Thread: Nagura's from mailman and a gift???

Thanks for the simbols. Or words or...
Ill compare when i get back home.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Thanks for the simbols. Or words or...
Ill compare when i get back home.

Most welcome! I can see them through the plastic

I see that now. Thanks for pointing it out. When i took the pic i was trying to get the markings showing but i had no idea of what they said and if i got them so you could see them.

Your excitement over all the new toys and skills you are picking up is contagious, Gasman-makes me wish I had something to hone tonight!

I am concerned that the residents of Northern CO will continue to get their gas deliveries in the coming week. ("Hang on, boss-I'm going through a nagura progression, be there tomorrow.").

Ive watched one vid so far so i got an idea on how to use Nagura stones. Going to watch a few more before atempting this. But a question... im guessing that after the bevel is set, which i will do on a 1k Norton, the pressure used with the Nagura is very light? Like when finishing? Or is a bit more pressure used then lightened up with the progression?

BTW, very funny about the gas. I dont think the boss would understand. He has a full beard and is another person that thinks im crazy for using a SR. But it was a good one!

You can use a little pressure, especially with the botan; how much s dependent on the razor - more for a wedge less for a hollow ground. Asano Mikawa nagura are basically formed from volcanic ash, and they will cut steel quite readily.

Stick with the botan until you've got a good cloudy finish across the entire bevel, all of the stria from bevel setting are gone, and it is good and sharp. I work botan slurry until it gets noticeably dark, then replace as needed. The shoubudani asagi are not particularly thirsty stones, but you might need to add a drop of water to the slurry now and then to maintain consistency.