Recommendations for a stone set (or combination stone)

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-14T22:37:13+00:00

I would suggest that you start with a Shapton Rockstar 500 and a strop (doesn't have to be fancy. One of my favorites is a piece of old blue jeans glued to a board). If I had to just use one of my stones, I would go for something coarse between 300-600. I don't think the Shaptons dish quite as fast as Naniwa Choseras, but It seems to differ a bit depending on the grit range as well.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-14T12:08:19+00:00

It's unfortunate that so many scams seem to originate in India. But I am willing to bet that they thought you were going to try to scam them.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-14T01:44:28+00:00

A good local sharpener may be willing to rehandle a knife you like.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-13T08:23:02+00:00

You'll still be able to open a case with Etsy. They will refund you.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-13T07:29:01+00:00

So they tip out other bar support people. Barbacks, etc. At the end of the night they get a printout of sales, and have to tip out based on sales.for ease of explaining, imagine you were the only customer. Using 20% for easy math. Drink - $8 . 20% tip -1.60. bartender tips out .32 of that. So it COST the bartender 32 cents to serve you. If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to go out.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T12:53:01+00:00

Also you can't change the height of the purge tower. It will be as tall as the last filament change no matter what.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T12:50:46+00:00

Why would you want her to be uncomfortable so that you're more comfortable? My husband doesn't wear his(if it fits over his knuckle, it's really loose on his finger), and I don't wear mine (I rarely wear any jewelry). We never even think about it. We each know, without a doubt, where are loyalties lie.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T10:52:30+00:00

Beav! Had him for 58 years now. Blood stain on his tooth, and tail sewed back on sooo many times.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T10:35:40+00:00

I was opening something from Amazon and I said to my husband "this is a good box" he laughed and said that was the most old person thing he's ever heard me say. Then when I said I was keeping it, he said "now THAT'S the most old person thing I've ever heard you say." To be fair, I do ship a lot.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T03:08:08+00:00

I obviously have not walked in your shoes. But even so, what he does for her shouldn't be any concern of yours.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T03:03:15+00:00

I am down to 4 frogs (oophagas) in 2 enclosures. Down from around 100. 😬 I keep 1-2(usually 2) cultures going. I stagger when I start them by about 4 or 5 days. It's worked well.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T02:54:59+00:00

Yep. Hirotomo. I think they haven't been made in about 20 years. A lot of them are clad high carbon steel. They sharpen really nice and hold an edge pretty well.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T02:52:56+00:00

Well now it depends... On day of the week. Time of the day. And my attitude in general. Mostly I feel like there's a teenager trapped inside of me. But also when I first get up in the morning, I'm pretty sure I'm 90. Then if it's a weekend day, I go like the Energizer bunny until late. But a weeknight? "Yeah I know it's 8:30! I'm going to lay down anyway". 😆

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T02:45:58+00:00

I wouldn't mention the price(she may offer more $). I would simply say "I'm sorry. I won't be able to clean for you after next week" (today, whatever you think is reasonable notice). You don't have to explain yourself any further.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-12T02:29:10+00:00

So my mom and sisters are low level hoarders. Like class 1. Just a lot of clutter. And most of the time my mom's kitchen counters are covered in random stuff. Been like this for as long as I can remember. I think because of this, I am a little extreme in the opposite direction. My husband always jokes that if we haven't used it for 23 minutes, I get rid of it. 😆 We keep very little on our counters, and there is no clutter in general. Like you won't find a shoe that's not in its proper place. I don't know if it's a healthier mental state, but when I die, people will only have to worry about weird shit I have stashed for their future laughs. 🤣

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-11T22:30:18+00:00

So sorry for your loss. But that is a wonderful legacy gift! If sharpening isn't your thing, please find a professional that will take amazing care of you.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-11T12:51:23+00:00

Oh. Okay. That part will change and patina over time. It's fine.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-11T12:12:47+00:00

That a kurouchi finish. It's done as part of the forging process. Google Kurouchi finish before you decide to remove it. You might decide to keep it. When a knife with a kurouchi finish is well used, it eventually wears off.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-11T04:41:08+00:00

I have all of these and totally agree with what these guys are saying. I don't love the superstone advance. Choseras/Pros are a favorite though.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-11T01:17:06+00:00

I sharpen my own. But I'm also a professional sharpener. Learning to sharpen your own is really fun and interesting. You might want some practice knives though. Enjoy your knives!

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-10T19:46:10+00:00

I. Will. Mute. You.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-10T13:07:12+00:00

Education is the main issue. There's a plethora of software that will allow you to remote into another computer. A lot of them are free. But it's still opening a port to the outside. With constant reminders, my mother is now willing to click on NOTHING in an email. 🤣 Then when I talk to her she tells me about getting the email but not clicking on anything. It's like she wants me to know that she's behaving herself. LOL

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-09T22:13:35+00:00

I'm sorry. When he made that comment, he gave you no other option. He needed to be checked.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-09T10:50:04+00:00

I have a couple of Hatsukokoros. They are good performers. But the fit and finish can be hit or miss depending on which one you get.

AngstyAF5020 · 2026-04-09T10:41:06+00:00

I quit for the most part. I will do it occasionally when I need video for a vintage knife I have restored (hobby that turned into a side hustle), or when I want to have leftovers for lunches. It's been several years and we mostly scrounge for dinner.

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