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My current stone lineup is:
500 Beston (thinning & establishing new edge only)
1200 King
6000 King
10000 Naniwa
These give good results with both white steel & VG-10 gyutos, yanagibas, honesuki, deba...
I have a Hattori Forums 150mm petty (VG-10), however, that has been a challenge. I frequently catch the edge in the 6000 King and 10000 Naniwa, gouging the stone. This petty is long, thin and narrow so it flexes easily and is prone to roll over when under pressure on the stones.
I guess I have two questions: 1) any recommendations on a better stone lineup? Have never loved the feel of the 6000 King in particular. 2) any tips on sharpening the flexible petty?
500 Beston (thinning & establishing new edge only)
1200 King
6000 King
10000 Naniwa
These give good results with both white steel & VG-10 gyutos, yanagibas, honesuki, deba...
I have a Hattori Forums 150mm petty (VG-10), however, that has been a challenge. I frequently catch the edge in the 6000 King and 10000 Naniwa, gouging the stone. This petty is long, thin and narrow so it flexes easily and is prone to roll over when under pressure on the stones.
I guess I have two questions: 1) any recommendations on a better stone lineup? Have never loved the feel of the 6000 King in particular. 2) any tips on sharpening the flexible petty?