Knivperson
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Just cutting up some uchigumori powder which was lumpy.
Just cutting up some uchigumori powder which was lumpy. View attachment 179061
Na.. Just snorted both.…. Sooooooo did you use the first line and snort the second? Earthy?
A coworker had me fix his Tojiro.
Progression of SP 120 -> SG 500 -> SG 4k -> sandpaper.
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Wow! The scratches look way worse in the pictures than in personA coworker had me fix his Tojiro.
Progression of SP 120 -> SG 500 -> SG 4k -> sandpaper.
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Booo! Liar!!Wow! The scratches look way worse in the pictures than in person
And kitchen lighting in the wee hours of the morning.The camera flash is a harsh mistress
exactlypractice a lot
Even Shuns need love too.
How would you describe the process to achieve consistent convexity, in a nutshell? I’ve basically only got the hamaguri process in my toolbox. I’ve tried thinking about ‘consistent convexity’ for a while, and the only ideas I have are
- concave jig with belts/paper
- practice a lot
View attachment 183241When you see a handle like this, you know you’re in for a treat. I’m thinking cerax 320 followed by iyoto.
View attachment 183241When you see a handle like this, you know you’re in for a treat. I’m thinking cerax 320 followed by iyoto.
Sounds like you have a keeper!Shinichi Watanbe's Pro 180 gyuto. I also have one of his 180 Pro nakiri's. Both are close to zero grind but this gyuto much more so. It came with a very thin edge bevel that many here would consider a micro-bevel. Sharp as it was, I found the edge a bit fragile. Actually had a couple roll spots, affirming the thinness of the edge bevel.
I did some light work on an 8k but it still wasn't what I wanted so today I took it to the SG4k. When I was done the edge bevel looked consistent with just a hint of the most persistent "weak" spot showing. I suspect it will be gone in short order.
In no way am I disparaging Shinichi or perpetuating myself as a superior sharpener. I love the knife and am just reporting my experience.
Speaking of my sharpening deficiency, when I was done I held up a paper towel and sliced through it cross grain. My wife was walking by, stopped and said, "You can do better." True story!
I was a bit shocked and thought maybe she was just giving me a hard time. But she said, "It's cutting but I can see it hanging up. I've seen you do better."
She was right, there is still a little hang up. I reckon after all these years she's been paying attention.
Sounds like you have a keeper!
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