So, I`m on the cliff. Rabbit hole is straight ahead of me. I want to take a look. But I`m little afraid, that I will loose myself in there. Is there easy way down there? Just to take a little look and then turn back. So you know what it feels like, or are you just always gonna want for more and more...(Exactly what happened with Japanese knifes...)
So I want to buy my first JNAT, want to use it as finisher for my double bevel knives. 90% of them being gyutos. (W2, B2, AS, R2, O1 and some SS steel)
ATM I have following synthetic stones.
-atoma 140
-Naniwa pros (chosera) 400, 1k, 3k
-JNS 6k
I`m quite happy with my stones, haven`t felt the need to get anything else. But still.... I want to try JNAT. Im thinking of getting one of Aiiwatani koppas from Maksim, Lv 3 or 3,5.
What do you guys think? Is it good stone to start your new life (JNAT life that being) from?
What would be the next step after the first stone? (If I ever decide to take that next step(Yea, Right!))
Is there any other budget friendly options out there? I live in Finland, being part of EU, I prefer buying from here or use vendors that are easy to deal with (shipping, taxes, customs etc.)
James from K&S, promised to take a look at his stash after he comes back from holiday. I also send message to Maksim, asking what he thinks, waiting for his response.
So I want to buy my first JNAT, want to use it as finisher for my double bevel knives. 90% of them being gyutos. (W2, B2, AS, R2, O1 and some SS steel)
ATM I have following synthetic stones.
-atoma 140
-Naniwa pros (chosera) 400, 1k, 3k
-JNS 6k
I`m quite happy with my stones, haven`t felt the need to get anything else. But still.... I want to try JNAT. Im thinking of getting one of Aiiwatani koppas from Maksim, Lv 3 or 3,5.
What do you guys think? Is it good stone to start your new life (JNAT life that being) from?
What would be the next step after the first stone? (If I ever decide to take that next step(Yea, Right!))
Is there any other budget friendly options out there? I live in Finland, being part of EU, I prefer buying from here or use vendors that are easy to deal with (shipping, taxes, customs etc.)
James from K&S, promised to take a look at his stash after he comes back from holiday. I also send message to Maksim, asking what he thinks, waiting for his response.