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    First Japanese knife recommendation - Kikuichi?

    Thanks for the quick input. I'll definitely be looking more into these options later this evening. At first glance, that Yoshikane looks fantastic but I know nothing of SKD steel and will read a little more into it. Stainless cladded Aogami Super seems like a pretty ideal combination to me...
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    First Japanese knife recommendation - Kikuichi?

    As suggested, I'm looking to get my first Japanese knife and could use some help with recommendations. There is a small family-owned brick and mortar store local to me that I would love to support and buy a knife from them - but the only Japanese knives they sell are from Kikuichi. I did some...
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    Identifying unmarked stones

    I wouldn't describe it as a chemical smell at all, definitely not epoxy or brake cleaner. The smell has actually changed a bit. It started out very strong and quite earthy and musty. But it has since faded to what I can only describe as what I imagine an old, constantly damp brick from an old...
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    Identifying unmarked stones

    I wanted to come back and thank you again for the suggestion for the SiC powder. It took a good bit longer than I had anticipated to get through the hard glazed surface, but the stones surfaces feel more consistent now so it was well worth it. A few odd things came from the resurfacing though...
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    Identifying unmarked stones

    Thanks for the suggestion and tips. I had not learned about SiC powder yet but sounds like a no brainer to pick up. I ordered some very coarse grit (F60) powder and will give it a go tomorrow.
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    Identifying unmarked stones

    I wanted to follow up after trying the stones out on a few knives. The combo stones released oil when submerged into water. I ended up trying them out but did not enjoy the feel while using them, so they will likely not be used on my knives. The brownish stone was a soaking stone, producing an...
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    Identifying unmarked stones

    I have recently come into possession of some seemingly random stones and need a bit of help. Since I'm new, I'll provide a bit of background for context - I have had good results with a Spyderco Sharpmaker for years, but now I am seeing the limitations of it and wanted to get into whetstone...
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    Hi! Need help with some whetstones

    Thank you! I'm detail oriented so I'm looking forward to going down the rabbit hole. I have had a Sharpmaker for several years, which had kept me happy until recently, when the limitations started to become quite apparent. My options were to buy new triangle stones or to jump into the deep end...
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    Hi! Need help with some whetstones

    Hi all, I am hoping to get some help with some stones I was recently gifted and I'll elaborate in the sharpening sub. This is all new to me and I'm looking forward to gaining some knowledge and in the future, a knife recommendation or two.
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