Quote Originally Posted by LazyH View Post
Makes perfect sense, it does give a more delicate precise feel, but I like a bit more comfort which, just in my experience, lets me hold it more consistently, then again I've only done some pseudo passes since I haven't been able to hone it yet. I still hold the blade by the metal "tang", the wooden handle just allows me to spread my fingers a little more. Different strokes and all. Thank you for sharing.
My assumption(foolish of me) was that the above "Kamisori" you posted had been shaved with,,,,now your saying that you have not even honed it? What about all those DIY hones of yours?

What's a "pseudo pass" ?