Shibui - simplicity devoid of unnecessary elements
make sure your stones are flat.
yes. Heiji knives simply embrace thinning. this is what you do to a knife to thin it. embracing it means less work, both in the thinning and in the refinishing. i thin my Shig in a similar method, but since i care about how it looks, it takes quite a bit of work to refinish it after doing so.
it sure makes it a lot easier, but not necessary by any means. It does also tend to help with food release.
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