Thread: Hone in Hand

I hone on the table until it's time for my real light finishing strokes, then I place the hone on my flat hand...I do not grip it. I find the holding the hone like this versus on the table, provides more tactile feedback.

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

I hone on the table until it's time for my real light finishing strokes, then I place the hone on my flat hand...I do not grip it. I find the holding the hone like this versus on the table, provides more tactile feedback.

+1 I keep the larger stones (8x3) in a holder on the coffee table. I then go through my nagura progression (on an ozuku ~8X2) on the table as well. When I get to water only or nearly dry super light strokes, I put it in my palm. I find the ability to control the water very useful.

Chris