The Shapton Pro when you say isn't "as fine" is a misnomer They are both 12k and have 12k meshed Grit But They are different Grit Material They...
Any one recognize it ??? @Steve56 you know these stamps better than I do, look familiar ?? on bottom [img] Looks the same only on the top [img]...
You are talking about my friend Matt, we have had a few discussions about his experience with the Shapton 16K GS.. It is NOT across the board, we...
That is because it might actually be a Regrind, many factories offered this as a service after 1906 Some of the clues are subtle, the tail, the...
One thing you have right is the difference between Sharp and Smooth I said this years ago and it is still true,, "Sharp is easy, anyone can get...
You said that twice now, why do you think that ??
Here are a few 7/8 Thistle, any American razor over 6/8 is a pretty rare find. [IMG] Another of my prized Thistles in 6/8 [IMG] This is one...
I have a Amakusa Nagura, haven't reached for it that much, but it works pretty well with my Base
Yes I used a Kita Nagura on the Nakayama which is my goto for harder Japanese steel.. I am a firm believer in finding "Magic in the Mud" I lean...
Okay here is what I have found on these and several of the newer TI's They don't actually respond well to Natural stones, I had limited success...
Is it a C135 series TI ??? is there a stamp on the reverse ??
Right now, with a crazy prices on Eschers / Thuringens some of these make sense, I am still messing with a Haida Gwaii Slate also So many of the...
I have had a ToS genuine old stock I have honed on a genuine old stock WoA I haven't touched a Dali Tried the slates from AJ the second year they...
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I took a look through there You have 4 that stand out #0002 W&B FBU nice very nice #0009 Torrey in near perfect geometry, This might be the...
Catching up, hope you all made good use of the Memorial Day weekend, we spent it on the lake.. Yesterday on the hones.. Chosera -1-5-10 ladder...
So many myths continue in our hobby Buy the one you like, SS is Stain Less not impervious to rust, it is actually not often tempered as Hard as...
Cleaned, Polished, and Honed @Axeman556 Since we were talking about the Zulu's the other day, and this "GreenLizard" was on the hones today, I...
Sperry Topsiders were the goto deck shoe I bought some Rugged Sharks, I want to say in 2018 I find them to be a much better made shoe, and...
Zulu Grey - If you own a quality Thuringen you have nothing to gain from buying a Zulu Grey However when they were selling at $150 and Eschers...
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