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Thank you Gasman, as intimidating as it seems on the steep learning curve, I am enjoying the experience (well maybe the first shave not so much but it will change)

JimmyHAD thank you so much for taking the time to search regarding the stones. I did my own search as well and it seems that the 8000 grit would work although it will not produce the smoothest edge...

It seems that the consensus points out to get a higher grit home if possible and to work with cheaper versions of both the straight and kamisori before getting to the new ones. Thanks everyone for...

thank you onimaru55 I will have to find someone who is used to hone Iwasakis

Thank you so much sqzbxr this is shelpful

Onimaru55 and sqzbxr, thank you, it is such a relief to see your comments.
Addison, I truly appreciate your comment and encouragement, it made me come back and post again when I was about to give...

Thank you so much BeJay,I appreciate your offer very much

Thank you for the support guys, I hope the story made you laugh.
(yes it was honed by the maker)

I feel the need to confess in the privacy of this forum (must be the Catholic part of my character). I absolutely lost my marbles at the end of the year and went crazy heads on into a rabbit hole:...