I have a pretty good setup so far (I think). Doing bevel set on gesshin 2k, then gesshin 4k, then ohishi 10k (seems nearly equal to naniwa 8k, slightly better polish). Then jumping to Nats.
So far I'm getting to hht3 consistently. Easy tree topping, (still some tugging), but not much above. I'm fairly sure the Nats are of good quality, so I'm looking at perhaps not setting up the next to last step. Microscope is telling me I'm getting to the apex (after my initial learning curve where I definitely wasn't).
Realize it could also be technique based, also working on lighter pressure finishing. But I'm open to the idea I'm not yet on point. Maybe a slightly softer honing fluid like glycerine or oil while I learn the ropes?
Anyway, thanks for any tips! Naniwa SS 12k is on my mind, but warping also concerns me. Good luck jumping up to Nats directly from snow white 8k? Maybe other?
So far I'm getting to hht3 consistently. Easy tree topping, (still some tugging), but not much above. I'm fairly sure the Nats are of good quality, so I'm looking at perhaps not setting up the next to last step. Microscope is telling me I'm getting to the apex (after my initial learning curve where I definitely wasn't).
Realize it could also be technique based, also working on lighter pressure finishing. But I'm open to the idea I'm not yet on point. Maybe a slightly softer honing fluid like glycerine or oil while I learn the ropes?
Anyway, thanks for any tips! Naniwa SS 12k is on my mind, but warping also concerns me. Good luck jumping up to Nats directly from snow white 8k? Maybe other?