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06-14-2017, 07:22 AM #21
The holder is a must, excellent quality and fits most stones.
The pond just keeps all the mess and water contained and works well with the holder. It's also heavy like the holder, pure quality.
The Shaptons don't see much light anymore unless I sharpen a knife or use the 16k before an Escher.
I prefer to use the Naniwa stones and I prefer a jnat progression over any synthetic.
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06-14-2017, 07:30 AM #22
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Thanked: 6Well I can imagine that jnats give a way better feel, but my guess would be you have a lot more experience than I do.
And as far as I know the learning curve with synthetics is "better" as it is more consistent.
Most likely I will end up the way most do, switching over to natural stones again ... I do have a coticule already so I have a start hehe
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06-14-2017, 07:40 AM #23
My first year honing was a nightmare, looking back.
The Shaptons didn't make it easy for me either.
Understanding jnats helped me understand synthetics strangely enough.
Watch some GSSIXGUN videos, probably the most informative stuff out their..
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06-14-2017, 07:47 AM #24
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06-14-2017, 12:30 PM #25
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06-14-2017, 01:18 PM #26
Last edited by JOB15; 06-14-2017 at 02:14 PM.
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06-15-2017, 03:18 AM #27
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Thanked: 104I also watched gssixgun's naniwa honing progression. That was five years ago, and I still follow the same methods, I've added a few stones, like the Suehiro Gokumyo 20k, and just this year entered jnat Territory. I'd say, get the synthetics right first up, then follow your own path with naturals. I did no good with Coticules, but I've got two jnats and they add an extra dimension to honing. My only meaningful advice is that 'pressure kills edges.' Enjoy.
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06-15-2017, 01:53 PM #28
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Thanked: 6Thx for the pressure tip bobski