Thread: Looks like I stumbled into another Rabbit hole

Welcome to the forum!

How many razors for a sword!? Always been interested in Japanese swords but could never afford to buy a true antique Japanese swords. I would like to have one that is at least made like the old ones, not necessarily tamahagane but quality steel anyway.

Hello Dave and welcome to SRP, the new rabbit hole...err...forum.
Enjoy your time here!

Pete <:-}

Welcome to SRP.

You are fully equipped to create a very shaveable edge with the stones you have. I found the Gokumyo 20k a very comfortable finisher but your 15k may do the trick ?
Of course it will take a little practice but ask any questions & we'll point you in the right direction. You will likely waste a lot of time & have a lot of fun.

I used to have 2 katana & one wakizashi in the 70's but sold them when I bought my first house. Ironically I saw one for sale in the 90's & knew it was one of my old ones. It was a gendaito but I was surprised how little it appreciated in value.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome aboard.

I've held a authentic, vintage, samurai sword.
Beautiful, and well balanced. Was surprised how close to being razor sharp it was, even with the rust and pitting that was on the blade.

I'm green with envy....

Welcome to a forum full of rabbit holes and enablers. Enjoy your time here.

Welcome to srp. We are happy to push ya down deeper in the rabbit hole. And you wont even need to ask.

Welcome, learn to hone on synthetics, as said the 15k should produce a good shave, heck the 8k should produce a good shave.

Get some hand-held magnification, lots of threads on what to buy, does not need to be expensive, you are just looking for stria progression and ensuring you are honing to the edge, not microscopic comparison.

Once you can consistently get good shaving edges, then introduce the Jnat, an easy jump from the 8k or 15.

Get a decent strop, and learn to strop, usually the hardest thing for new shavers to master. Be aware it can take some time to get to the point you are improving the edge. It is a skill that can only be learned by doing.

For all of it, there are tons of discussion and video to help you and if stumped ask.

A lot to learn, to shave, to strop, to hone, each can be a steep curve. Take your time, you are in the right place for help when needed.

Enjoy.