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Thanks for some ideas. I haven't tried using my thumb for pressure. I've always used my fingers, mostly in the same pattern as I do...

Thanks for the info and story. Interesting you started grinding higher (10mm and shinogi) first, and @refcast was doing the opposite...

I did a big thinning project recently and it took me about 3 sessions before the performance was to my liking. Generally when I work the...

Very generous of you to offer - thank you. If I go that route, I will PM.

Thanks, I'll absorb all this in a bit - too sleepy right now;-) First thing I did was flatten/resurface the stone - pretty typical to...

if you are willing to cover postage each way, I’d take a look at the blade and give you my thoughts. As we’ve all discovered in this...

The cerax has a hard outer surface that needs to be abraded away before it starts cutting faster. I guess I didn't mention different...

I got a couple beaters, but thank you for the offer. I may give those a try first. I was more curious of techniques. The one you...

Feedback welcome. I can grind metal away, but can't put it back;-) Got the Cerax 320. Would the glass 500 be a good next stone? I...

Bump. Comments welcome. Comments from those who replied to other questions are very welcome, but not "expected". Hopefully, others...

I am curious about thoughts on "thinning" technique. When I say "thinning", I am referring to both major thinning and removing edge...

I think I will pursue this technique, specifically because of the overgrinds. The technique @refcast mentioned is interesting and...

The gesshin 220 is indeed muddy on soft iron, or when abrading lots of surface area, and it does dish pretty fast. But sometimes it...

One interesting bit (for people that do measurements), is the fact that the blade road is 2 mm at 10 mm from the edge. That means if...

People aren't CNC machines, there will always be a little wobble. What you're seeing is equally likely just some inconsistency in...