Stockman
Well-Known Member
Thanks KKF, what a ripper sight - This place has helped me in so many ways, from sharpening tips, re-handling, metallurgy etc etc - what a great wealth of knowledge all here in one place. Big two thumbs up to all the posters that continually contribute with knowledge, experience and humor.
Little about myself, have collected and used knives since my father first gave me a pocket knife when i was 6.
Nearly 50 years later, I still have a love of sharpened steal. As a hobby, I get a buzz from building blanks into functional knives, really enjoy the shaping and sourcing of exotic woods to make one offs. All are given away to friends and family as gifts. Currently working on a couple of Ibuki blanks, a 150 mm petty that am making for my 10 year old son who helps out in the kitchen prep, and a Nakiri for myself, to replace an old Tojiro that is getting to the end of its well serviced life. If anyone has any first hand feedback on these blanks and how the steal performs ( edge retention etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
Have predominately used Arkansas stones, diamond stones, some ceramic V rods and the occasional 1'x30' belt grinder to sharpen. My preference has always been free hand sharpening, there is a therapeutic enjoyment in killing time on a stone. Thanks to this sight, just picked up some Shapton Pros in 320, 1000, 2000 and 5000. As an intro into Japanese stones, these are amazing and the results are far better than I have previously achieved, especially in edge sharpness and retention.
Have a feeling that stumbling across this sight is going to be very taxing on my CC.
Cheers and thanks again.
Little about myself, have collected and used knives since my father first gave me a pocket knife when i was 6.
Nearly 50 years later, I still have a love of sharpened steal. As a hobby, I get a buzz from building blanks into functional knives, really enjoy the shaping and sourcing of exotic woods to make one offs. All are given away to friends and family as gifts. Currently working on a couple of Ibuki blanks, a 150 mm petty that am making for my 10 year old son who helps out in the kitchen prep, and a Nakiri for myself, to replace an old Tojiro that is getting to the end of its well serviced life. If anyone has any first hand feedback on these blanks and how the steal performs ( edge retention etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
Have predominately used Arkansas stones, diamond stones, some ceramic V rods and the occasional 1'x30' belt grinder to sharpen. My preference has always been free hand sharpening, there is a therapeutic enjoyment in killing time on a stone. Thanks to this sight, just picked up some Shapton Pros in 320, 1000, 2000 and 5000. As an intro into Japanese stones, these are amazing and the results are far better than I have previously achieved, especially in edge sharpness and retention.
Have a feeling that stumbling across this sight is going to be very taxing on my CC.
Cheers and thanks again.
