Thread: Official Retirement from the HAD Society

Well fellows, it took many months, numerous shopping excursions, and hour upon hour scouring the web, but I feel I'm about ready to lay aside the HAD.

It was a hard fought battle and there were many casualties along the way. The most prominent, of course, being my wallet. I've ended up with many, many (many) stones. However, I have finally defeated my enemies with the purchase of a perfect Nakayama Asagi from So.

No photos at the moment as I only just got it in the post. Hopefully tomorrow.

James.

What? No 12 step program?

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

What? No 12 step program?

It takes more than 12 steps to end up at this point.
There will be more to come.

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is HAD?
Photoguy67

Originally Posted by Photoguy67

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is HAD?
Photoguy67

HAD = Hone Addiction Disorder!!!!

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Well fellows, it took many months, numerous shopping excursions, and hour upon hour scouring the web, but I feel I'm about ready to lay aside the HAD.

It was a hard fought battle and there were many casualties along the way. The most prominent, of course, being my wallet. I've ended up with many, many (many) stones. However, I have finally defeated my enemies with the purchase of a perfect Nakayama Asagi from So.

No photos at the moment as I only just got it in the post. Hopefully tomorrow.

James.

This means you'll be selling your other hones of course!? Unlikely that you're through with HAD! More likely just beginning at another, more expensive level!

Here's hoping you are compensated well for your work!!

Originally Posted by JMS

This means you'll be selling your other hones of course!? Unlikely that you're through with HAD! More likely just beginning at another, more expensive level!

Here's hoping you are compensated well for your work!!

O ye of little faith!

Technically, I do need some of my other stones as this new one is of too high a grit on its own. But, you never know with a few of the others....

I'm overworked and underpaid, actually. It's my wife that earns the big bucks!!

James.

Glad to hear you found your holy grail, Jimbo!

Thanks Ironmaiden.

Anyway, as promised, some pictures.

I haven't used it yet, as I need to lacquer the sides. I also got an Atoma 1200 grit diamond plate while I was at it, to use on the stone for slurry and lapping. It's still on its way from Japan. Apparently it needs to be caulked on one side to stop it rusting on the inside . Guess I'll see when it arrives.








James.

Very nice looking rock! Let us know what kind of results you get with it.