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Stefan, don't think it's the plates. Reason being I've been using the Atoma exclusively until now with no ill effect. It's definitely the nagura as I've noticed the scratches after the first honing...

@ Randydance That's exactly what I've done with mine, chamfered the edge of the tomo nagura very smooth...

Lesslemming, good points raised mate.

In answer to your questions, I have indeed rounded off the nagura's edges and have been using flat sides to raise the slurry. It takes considerably longer of...

Cheers pal :)

Thanks for the tips guys. I will lap the stone properly tonight and do some further diagnostics on each nagura and and their effects on the Asagi.

FYI I did chamfer the tomo nagura, but maybe its...

I recently aquired a set of Asano stamped nagura, together with a tomo nagura (from a reputed vendor) and have been using the stones as prescribed.

However, I have since noticed that my Ozuku...