Proper activities for a first date w/ jnat
Gents,
The edge supplied by Riooso on an asagi did it's work. I have a modest sized asagi coming from So.
I anticipate it taking some time to get to know the stone, but if there is any thinking about the best regimen, battery of techniques to try that will give that familiarity, 'would appreciate your thoughts.
Many Thanks
Just for the record, it's all Rio's fault! :)
About the time I'm happy w/ my edges, the honorable Riooso sends me a blade who's edge is just other-worldly. That's what did me in. Sigh. Wallet in rehab...
Checking for flat/chamfering makes sense as taking care of first things. I've read that simply using w/ just water can leave a harsh edge (shapton blues). So suggested that dry laps would likely do better than just water - I'd never thought of that w/ the jnat.
The rock's mission is just finishing, ATM. It will see blades coming off a c12k. Now perhaps a questions is - does it matter what attributes should be prioritized on the 12K? Just water gives sharp, but not much smoothness. Since the finish will be done by the Asagi, should I forget about 12k harshness & send it to the asagi as wicked sharp as possible? or keep it smooth w/ some slurry on the 12k before introducing the edge to the eastern blue-eyed devil?
I expect to be driven to madness, trying to get all my edges to act like that one from Rio. [queue scene of crazed looking man being lead away in restraints, yelling: it's almost there! 'almost smooth enough. Paramedic: 'another one thought he could get a wacker to shave like a williams. 'sad case. Crazed man: but I love my wackers...]
Seriously, I appreciate your help, gents.
Dwarvenchef: I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Carter yesterday. He is one impressive young man.