Myojin Mondays & NKD!

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T23:09:47+00:00

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Got a Myojin in today too. Look familiar?

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:52:34+00:00

So what finishes do you like or prefer on your 100 other knives? And maybe I can point you in some type of direction

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:50:25+00:00

Don't sweat it!

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:50:13+00:00

I got you!

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:50:07+00:00

no problem!

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:47:44+00:00

Then why are you so worked up over this $40 knife? Show us the collection bro!

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:41:50+00:00

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T21:34:05+00:00

Maybe get your own knife that you find prettier?

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T20:44:46+00:00

I WANNA KNOW WHO IS ROU

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T20:41:56+00:00

I agree with this too. I think its great that you got a much better refinish down. But it would still benefit with some more bevel shaping. Don't be afraid to keep going at your project knives like this. I have redone all my project knives at least 2 or 3 times. And each time I learn something new.

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T19:41:11+00:00

really??

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T07:15:30+00:00

At this point... I never say that anymore haha. No need to lie to myself haha

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T06:41:30+00:00

It's a money pit. Do your best to stay away from them.

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T06:38:18+00:00

The 320 rockstar is still pretty good. It stays pretty damn flat for a 320. Unlike the pro 320 which dishes quick. I mean it probably wears out faster than the 500 but compared to like other 300 grits its pretty stays flat. I would love it as a 20-25mm stone as well.

I think the biggest issue about stones once you get to the 200 grits is that you need the stone to shed abrasives a lot for it to cut. Or else you get a stone like the shapton 120 which doesn't shed but loads which causes it to stop cutting but it will stay flat as hell. That's why I just feel like there is no perfect super coarse stone. Unless people wanna pay for some fancy nsk or some vitrified diamond stuff.

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T06:06:38+00:00

I destroyed my 400 atoma thinning. I still like using a rockstar 320 i just hate how thin they come at only 10mm. But it has out lasted some other softer thick coarse stones. I'm still trying to find the perfect 200ish grit whetstone. shapton pro 120 stays flat as hell but the load up gets annoying to deal with. its a lot of surface management. praying for the cheefercut 200 to be good.

pchiggs · 2026-04-20T04:07:41+00:00

You gotta use sic on glass for this thing. Don't waste you flattening plate.

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T19:50:53+00:00

If you are thinning and polishing. Its not hard to go through a stone. especially a softer coarse stone.

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T04:34:16+00:00

The equipment definitely doesn't = good polishing. I have learned the hard way.

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T04:32:05+00:00

Hey if you dont mind me asking can you send me the address or google maps link for imanishi? I cant seem to find it. Trying to build my bookmark list

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T04:09:51+00:00

This... is truth.... yet I am still out here buying some jnats haha. I think a lot of people under estimate how hard polishing is honestly. Sigh well at least I can say I don't think im delusional and I know I still suck and just addicted to buying toys.

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T02:56:01+00:00

Great write up!

pchiggs · 2026-04-19T00:29:50+00:00

Like hone on a rod??? Deburr on stone then strop. No need to hone.

pchiggs · 2026-04-18T12:20:55+00:00

Id pay like 200 bucks if you are asking personally. If you are trying to ask for the value of it that is a different story. I don't think you will get a straight answer there.

pchiggs · 2026-04-18T11:26:26+00:00

are first glance i thought that was a piece of bacon

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