1.2kg of asano stamped koma. Perfect size to hone on.
That is one big slab of koma.
Nope it wasn't. It fell in the special category so price per gram was higher than small stones.That is one big slab of koma.
Could not have been cheap
Yes. Diversify. Part of the portfolio in Jnats.
Here’s some pics of my first Jnats (and a koma). Overwhelmed with joy after staving off HAD for too many years...until I was ready.
Am I ever ready to play with these bad boys. An ozuki kan mokume and a kiita barber hone.
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I've waited a few years, and no, I don't often mess around with anything. Took my sweet time deciding if I wanted to make this jump, and for me, yeah, I have no reservations about where my passion is taking me.
Seems I love honing every bit as much as shaving....and stropping. You may have noticed I grabbed a couple of vintage strops, too. Hobby, therapy, whatever. YMMV.
I shouldn’t post it on this thread, but Arks are my favorite razor finishers...
That said I spend most of my honing time on JNATs with tools and I think for sure there’s nothing more therapeutic or zen building than exploring all the nagura combinations with different blades.