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I think you are right, this is not for me. I think I would want a honyaki blade clean and shiny. I do not like the pictures of honyaki...

Yes, this is true but only to a certain point. I think a rougher finish with patina is still better for less friction and better food...

I am very interested, but I have a question. Are polished blades not more sticky than blades with lower grit finishes?