Originally Posted by
murray
Hi neighbour. I've been into that shop as well. Can't comment on their honing skills, but the guy I talked with seemed very knowledgeable and honest about things. They don't sell just knives, it's pretty high end stuff, japanese blades and damascus blades, different bevel styles...the owner's must put some time into training staff before they turn them loose sharpening all those three and six hundred dollar blades. But the sixteen tape layers does sound wierd...maybe a misunderstanding?
I bought online, a slightly cheaper blade but the guy has a honemeister put an edge on it. It was what I could afford. Not enough experience to know how far from ideal it is, but it seems to shave nice so far, so i'm happy. I think I'll just mail back to him when it's time for the first honing.