slicer) could be fun and I've never used one. I would like to get the least expensive one that is decent. I...

I am interested in the Gesshin Uraku 165mm SKD Nakiri but I have a concern. It is my understanding that SKD 11 is a version of D2, and that D2 does not hold a fine, low-angle edge well due to very large carbides. Am I correct in thinking that this steel will not hold an edge at as low an angle...

Abrasives in Micron Scale: Grand Logarithmic Grit Chart I would like to present a new format of grit comparison chart. In the chart I seek to display the information as compactly and intelligibly as possible. Since abrasive particles sizes cover several orders of magnitude a logarithmic scale...