Thread: How many passes on the naniwa stones

I followed Lynn's method with naniwas. Bevel to finish and just ten strokes 8 k followed by the same on 12 k and I can tell you now you won't be far of if done correctly . If I,m just of I will repeat ten 8 k same on 12 k . Repeat until I,m ��

Once I,m good to go at 12 k level then I will add 5 strokes on chromium oxide.

Best thing of all to master I believe is the use of pressure in your honing stroke. Most problems we see affecting edge quality are pressure related. Its easy to flex an extra hollow blade, miss covering the entire blade. Use one hand for a start, and halve your pressure. Just my view.

Really interesting info here. Great posts.

Throatcutter...... it sounds like you're at a similar level of experience as myself.

I have the same stones plus a 1k and 3k naniwa. My thinking was similar to yours, until I read this thread.

I've had a problem sometimes in not getting a good bevel set despite removing all the old material. I think the problem is caused by not easing off enough on pressure towards the end of using the 1k stone in particular.

For your info, I prefer to shave straight off the 12k Naniwa. I find a pasted strop does not add much for me. On an edge refresh on the 12k I hone under running water with stone in my hand and find that it takes about 20 to 40 laps to get to the point of the drag on the blade feeling nice and even and consistent with medium pressure. Then I do around 10 laps on a clean clean stone with as little pressure as possible.

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