Thread: Hone of the Day

Razor fresh off my inaugural hone. This stone only arrived two days ago from a seller who reckons it is likely a La Grosse Blanche and I didn't experience anything to doubt him.



To put it through its paces I opted for a one stone hone (not counting the Chosera 1k bevel set). Worked slow through slurry dilutions, clear water, strops and finishing very light on lather. Nice audible stone. Medium to fast on slurry (though I used bugger all pressure this morning so reckon it would speed up real fast) and slooow on water.

Result: Beginners luck I reckon as the edge left behind my test shave is phenomenal - a nice blend of sharp and smooth.

I'm about to enter the fray of Jnat ownership. I have selected a hone and it should be on it's way shortly.... I cannot speak to it's capability yet, but based on the back and forth discussions I've had with Garret, I'm pretty darn sure I'm going to be happy with this "hunk o' rock".




Regards

Kaptain "WhatdidIdonow?" Zero

Originally Posted by kaptain_zero

I'm about to enter the fray of Jnat ownership. I have selected a hone and it should be on it's way shortly.... I cannot speak to it's capability yet, but based on the back and forth discussions I've had with Garret, I'm pretty darn sure I'm going to be happy with this "hunk o' rock".




Regards

Kaptain "WhatdidIdonow?" Zero

Beautiful stone. Looks like you're jumping in with both feet in a pin drop position

What nagura you got coming with it?

Originally Posted by stillshunter

Beautiful stone. Looks like you're jumping in with both feet in a pin drop position

What nagura you got coming with it?

More of a last kick at the cat sort of thing!

I included a basic 3 piece set: Botan, Mejiro and Tenjyou, just to play with.

I'm also getting a diamond nagura. I could have used one of my diamond plates, but the smaller diamond nagura, seems more suited to the task. I'll be posting more pictures when I get it in house and start playing with it.

As others have stated before me, choosing a dealer is far more important, than the stone itself. I did not have much to spend, and I'm in awe of some of those jnats out there, at their multi thousands of dollar prices, but I'm sure that what I ended up with will be very suitable for my purposes. The fact that it's nice to look at, was an unexpected bonus!

Regards

Christian

Originally Posted by kaptain_zero

I'm about to enter the fray of Jnat ownership. I have selected a hone and it should be on it's way shortly.... I cannot speak to it's capability yet, but based on the back and forth discussions I've had with Garret, I'm pretty darn sure I'm going to be happy with this "hunk o' rock".




Regards

Kaptain "WhatdidIdonow?" Zero

Me too. [emoji4]

Originally Posted by kaptain_zero

I'm about to enter the fray of Jnat ownership. I have selected a hone and it should be on it's way shortly.... I cannot speak to it's capability yet, but based on the back and forth discussions I've had with Garret, I'm pretty darn sure I'm going to be happy with this "hunk o' rock". ;
Regards

Kaptain "WhatdidIdonow?" Zero

You spoke to Garret??
Well now you've done real good. I used one of his hones last night with amazing success .
You will be posting here soon.

Had to remove a sizeable chip out of this Joseph Rodgers, took a loooong time on the Chosera 1k.
2 layers of tape, left a wide but even bevel. After that pretty straightforward, onto the superstone 5k, test shave after the 10k, very nice so then onto 10 super light laps on the Gok 20k. Job done

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Had to remove a sizeable chip out of this Joseph Rodgers, took a loooong time on the Chosera 1k.
2 layers of tape, left a wide but even bevel. After that pretty straightforward, onto the superstone 5k, test shave after the 10k, very nice so then onto 10 super light laps on the Gok 20k. Job done

Bought the 400 & 800 Nanis, just for that reason.

Originally Posted by outback

Bought the 400 & 800 Nanis, just for that reason.

Maybe one day I'll get some lower grits but I dont do much restoration, took me a good 1.5 hrs so would be worth the investment.

Originally Posted by outback

Bought the 400 & 800 Nanis, just for that reason.

I've got the Nani 400 but I don't use it much. I use the DMT325 for the heavier jobs. The last two times I used it dry while sitting on the couch watching TV. Very convenient.