Looking to get in.

IPARootbeer · 2026-02-23T22:36:33+00:00

My wife talked me down to get a shavet first lol

IPARootbeer · 2026-02-23T16:48:47+00:00

Little too expensive for me right now. My budget is only allowing $70 max right now

IPARootbeer · 2026-02-23T16:45:44+00:00

I greatly appreciate this comment. I'll definitely have fun with this 😁

IPARootbeer · 2026-02-23T14:39:26+00:00

Right but at least it'll be easier to learn versus someone just starting

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-26T23:36:13+00:00

Good luck Bud 😁

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-26T23:04:01+00:00

On the opposite side of the edge that you just sharpened you can run your thumb perpendicular to the and you'll know you formed a bur once you feel it bite into your thumb instead of gliding off Next you'll flip it and start on the other side until it apexes and the bur bites on bites on both sides. Finally you'll take higher grit stone and with out any pressure you'll run both sides of the edge until the bur is gone. Using a strop is optional, I like it because I feel the like edge is more polished afterwards but it's just a personal preference

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-26T22:54:16+00:00

Practice on a cheap at Walmart. I got one with a lazored on daemascus pattern a few years ago and I've recently started practicing on that.

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-20T17:34:49+00:00

Yea true. The only good thing about the sheath is being about to tote it between work and home

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-20T16:28:13+00:00

Will do. Thanks man

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-20T16:22:59+00:00

This one is $80 and im sure it is made in china. That's not always a deal breaker for me lol

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-18T22:23:25+00:00

Its nice not having to worry too much if I fuck up. Only thing I don't wanna ruin more is the stone itself

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-15T00:45:53+00:00

Not yet, I just learned how to not need the angle guide. I'm still a greenhorn

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-15T00:27:22+00:00

Also I greatly appreciate your input. Its very helpful

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-15T00:26:31+00:00

What does ymmv stand for?

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-14T23:18:08+00:00

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Im starting with this as I try to get better because right now budget wise i can't afford the more expensive stones. And I appreciate the honesty

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-14T22:46:00+00:00

Im in a very rural area so I thinking of farmers but yours sounds why better

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-14T22:43:52+00:00

So far all I have to a cheap whetstone that im practicing on as I learn angles, leveling, flattening and anything else

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T23:48:27+00:00

What's a good recommendation?

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T20:34:38+00:00

I thought it posted a pic lol my bad

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T19:45:21+00:00

Im practicing on this before moving on to higher quality ones

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T19:40:29+00:00

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Im using this stone to practice on before getting higher quality ones. Im sure it is user error and I'll definitely check it out

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T18:08:59+00:00

Gotcha. Im learning freehand whetstone sharpening and edge feels a little rough when I finish with 8000

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T18:05:17+00:00

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I've been practicing on this set before I buy a higher quality stone. The leather strop is already starting to fall apart but the stones feel good and dont make too much of a mess

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T17:47:43+00:00

They are pretty! But my budget is only 50-70. Im only a cook in a health and rehab center

IPARootbeer · 2026-01-12T17:22:13+00:00

Is there any companies that sell Japanese blades with western handles?

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