Just received my Deba (Sakai Blue #2 195) and Karmagata-Usuba (Sakai Blue #2 210). Hon Kasumi. Sold from BluewayJapan--Keiichi Omay San. I only had time to unwrap them and have not cut anything yet. However, I did try to shave arm hair and it did not shave. I realize that this is common with traditional Japanese knives.
Question: How would you open these blades up given I use the edge pro? I know some of you are cringing. Sorry.
I was thinking about:
1.) Finding the front bevel angle and using mothers polish on belt leather, stroping the blade a few times.
2.) Then doing the same with the back on untreated roo leather. Then running it over the felt block.
this has given me good results with my Yanigiba.
What would you do given my variables? Thanks for your help.
Question: How would you open these blades up given I use the edge pro? I know some of you are cringing. Sorry.
I was thinking about:
1.) Finding the front bevel angle and using mothers polish on belt leather, stroping the blade a few times.
2.) Then doing the same with the back on untreated roo leather. Then running it over the felt block.
this has given me good results with my Yanigiba.
What would you do given my variables? Thanks for your help.