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I knew DE's had to have some use; they can be pawned off to others for useful equipment!

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Thanks for the feedback, Slim (calling you "Fatboy" seems mean...). For me, I guess if my edges before were impressive, the real benefit of the Nani's is that they cut out a lot of time and...

I have to say, I'll probably break down and buy the 3k at some point too... Don't let my current 1-5-8 platform fool you

For 1, I am a bit confused. Your bevels should be totally set before you move up from your 1k. I always get a blade to the point where it will shave arm hair before I move up from the 1k. I have...

Gotta play to win. Have fun, and share your findings.

I did my mini-test on Lynn's hones. I did 12 Dovos 1, 3, 8, 12, .5-diamond, strop, and 12 more 1, 3, 8, 12, .5-diamond, strop. Each was honed with the same "method," just different hones. I liked...

I tried going from 3 to 8 and from 5 to 8. I found I prefer 5 results wise, but the 3/8 combo does save you some green... Tough call; personal preference.

Naniwas are so easy, it's like cheating off Einstein... if Einstein had large, perfect handwriting and you're taking a physics test (where spelling doesn't count).

I just used my Naniwa 5 and 8k...