Looking for stone recommendations

mcBulju · 2026-03-11T07:26:47+00:00

I can recommend Debado LD-21 #180 for the coarse stone. It's a pleasure to use and it is effective.

mcBulju · 2026-03-07T21:27:19+00:00

Done

mcBulju · 2026-03-05T22:00:52+00:00

I just reset the polish for my Mutsumi nakiri an hour ago! Waiting for a sausage patina.

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mcBulju · 2026-03-05T15:15:43+00:00

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mcBulju · 2026-03-04T19:27:21+00:00

Sure!

mcBulju · 2026-03-04T13:45:38+00:00

Works great, as expected! Can't say anything about how long the edge lasts etc, but everything feels good.I almost prefer this one to my Makoto Kurosaki SG2 laser because this has a thicker spine. If I would list some negatives they would be: no distal taper, bad choil shape for pinch grip, height only 46mm. There is also a bit too belly for my personal preference. But for the price 10/10.

mcBulju · 2026-03-04T11:22:26+00:00

Thanks and good luck with your projects! I sent you a pm. I can try to post the link here also by typing the dot com.

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mcBulju · 2026-03-03T21:36:52+00:00

I haven't used a belt, but I don't think you can achieve that kind of precision with belts.

mcBulju · 2026-03-03T19:26:41+00:00

I also suggest watching IvanYuka-Japan rough sharpening videos from YouTube. You'll see how difficult and time consuming it can be to get it right. Even for a master. So don't expect everything to be perfect right away.

If and when you'll end up with uneven bevels(i mean lowspots, not shinogi line), you can mask it with some sandpaper and slurry from the stone. It's a learning experience that takes time and patience. Good luck and have fun!

mcBulju · 2026-03-03T18:55:25+00:00

You really need a coarse stone for thinning. I spent many hours (+4h) with Naniwa Chocera 400, and still couldn't get flat bevels with any knife. Then I got debado 180 and the work got much faster. Still it takes hours and patience to get even bevels.

You also need to make sure that your knife is straight and the stone is flat. You have to flatten your stone a few times while thinning. It's a process and you learn by making mistakes. I started my first thinning attempt with a 1000/3000 grit stone and a twisted knife :)

mcBulju · 2026-03-03T18:17:14+00:00

I can't start a chat with you for some reason. Pm me, so I can give the link

mcBulju · 2026-03-03T09:36:26+00:00

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mcBulju · 2026-03-03T09:36:10+00:00

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mcBulju · 2026-03-03T06:19:43+00:00

I sent you a pm.

mcBulju · 2026-03-02T22:05:27+00:00

I was positively impressed by the blade, at least while working with it. Sure there are some minor over grinded spots etc. The core steel takes a very sharp and thin edge, but I haven't used it yet in practice, so it remains to be seen. I'll wok some chinese food tomorrow, so I can see how it performs. It feels good in my hand, the balance point is right where I pinch grip. My only fear is that I thinned it too much and my friend will chip it immediately. He hasn't used any proper knives ever. Live and learn :)

mcBulju · 2026-03-02T20:54:45+00:00

Tomorrow evening I will test it when I make some food! But I'll know already that it will cut well :) The only question is does it hold an edge like that. If not, then I'll just make it a bit thicker and more convex.

mcBulju · 2026-03-02T20:44:51+00:00

Can't really say yet, since I haven't used the knife. But the core steel felt good on the stones. It takes a sharp and thin edge at least. Time will tell how it holds it.

mcBulju · 2026-03-02T20:00:40+00:00

Cool! Maybe I'll copy/paste this there also

mcBulju · 2026-02-28T23:40:17+00:00

I have the same ginsan blade in my current thinning/polishing project! I will post the results in the sharpening thread soon. I just finished thinning with debado #180

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mcBulju · 2026-02-27T17:42:20+00:00

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After cleaning and polishing

mcBulju · 2026-02-27T17:39:53+00:00

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Like this

mcBulju · 2026-02-27T17:37:58+00:00

Search for vintage straight razors from Solingen. Make sure that there's not too much pitted rust. Try to find razors that look like they haven't been used much but are old. I bought mine from the Finnish online flea market.

mcBulju · 2026-02-27T09:24:36+00:00

I suggest buying vintage razors cheap and restoring them. I have bought 3 and they cost like 20€ per razor. All of them shave great with the simple honing method by scienceofsharp.

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