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OK, so I tried the Amakusa and Coticule on the W&B Special. Got the edge to where it was somewhat sticky (pulled hair instead of cut) then moved to the Coticule. Shaved with the W&B Special last...

Since Modine's hone was hand picked he apparently was able to get a good one. Mine on the other hand is a different story. Tried again last and no matter what I tried, and I tried different...

Sounds like a plan! I think I will start the bevel setting process using the Amakusa then when the bevel gets close switch to the Welsh DT. If that turns out OK then go to either the Welsh LM or...

I have a 60x microscope to inspect the edge. Have been keeping an eye on it and so far no chipping. I think I might try a heavier slurry next time and maybe stay with the circle or the half strokes a...

That's a good looking stone! Is that an Amakusa Burl?

This whole ordeal is mostly an experiment. I have been using synthetics to set the bevel with Norton 1k, then 4k, 8k before finishing on Coticule, some times the Welsh DT & LM or the C12k. My plan,...

I recently acquired a Red Amakusa for an experiment; I'm trying to go from bevel setting to finish using natural hones only. So far I've spent roughly 4 hours trying to set the bevel on a W&B, best...