I would try creating a tomo slurry on a good awasado and then transfer it over to the synthetic if I were going to give that a test drive. That might offer a bit of control to creating the slurry.Hi @lightfoot, So far, I haven’t found any that I’ve tried to be harsh. Now keep in mind that I’m primarily a JNat person and don’t have that many high grit synths. I have a Suehiro 20k and the Shapton G7 0.44u and neither of them need anything to smooth the edges. I also have the 0.85u G7 (17k per Sharpening Supplies) and it’s not harsh either.
I suspect, but don’t know, that as someone else mentioned, proper edge prep before finishing is needed, and a bevel angle consistent with the particular steel supporting a high grit edge. You’ll know if the steel isn’t supporting the high grit edge, you’ll see it and feel it. The first thing to try in this case is a layer or two of tape on the spine.
Sakimoto (the Asano nagura fellow) uses Mikawa in synths to improve honing, so I’ve been thinking about a little JNat slurry from a good tomo nagura might be something to try on high grit synths, especially if you’re having some issues. Heck, I’ve been thinking about some JNat slurry on the La Lune but haven’t tried it yet.
I would try creating a tomo slurry on a good awasado and then transfer it over to the synthetic if I were going to give that a test drive. That might offer a bit of control to creating the slurry.
Got my stone today. Grabbed a couple pocket knives just to see. Lapped it and hit it with a benchmade knife (20cv steel) and a Spyderco maxamet. Both cut arm hair easily. They were doing that before. I can't believe how much swarf showed up on the stone. I always used diamonds for these types of steels as they are considered "super steels" lol. I will hone a razor or two just to see. Will post when I do.
- - - I can't believe how much swarf showed up on the stone. I always used diamonds for these types of steels as they are considered "super steels" lol. I will hone a razor or two just to see. Will post when I do.
I seem to really dislike lapping to be honest. I've been thinking maybe the glass stones might need it less (either in frequency or degree) than the pro's or Naniwa. Maybe that first lapping is the worst of it?Lapped it on my Atoma 400 then 1200 took a little longer than I would have thought due to the price.
Curious, do you (and/or anybody who has one) soak that Gokumyo? I've been somewhat confused on the splash-n-go vs soaking recommendations on that (and the Naniwas SS).FWIW, I found that there wasn’t a lot of difference between the 10k and 12k Naniwas SS and the Gokumyo 20k
I have the 10 and 15k gokumyo, I had the 20k but sold it to a pal who really wanted it. I never did anything other than spritz them with water. Never soaked them, i never soaked my choseras either. Just spray and go. I have heard some who have soaked theirs. I also have heard of them crazing. But without soaking my 5k crazed and the 10k like crazy. The others (i also have the 600, 1k, 2k, and 3k) did not. I got 3/4 credit after almost a year from CKTG which i thought was very fair for the 10k. I am talking about the old line choseras(1 inch thick). Not the newer naniwa/chosera.I seem to really dislike lapping to be honest. I've been thinking maybe the glass stones might need it less (either in frequency or degree) than the pro's or Naniwa. Maybe that first lapping is the worst of it?
Curious, do you (and/or anybody who has one) soak that Gokumyo? I've been somewhat confused on the splash-n-go vs soaking recommendations on that (and the Naniwas SS).
I seem to really dislike lapping to be honest. I've been thinking maybe the glass stones might need it less (either in frequency or degree) than the pro's or Naniwa. Maybe that first lapping is the worst of it?
Curious, do you (and/or anybody who has one) soak that Gokumyo? I've been somewhat confused on the splash-n-go vs soaking recommendations on that (and the Naniwas SS).
It's not as complicated as it's made to be sometimes. Our ancestors honed their razors on rocks they found in the forests and mountains(many of which are still HIGHLY prized) and shaved using the reflections of a stream they used for water. Keep it basic, get a couple QUALITY hones and learn them, then learn them again. Independent with different steels and lubricants into you know exactly how your rock will react under most circumstances. Eventually you'll be able to do it while barely paying attention to it because you know your stones and steels so well.I wish I could learn to hone. You dudes impress the snot out of me.
Maybe this winter?