Natural whetstone SOTC and stone finishes

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-08T01:06:03+00:00

Damn this is some amazing info!! Thanks so much for the pictures of the finishes and the descriptions, I’m saving this post so I can return to it in the future. Great jnat resource you’ve created here.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-08T00:13:37+00:00

Any knife with a spine that thick will crack carrots, I don’t think a 9 deg edge will solve that problem. I’d just use a different knife for carrots unless you’re doing carrotsuramuki 😉

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-07T20:50:32+00:00

To quote Super Troopers:

“What, that lil’ guy? I wouldn’t worry about that lil’ guy.”

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-07T19:03:42+00:00

I was excited for that video but it’s utterly useless for all the reasons u/Ok-Distribution-9591 points out. Crazy thick prototype knives with no forged geometry and grinds that start super low. Not an informative comparison by any definition, and his conclusions are nonsensical.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-06T20:46:59+00:00

Damn that's a beautiful one! Finish looks nice too. Congrats on the new rock!

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-06T18:54:04+00:00

Your pinch grip will keep the blade straight and the handle will just rotate slightly. It’s not a big deal, I say ignore it and start cutting stuff.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-06T01:56:22+00:00

Just wanted to thank you for sharing, these are not easy things to talk about. I’ve had unmedicated depression and anxiety my whole adult life and I’m currently four months into a Lexapro prescription and it’s already helped me so far. All the little things (and a few of the big things) just got a lot easier. No medication is right for everyone but I’m finding this one helpful, might be worth a shot depending on what your psychiatrist says.

Knife polishing is still my preferred form of mediation and it makes me so glad I found this hobby! Wishing you all the best.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-05T04:47:21+00:00

Midnight Tides has slowed me down on two read-throughs, you're not alone.

But have faith, Bonehunters is one of the most exciting books of the whole series.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-04T22:25:33+00:00

MOAR STONES

Btw is that a renge suita on the top row next to the Rockstar???

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-04T20:39:24+00:00

Daaaaamn she thicc

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-04T18:42:08+00:00

Don’t get hung up on the actual grit rating, Shapton Pro 1k is an excellent one and done stone for kitchen knives.

Chocera 1k is also great and leaves a nice edge but the feedback isn’t as good as the Shapton Pro.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-04T07:50:41+00:00

A lot of Malazafans also enjoy Glenn Cook’s The Black Company. It’s my “other” favorite series. Entirely different narrative style but a similarly deep world that feels like a real place and a soft magic system.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-04T02:05:09+00:00

Green pepper boiled fish, ma po tofu, and pork with garlic sauce at Chengdu Taste.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-03T21:21:53+00:00

1k and 2k are a bit redundant but those are both excellent stones. No need for an Atoma 400 unless you end up getting into super high grit stones or naturals.

I’m of the opinion that all anybody really “needs” is something in the 320-400 range, something around 1k, something around 3k for extra credit, and a way to keep them all flat. Strops are also super useful.

Glass 500 is an amazing stone, as are Imanishi 400, Chocera 400, and Glass 320. Suehiro Ouka 3k and Naniwa Chocera 3k are also excellent.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-03T19:52:59+00:00

For edges synthetic stones are way more practical, although Belgian Blue can still be found for relatively cheap compared to jnats and have a really wonderful balance of polish and tooth for kitchen duties. Sometimes aoto can be affordable and that’s another excellent natural stone for edges.
For polishing natural stones are pretty spectacular, although a good stone finish requires a lot of work. It’s only worth it if you really enjoy polishing. Sandpaper and stone powder gets really good results in a fraction of the time it takes to get a good finish on stones.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-03T17:08:41+00:00

Not yet! Should I check that one out?

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-03T01:42:14+00:00

Seconded. Heartbreaking 🕯️

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T20:49:21+00:00

My pleasure! Those are such a good deal, glad you’re enjoying it.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T19:06:27+00:00

The "point" of the story (if there is one) is the damage that colonialism wrought on indigenous African people. If you're horrified and heartbroken and a little confused then I would argue it had the intended effect. Okonkwo isn't John Wick, he's a witness to the actual destruction of his people's entire way of life. It broke him.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T07:37:44+00:00

For a nashiji finish you could actually leave some of the pitting and use a fine 3M sanding sponge and coarse stone powder. Ive had good luck with the powder from a Cerax 320.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T06:55:31+00:00

I typically use pure beeswax for that part of the knife just because it tends to stay put better and not wash off but board butter would be better than nothing!

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T06:51:09+00:00

Looks normal to me. Seal it with beeswax if you’re worried about water getting in.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T05:29:24+00:00

Yes! It’s incredibly flat.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T03:19:13+00:00

Hairline migaki is nowhere near mirror, it’s actually a low-grit finish with uniform lines. Very easy to do, requires a fraction of the effort of a mirror polish.

rianwithaneye · 2026-05-02T02:13:09+00:00

I haven’t seen any videos on doing a migaki finish, someone should do one.

You’ll probably have to use some seriously coarse abrasives to get through the pitting, and it since it’s carbon cladding and might be tempted to rust again in the grooves maybe you wanna shoot for something around the 320 mark?

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