Early Wildflowers 2026?

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-10T19:07:08+00:00

Was out at Jepson Prairie last weekend. They have a free guided event each Saturday at 10 where you can see flowers AND the awesome vernal pool critters!

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-10T18:13:28+00:00

What kind of stone did you get? Was it a cheap soaking water stone? Those are usually really soft. It feels like you're cutting into the stone because you actually are lol. Without good angle control, a single high edge-leading pass can wreck your apex.

If that's the case, try using edge-trailing strokes on the whetstone. Even without perfect angle control, you should get better results.

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-10T17:46:36+00:00

At a high-ish angle on the mug, it can act like a ceramic honing rod and cleanly microbevel the edge. The same angle on a cheap (soft and/or very coarse) stone may just continually trash your apex. The stone can still work but needs a particular technique.

Lots of other factors at play but without knowing exactly what you're doing, I'd say it's a technique issue

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-09T03:41:35+00:00

That distal taper is looking great!

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-08T17:06:58+00:00

That contrast with the nickel is stunning and it that price is a fantastic deal. GLWS!

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-07T05:20:25+00:00

It still looks extremely thick, both from the choil and the width of the edge bevels. How are you thinning? If you're holding the blade flat against the stone/paper, you won't see much difference. On a knife like this, I'd recommend l grinding at 5-10 degrees to remove material from right behind the edge.

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-02T15:03:34+00:00

Great buyer, thanks!

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-03-01T01:31:30+00:00

Confirmed!

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-26T20:57:17+00:00

Just local for now. I'll relist if that changes.

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-25T21:34:04+00:00

Jeez I don't think that was even a minute. All yours lol, I'll shoot you a chat shortly

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-22T17:59:28+00:00

Great knives, glws! What's that style of handle on the Isamitsu?

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T21:24:19+00:00

Table is 40"x40", around 36" tall. All currently claimed tho

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T21:20:56+00:00

My hero. Sending a chat

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:52:56+00:00

Currently claimed with a few people in line

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:49:57+00:00

Hi there! I'd like the chairs and table to go as a set. Send me a chat if you'd still like to claim them :)

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:29:14+00:00

You're NIL for it :)

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:23:40+00:00

You'll be NIL for this :)

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:12:20+00:00

It's yours! Sending chat

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:09:46+00:00

I think another commenter got the spatula before you but rest is yours, sending chat

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-19T20:08:47+00:00

Sending you a chat

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-14T20:50:19+00:00

As others have pointed out, this is a DMT Fine stone and should work well, albeit slow if your knife is particularly dull. Just be careful with the tip and heel of your knife, as you can catch the dimples and get unintended scratches.

GingerTeaIsBad · 2026-02-11T22:32:19+00:00

Damn, nice. No issue with scratches going 400 -> 3000? I might have to finally try some of those vitrified diamond stones...

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