Thread: Iwasaki - breadknifing - Jim Rion - translation correction

Originally Posted by Gasman

This still means edge straight down on hone? Like trying to cut the hone? Just little strokes. Correct?

I too was/am confused as to that, but a very knowledgeable honer, with long experience told me Iwasaki means the edge and spine in contact with the hone. It does not mean 'jointing' , A.K.A. breadknifing.