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09-11-2015, 01:44 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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Apples & oranges. You simply have to test each...
Apples & oranges.
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09-09-2015, 12:52 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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No. This is why a lot of us use diamond plates...
No. This is why a lot of us use diamond plates ,because the base stone is finer than any Nagura but not everyone has uber fine base stone which makes opinions vary.
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09-08-2015, 12:38 PM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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2 reasons a DMT will scratch the stone. 1. It...
2 reasons a DMT will scratch the stone.
1. It has high spots. These will create irregular patterning (See pic with obvious circled areas)
2. The stone is not "well" worn.
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09-05-2015, 05:59 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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So you say Nakayama trumps all other mines then...
So you say Nakayama trumps all other mines then you say its like a 1970's Ford Mustang ? Wakarimasen. :thinking:
Actually, as an ex mechanic I'd say it's more like Datsun 1600 rally car with... -
09-05-2015, 12:13 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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Here is a small Nakayama Maruka Asagi with all...
Here is a small Nakayama Maruka Asagi with all stamps.
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09-04-2015, 02:32 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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No way to definitively tell provenance of this...
No way to definitively tell provenance of this stone.
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09-01-2015, 01:05 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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Just generalising here: The best acting stone...
Just generalising here:
The best acting stone should not cost more than $1k approx. Hiigher cost will be aesthetics weight ,size etc.
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08-31-2015, 05:20 AM
Thread: Nakayama Maruka
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You cannot tell from pictures how a stone will...
You cannot tell from pictures how a stone will perform in your hands but Hatanaka san is known for top shelf stones, not just Maruka stamped ones.
That does not make unstamped stones inferior.
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