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Joe I just remember you working for a pretty short time before the blade shaped up. They are truly amazing hones!

I should have specified Nakayama Karasu:-) Nah I don't read Japanese. My daughter and her best friend (majoring in it in college after taking it in high school) do so I borrow them for translation. I...

Kev,

That's what I was told by a member as well as on a Japanese website that didn't sell J-nats but had a lot of history and info on them.
I was told and tend to believe the person who told...

Joe what was the one you were using in BJ's shave den at the meet?

Khaos I'd email Old_School. He can have a look and give you much more info than any of us can.
Ones used on tools are usually a rougher grit than razor J-nats.

Khaos that's the name alright. Some have a stiff leather guard and others don't have a handguard on the oak blade. I can tell you they hurt if you make an error in practice with another person.
I've...

Ok Kev now I'm insulted. Ya see that little avatar thingy next to my name---I was a Detective!!!
I'm just yanking your chain I'm not mad:-)

Hajime Joe we'll have a duel at the next meet---LOL. Oak Katanas only of course!

Joe what internet etiquette??? You mean SRP honor system etiquette right---hehe.

YEA! If you can find a real one at that price I want to know where!!!!!! Those go for big bucks.

A Karasu is rare and expensive. They are indeed the final polisher if you can find one.