Thread: Beginners, The 1k shave . . .

Originally Posted by BenjamanBarker

Has anyone started the 4k step of this??? if not i'll go ahead and do it if ppl are interested

Yes im interested. Go ahead!

While many noobs like me participated in JaNorton, I certainly see tons of merit in trying to maximize what we can get from each stone before moving on. It's phenomenal basic training for honing noobs like me. I realized, thanks to this thread, that I need to focus on my 1k technique before I bother moving up. Once I get that down, I'll gladly move onto maximizing my 4k. If people don't want to play, then don't, but it's a different thing than JaNorton.

I do Believe that jdto, just nailed it..

As you move higher it is good to know exactly what each next step brings to the edge...

If I might add some ideas that you guys might consider,,

I would suggest a "Sharpening stone/hone" test ie: 3k-6k Natural or Synthetic there are a few different ones out there, and it would open this test to even more people..


Basically set your bevel on the 1k then sharpen on the next stone and test shave after Linen and Leather ...

Can you tell I have tried this step by step stuff in the past anyway just thought that might help a bit