Hi guys, I'm just after a few tips and answers please.
I recently started doing a full progression on my Nakayama Maruka , putting aside all my synthetics apart from the Chosera 1K.
What I'm wondering now is: should I be applying pressure with the coarser Naguras .
So slight pressure with the Botan and less and less with the Tenjou,Mejiro, and say no pressure with the Koma / Tomo.
Or is it just no pressure full stop.
I'm also figuring out that I was doing to much work, giving me a nice edge that only lasted a few shaves.
Although some tough metals need more work.
Also under the scope I can see that the thicker slurries give an out of uniform look to the last fraction of the bevels cutting edge. Really thin, weak slurries keep the whole bevel looking nice and uniform.
I'm just waiting for my new Botan to arrive then I will have a complete set of soft, white Naguras.
I did buy a set of three Naguras but 2 of them were super hard (junk)
Any hints n tips accepted :hmmm:
Cheers.