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These 2 have been the most difficult to get dialed in, especially the Red Imp 132. But after talking with @gssixgun, they both came out pretty good. Still a lot of room to improve, but I’m enjoying honing more and more each time.

Started both on my Shapton Ha No Kuromaku 1k to make sure I had a good bevel, then moved up to the same brand 5k to refine it a bit.

From there, took both to my Ozuku Mizu through the Asano Nagura progression. Finished off with some Tomo Nagura Extra I picked up from Maxim at JNS. I changed up how I finished this time though. Gssixgun recommended what he called “smashed slurry”, or honing a very light finishing slurry to damp and not diluting it. The edges came out extremely keen and smooth. Now I just have to get the edges better dialed in and find that sweet spot. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!