Thread: Hone of the Day

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I got this blade years ago and found out it had a warped blade.
Finally, found a set of warped scales that matched the blade perfectly.
However, the spine miked out at .1614 and the width is .897, that worked out to 10.3 bevel angle.
2 layers of tape and the nose and toe were turning to foil. Digging through my junk drawer I found a cheap compass and cut off the tubular shafts and opened them to slide over the blade. A layer of tape to hold the 2 pieces together and off to the stones with a 17.9 bevel angle. Much better! While not a perfect edge, it did give an adequate shave and I saved the fake frameback for future touchups.

Fun times tonight setting bevels on these two beauties. No need for anything lower than 8k for this session. The work was smooth, quick, and enjoyable for both razors. Straight, thin, Kasumi-polished bevels reflect my efforts. Edges came up really nice and I’m very much looking forward to testing out my work.

Progression (both blades)
Snow White —> Hakka —> Suita —> Nakayama—> Nakayama
Finishing involved Mikawa Nagura progressions and finally tomo slurries.

Pictured in the top left are 3 of my favorite Nagura: 1 Koma and 2 unknown Tomonagura.

I didn’t think anyone besides me had a hakka. How do you like it?

The Hakka is a wonderful stone in general. Mine is more toward the mid-range end of “prefinishers,” if such a class exists. I find in practice, this Hakka works perfectly after 8k and before my Suita. This one-two is an ideal setup for a Nagura progression. By employing this combination I can quickly get best results and be done in about half the time as if I try to finish using only Nagura progressions.

For knives, on the other hand, this Hakka is my best all-around multipurpose stone. I can do almost everything with it.

Restored and honed this up today
The etching had to go due to rust and some pitting on the bevel had me a bit worried but i'm sure the owner will be happy. These are a doddle to hone.
Quick, Easy and Painless .

Originally Posted by SilverSwarfer

The Hakka is a wonderful stone in general. Mine is more toward the mid-range end of “prefinishers,” if such a class exists. I find in practice, this Hakka works perfectly after 8k and before my Suita. This one-two is an ideal setup for a Nagura progression. By employing this combination I can quickly get best results and be done in about half the time as if I try to finish using only Nagura progressions.

For knives, on the other hand, this Hakka is my best all-around multipurpose stone. I can do almost everything with it.

Hakkas, big red bench stone and trout stone look alike koppa.

Here’s a better look at mine. It’s a nice big bench stone, which I acquired with knives in mind. A friend of mine was kind enough to offer this Hakka to me earlier this year. It is my first and only if its kind and I’m very proud to have it.

Worked between these 2 very different looking, but similarly performing Nakayamas. Quick and basic touch-ups for all.

Left —> Right
Suzumasa 800 with freshly installed rosewood scales
Hana Tonbo 333 show-side scale has kanji engraved by a previous owner
Wade & Butcher 6/8 1/2 hollow, requires some considerable honing acrobatics. A real test of patience and skill.