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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...