Thread: Iwasaki - breadknifing - Jim Rion - translation correction

Originally Posted by Utopian

Not correct. Keep in mind the following two points Iwasaki described.

1. This is the final honing step.

2. It is to continue for 10 to 15 minutes.

Imagine what your final edge would be like if the blade were held in the breadknifing orientation for this final honing step.

I agree 100 % with Utopian.
Given that Iwasaki was no fool it is also most likely that he did not mean 10-15 minutes but rather meant 10-15 seconds. Probably another misinterpretation.

Any time you read something always evaluate it by asking yourself and others if this seems reasonable and fits within your own experience.