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2channel <> I have used 3M diamond lapping films mounted on EP glass blanks and had superb results. Quite inexpensive to dip your toe versus buying new mounted stones. PM me if you want to know more.

Cheers,

Rick

I have a HAP40 nakiri that I last sharpened November 2013. The edge I put on was both fairly acute @ 10 degrees per side and highly refined. I used Shapton Pros 1K->2K->5K and the steel felt no different than Aogami Super. I continued with a tight diamond progression to 0.1u. Using the knife ~ 3 tim...

Fancier<> Most commonly available AEB-L kitchen knives top out at around 61 HRC. You may indeed need to go custom for a higher hardness. HAP40 is stainless for all intents and purposes and can be taken to 67 HRC. I guess I should sharpen my HAP40 nakiri before the holidays roll around. It doesn't re...

I recommend a monosteel 240mm gyuto with a flat Sabatier profile. No greater than 2mm at the spine and no heavier than 140 grams. Octagonal wa handle made of G10 or carbon fiber. Do the first in Aogami super and follow up with HAP40 and S110V models. Should be a hit.

Cheers,

Rick

Ankerson wrote:Around 1,266 YARDS of cardboard....

Your test has no scientific meaning since your results were not in METERS. :D

Eye opening stuff Jim! Thanks for the work!

Rick

You can always FedEx stuff ahead. Some people FedEx all their luggage in advance. There are even luggage services that pick your gear up at your house and it's waiting at your hotel when you arrive.

That was worth the click! How do you go about filming at 2400fps? I used to use 16mm at 600fps for some very specialized work that has now gone digital. It took a few seconds for the cameras to spool up to speed.

Cheers,

Rick

hawaiihunter<> Most responses to your question are assuming the knife has an (unintentional) asymmetric grind. OK, lets run with that. Wouldn't the obvious path forward be to incorporate an asymmetrical bevel? Adjust the bevel a few degrees between sides. Yes it's a pain and I never bother with it,...

I would have excused myself from the business meeting and straight up asked. Then come back to the table and discussed a bit about my Spydercos. Nothing crazy, just remark about being a collector. Who knows, the client may be also? Even if not, it brings something interesting to the mix and draws th...

gijoe945 wrote:August 2014. page 36 . Sorry, there is twelve tested.

Is that the issue with a time machine on the cover?

MadRookie wrote:...when I EDC an older blade & I sit & flick it at the bar...

If I pulled a knife and started flicking it in a US bar I would likely get spoken to by the boys in blue.

I posted the below in the original thread that spawned this one. I own knives in all 3 steels. I believe Shirogami 1 is too similar to Aogami Super. A bit easier to sharpen, a bit less edge retention, and a bit more reactive. Even Aogami Super was a ballsy step IMO given the care it requires. If you...

I believe Shirogami 1 is too similar to Aogami Super. A bit easier to sharpen, a bit less edge retention, and a bit more reactive. Even Aogami Super was a ballsy step IMO given the care it requires. If you're going to keep the Hitachi steel theme I think HAP40 is a must. Can be hardened to Rc 67, fi...