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06-03-2009, 02:16 AM #1The Great & Powerful Oz
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Decisions Decisions.
Just when I thought there were no cool places to buy hones down here I discover JapanTool.com is 30 minutes from my front door
I went to So's place yesterday for 2 hours & came home with 5 stones to try. 2 Asagi & 3 Suita.
All Greek to me at this stage but they work fast & that is what I was after. I was only after one stone to fill a particular spot in my progression but who knows may be room for a couple more
I'm glad I wasn't in the market for an Iwasaki razor or Shigefusa Sashimi knife or I may be totally broke. 
But seriously, So is a really knowledgeable guy & great to deal with. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Well that's my 'kid in a candy store experience' for the day but I can see more visits in my future. Damn this HAD
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06-03-2009, 02:21 AM #2Senior Member
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Those are some pretty stones you got there. Congrats and just toss any discards this way....
Having Fun Shaving
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06-03-2009, 02:32 AM #3The Great & Powerful Oz
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Of course Mike. They'll be carefully wrapped awaiting your cheque.
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06-03-2009, 04:46 AM #4Carbon-steel-aholic
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Know how ya feel, Japan Wood Worker is 45 minutes north of me and I don't dare go over there at the moment
Last time I was there I ended up with a hand made hammer for pinning 
They have a HUGE natural hone in the display case that is beautiful, to much to get sidetracked there
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06-04-2009, 01:35 AM #5W&B, Torrey, Filarmonica fanboy
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Beautiful stones!! You are very lucky to have such a rare resource so close by.
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06-04-2009, 02:17 AM #6The Great & Powerful Oz
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Thanx, I'm liking 'em lots & feelin lucky.
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Beautiful stones!! You are very lucky to have such a rare resource so close by.
Now I just need a to find a money tree
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06-23-2009, 03:16 AM #7Member
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You're only 30 min from So's place? I'm soooo jealous!
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06-23-2009, 03:41 AM #8Senior Member
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+1 on that. You mean.......you're.........only thirty minutes from......So????
Wow, I would have to move. I would be wanting to mortgage my house to buy stones or I'd be begging to clean up his floors, lap stones for him if need be, etc. Very cool. I had an outstanding experience with So.
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