Thread: Nakayama Maruichi

Well, I finally broke down and pulled the trigger on the Nakayama Maruichi from O_S. It not only met my expectations, it surpassed them. I had a problem blade that I was debating whether or not to reset the bevel on it.
It seems no matter what I did, it still didn't shave great. It shaved OK.
BBS was impossible with this Wade and Butcher...I set it aside, for a rainy day project. The Nakayama came the other day, I thought this would be perfect. This hone is considered a slow cutter, I couldn't imagine what a "fast cutter is" It's gives great feedback, Looks ten times better in person, and mounted on a hand carved Japanese Cypress base.

I did aprox 25 + strokes and the blade is just unbelievably sharp, Really.

I was a bit skeptical at first when I heard all the stories about the Japanese naturals. I've heard things before that were exagerrated, Well, let me tell you. It's all good when it comes to these hones. It's a total experience when you use one. While I hone, it gives off this wonderful aroma of Japanese Cypress, it's awesome...it's a total sensory thing going on. I know that they're pricey, on the high end, but well worth every penny. If you have the means, I highly recommend these hones.

O_S was extremely helpful, running tests for me, putting up with me, and just going the extra mile...a true Gentleman...Domo Arigato...O_S

P.S. Sorry about the pic, I always have trouble and need a new camera...