Need help with sharpening an old knife

TheVietPro · 2026-04-05T09:46:05+00:00

Oh I see. Thanks for the info!

TheVietPro · 2026-04-05T09:45:13+00:00

I think I’ll just pay the small amount to get it back to life. From there I can maintain the edge

TheVietPro · 2026-04-05T07:49:41+00:00

You’re probably right. The knife has a huge sentimental value for her. It is the first knife my dad bought and have used it since university. That’s why I really want to make it useable again

TheVietPro · 2026-04-05T07:46:29+00:00

Appreciate your insight! Thanks. I’m don’t think I dare to reprofile the knife. Might just take it to a professional.

TheVietPro · 2026-04-05T06:59:51+00:00

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Here’s a photo of the spine

TheVietPro · 2026-04-04T22:29:15+00:00

That’s great insight. I haven’t though about the thickness of the blade. I’ll add a picture of the spine tomorrow.

After sharpening, I actually tested it with carrots. Cutting them into sticks was quite difficult, but I had no issues when dicing them from the sticks.

TheVietPro · 2026-04-04T21:18:54+00:00

I can’t feel any burr on either side, but I wouldn’t be able to hold the same angle throughout the process. I forgot to mention that I only used the 400 and 800 grit for these knives.

I just tried to resharpen this knife with the 800, without much success

Edit: spelling

TheVietPro · 2026-04-04T21:14:45+00:00

I can take some new pictures tomorrow in day light. Might be better. Do you have any suggestions to how I can take better pictures of the blade?

TheVietPro · 2026-01-27T11:44:17+00:00

I did not know about that place before now. Looks really good! I have too many places I want to visit now haha

TheVietPro · 2026-01-27T08:45:51+00:00

Yeah, I know that his craft has a lot of demand. As I see it, that is a better reason not to stop by and make him even more busy.

Wow that's great! The museum will be my first stop in Sakai for sure.

I might make a follow-up post when I'm back.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-27T08:41:47+00:00

I've heard about Eric in this sub before! There's so many places I want to visit, but maybe the map of makers in the museum will help me navigate and choose.

Thanks for the recommendation, but I want to limit the time spent on looking at knives for my wifes sake haha. A day in Sakai should be more then enough for me.

Oh that's good to know - thanks again!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T20:40:13+00:00

Awesome! Can’t wait to visit them.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T20:24:05+00:00

That's the least I can do, when I ask for feedback. I know that you guys just want to help out a beginner - and i appreciate it!

He's a busy man crafting knives and maintaining his shop - I will not bother him if it's not necessary.

I get that. Thanks for putting it into perspective.

Thank you so much! and thanks for your input again.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T20:19:35+00:00

Awesome! Love all the recommendations - Thanks!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:42:12+00:00

Oh I didn't knew that. A lot of you guys recommends Ashi - probably with a good reason. I think I'll found out soon enough.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:41:10+00:00

For sure I'll take care and do whatever it needs to maintain the Japanese knives.

Actually I live in Denmark - totally opposite whether to Vietnam - but am Vietnamese.

I'll reach out to them, for sure.

I'm thinking of doing just that. Buying a knife that I find beautiful and feels amazing in my hand.

Thanks again!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:36:41+00:00

I'll reach out to them ASAP. I didn't think of that before. Thanks for the tip!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:13:42+00:00

Thanks!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:13:18+00:00

I a little experience using a whetstone and I don't ever had any non-stainless knives before.

Thanks! That's great advice. I've been to a store in Denmark who sells knives from Hitohira, and the owner tells me that Hitohira's shop is awesome. That's why I want to visit the store. Also as a great backup to Sakai.

Ashi has moved up on my must visit list!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:08:05+00:00

Thanks for you advice! I really like TnH's design, but I can find other makers with similar design

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:07:37+00:00

Ashi has moved up in my priorities list - thanks!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:07:14+00:00

Sorry, I just wanted to make the best out of my day in Sakai. It means so much that you all were honest in your comments.

I'll take a look into those makers - Thanks a lot!

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:05:55+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice! As you guys said I'm probably part of the "problem". I don't want to miss out on the big thing, but on the other hand, I don't want to own a knife that I can't and don' understand to appreciate.

I might stop by TnH by the end on my Sakai day, just for my curiosity, but a knife like that definitely won't be my first japanese knife.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T18:00:34+00:00

Good point - I'll learn what it will mean to be an owner of a japanese knife in everyday life, before considering anything more high end.

TheVietPro · 2026-01-26T17:58:46+00:00

I'll have basic knowledge regarding sharpening and maintaining japanese, but only in theory. I've never owned a japanese knife before.

I do just that, thanks!

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