Sharpening methods

ALEX

Mar 28, 20207 min read

Sharpening notes Pt.1-?

Posted on January 5, 2012 I think it’s fantastic that you have inherited an authentic Japanese tennen toishi from your father. You might...

ALEX

Mar 27, 20206 min read

A peak into the past and the future regarding Jnats

Posted on December 26, 2012 In the past few years I have noticed a large influx of hard gray stones marked Oozuko (Ozuko) flooding the...

ALEX

Mar 27, 20203 min read

HONING UNDER WATER IN A POND

Posted on December 27, 2013 Hello J. Here is a video I made of a finishing technique for finishing with water only. HONING IN A WATER...

ALEX

Mar 27, 20204 min read

Back and forth honing strokes

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Administrator Hello M. One suggestion I have if you are developing harsh edges is to not do the back and...

ALEX

Mar 27, 20201 min read

Musings: Wooden dai stone base

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Administrator In Japan they often use Paulownia wood because it does not have strong growth rings with...

ALEX

Mar 26, 202012 min read

Why develop a false edge on purpose

Can a false or feather edge serve a purpose. The back and forth strokes are the most common stroke used with tools and knives, and many...