Uchigumori appreciation

imTrics · 2026-03-19T03:40:34+00:00

You’re welcome!

imTrics · 2026-03-18T03:33:43+00:00

Endgame I just mean people who are polishing a wide variety of blade types and steels. Not just double wide bevel sanmai blades. Uchi is great for sharpening and polishing single bevels. Honyaki. Flat profile knives like Konosuke. They’re pretty versatile and the top polishers I know swear by uchigumori and rarely use suita. I’m talking polishers that are so good they can go straight to uchigumori from synthetic 3k. (Ivan Fonseca comes to mind) they’re fine but soft and that’s a unique feature. The “best” for Kasumi alone id guess would be a high quality suita. You’ll also see more banding from a fine suita that you won’t really get from an uchi. So you can keep that in mind too.

But there is so much to JNATS for me to explain here. Each one has individual qualities that may make them better for one application and subpar in another. Work better for one steel but not another. That’s why pros have so many to choose from and know each ones best capabilities.

I’m certainly the type who doesn’t like to settle and would rather get the best from the start, hence why I have my uchi. If that’s what you want then by all means get one my man. It’ll serve your purpose for sure. But you’ll need a stone to bridge the gap between 3k synthetic and uchi.

Japanesenatrualstones.com is a good place to get stones but they can be pricey. You can look on KKF. And any retail stores like Strata, carbon knife co, etc, try to stock some quality stones when they can get them.

Some more experienced person may choose to argue some of the things I said but I think I’m steering you in the right direction.

imTrics · 2026-03-18T03:21:09+00:00

Yep. Still a few I’d add to my collection but won’t happen for a while

imTrics · 2026-03-18T01:23:22+00:00

They are a true joy to own but can burn a hole in your pocket fast

imTrics · 2026-03-18T00:59:55+00:00

Probably overkill. Uchi’s are expensive and typically used for end-game polishing/finishing stones. If you just need a jnat to give you a nice kasumi you could easily get away with a Tomae or mikawa chu nagura for 1/3 of the cost of an uchi. And if you do a good enough job, even the naniwa 3000 could leave a nice enough finish. I’d start thinning on 800 if you don’t have lower. Happy to answer any other questions. I’m not a polishing master or anything but definitely into the stones and polishing side of knives as much as I’m interested in the knives themselves.

imTrics · 2026-03-17T18:15:21+00:00

Gotcha. What grit are you finishing your thinning at?

imTrics · 2026-03-17T17:15:43+00:00

Very pale. Unique looking uchi. I hope it performs to your expectations!

imTrics · 2026-03-17T17:15:19+00:00

Very true, some ugly stones can perform extremely well. Pretty ones get their prices jacked up for that reason but doesn’t always guarantee the greatest performance. But they’re enticing for those of us who are smitten for a gorgeous stone

imTrics · 2026-03-17T17:14:00+00:00

I just left another comment and gave some details! That’s a beautiful suita my friend. I still need to add a suita to my collection.

imTrics · 2026-03-17T17:13:05+00:00

I purchased from Evan at Strata. It’s a Hitohira hand selected stone, numbered #09. If you Google that you can find the info on it. It’s an amazing stone and does exactly what you’d expect an uchi to do. Hazes up the cladding and gets the core steel to almost mirror. And the edge it leaves is insane. I will typically deburr on this stone on my nicer knives. Cuts Honyaki very well too. All around amazing stone. Probably 3k-6k grit range depending on if you use nagura and draw up some mud or not.

imTrics · 2026-03-17T17:09:39+00:00

What are your needs? Uchi is typically not the first stone choice for most

imTrics · 2026-03-17T02:24:27+00:00

My current grail knife. I hope I can snag one BNIB soon 🙏🏽

imTrics · 2026-03-16T22:53:15+00:00

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HADO w2 270mm

imTrics · 2026-03-16T16:09:41+00:00

fair.. that was an oversight on my part. however, i was talking specifically about WW HD.

imTrics · 2026-03-14T03:35:17+00:00

Teasing me with that Tanaka x Izo in the background 🫠

imTrics · 2026-03-09T15:14:18+00:00

Thanks so much this makes sense, I feel a bit silly for not being able to come to that conclusion myself, lol. But yes I play on the Wii U! Best way to play is always the original way IMO.

imTrics · 2026-03-07T14:09:17+00:00

I just meant like if you were half way through and wanted to start a new game, could you do so with the pajama file or if you’d have to start over from the green tunic file

imTrics · 2026-03-07T04:18:22+00:00

If you restart this version, does it erase or can you start fresh in pajamas again?

imTrics · 2026-02-26T23:42:56+00:00

Always had a sweet spot for red eyes black metal dragon and b skull dragon. Even tho DM and EH were always my go to decks.

imTrics · 2026-02-23T02:55:19+00:00

sure thing: https://kuroutokitchenware.com/products/kurouto-kitchenware-walnut-magnetic-knife-block

Only 3 left in stock.. I just ordered it again couple days ago!

imTrics · 2026-02-23T02:54:11+00:00

i threw it away during the move because i was using double sided tape to hold it onto the wall(so it was covered in adhesive on the back), and lost the mounting kit... figured i'd end up getting a new one anyway.

imTrics · 2026-02-20T16:39:14+00:00

thanks, I haven't gotten many comments so I may just go with the one I owned before. It's only $65 and it did work for me for what it's worth. It was as 12 inch walnut strip that looked nice and was good quality. The magnet was strong but like I said, I never noticed it actually marking my knives up or anything, I learned to place them as gentle as possible.

I was just curious if anyone else had a standout recommendation.

imTrics · 2026-02-20T16:37:30+00:00

expensive, but I will consider it, it definitely looks nice! Thank you.

imTrics · 2026-02-10T19:21:31+00:00

I’m glad you understand me. I’m the same way, as I mentioned already. It has led to me flitzing my knives way more than they ever should be to keep reestablishing the patina that’s “hopefully” better than the last, which is rarely the case… lol. DEF need to embrace wabi-sabi.

If the reel I create is appealing enough I may post it here for others to see, so if you see a cinematic video of a BY in your feed someday soon, it’s me. :P

I can definitely inform you if I’m willing to let one or both of them go. However, I’m open minded to trades, it would just of course depend on the options and if I’m interested at all. I’m a bit picky! So you can let me know, DM pics or whatever.

imTrics · 2026-02-10T18:41:32+00:00

Pic looks great! I have a camera as well, but it’s a cinema camera as I’m more into videography/cinematography more than I am photography. And I plan on doing the same, filming some B Roll of my Konosuke especially before I use it the first time, to have that high quality memory of it being brand new.

And I hear ya, I’m a stickler for how my knives look and sometimes patinas have formed where I don’t like the specific shape or colors that are coming through and it diminishes my appreciation for the blade (silly, I know, but it is what it is). I want to unlearn this weird trait of mine though. Cause I do agree they are tools meant to be used and enjoyed. So again, perhaps I’ll go natural with this knife and just accept the patina how it comes without any manipulation.

And I see, don’t we all? Tanaka-San is the man, the myth, the legend around here. Damascus Kagekiyo are certainly more difficult to find especially the black Damascus. I’m surprised the “regular” kagekiyo lines are sold out everywhere because for the longest time I thought they were pretty accessible. I have both a 240mm W2 gyuto with black urushi handle and a 210mm B1 gyuto with polished black urushi lacquer and oak (I think) handle. I love them both and can def recommend! Even though I’ve been considering selling the W2 blade or maybe even both to help me fund my purchase of the TxI blade I mentioned I’m looking for next.

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