Shohonyama Awase Toishi Pass Around

[JoeWheels]

Single bevel is just half the work, right?

[JoeWheels]

Close-ups were with microscope to show more of what the stone does.

[JoeWheels]

Wow, that was quick. Thanks for the review Joe.

Macros look great but hard to tell what it would look like (cosmetically)...got any zoomed out shots?

Cosmetically the knives look as always. No extra scratches from sharpening if that's what you mean.
No change in contrast to speak of.

[JoeWheels]

[nakneker]

Great review Joe. I’ve been tempted to invest in a microscope for the same reason.minwatch a you tuber who is a stone fanatic and looks at Stone results through a microscope hooked to his PC after every 10-20 strokes. It’s amazing to see what the different stones do and I have to think it would be a time saver revealing poor stones. Good stuff!

[JoeWheels]

Great review Joe. I’ve been tempted to invest in a microscope for the same reason.minwatch a you tuber who is a stone fanatic and looks at Stone results through a microscope hooked to his PC after every 10-20 strokes. It’s amazing to see what the different stones do and I have to think it would be a time saver revealing poor stones. Good stuff!

Thanks Sean,

It's easy to set up a laptop next to where you're working and simply run the edge under the scope frequently like that.
I know better what to do or not do when I can see what's going on.
Sure, after awhile you can feel it too, but when you really want to dial it in...

[nakneker]

Great review Joe. I’ve been tempted to invest in a microscope for the same reason.minwatch a you tuber who is a stone fanatic and looks at Stone results through a microscope hooked to his PC after every 10-20 strokes. It’s amazing to see what the different stones do and I have to think it would be a time saver revealing poor stones. Good stuff!

Thanks Sean,

It's easy to set up a laptop next to where you're working and simply run the edge under the scope frequently like that.
I know better what to do or not do when I can see what's going on.
Sure, after awhile you can feel it too, but when you really want to dial it in...

I’m setting up a new sharpening area now. I may get that set up, might reach out for some pointers in a couple months if that’s cool with you?

[JoeWheels]

Of course!

[lsboogy]

Stone shows a pretty even grain size - very very nice.

[ChefKnivesToGo]

Hi Joe,

When you’re done trying the stone please ship it to Sean next. Ray said he was too busy and wants to drop out.

[Kalaeb]

Wow, that was quick. Thanks for the review Joe.

Macros look great but hard to tell what it would look like (cosmetically)...got any zoomed out shots?

Cosmetically the knives look as always. No extra scratches from sharpening if that's what you mean.
No change in contrast to speak of.

Yes, was referring to ability to create kasumi finish.

[nakneker]

Hi Joe,

When you’re done trying the stone please ship it to Sean next. Ray said he was too busy and wants to drop out.

Address sent

[mauichef]

Stone arrived today.......it's now on the way to Sean.
Unfortunately too busy right now.

[nakneker]

Stone is here, received in good condition. I’ll spend some time with it this weekend before I head out of town Monday. Who is next? I’ll get it headed your way Monday.

Looks like a great stone, it will be fun to see what it’s all about.

[ChefKnivesToGo]

My deba could use a brush up, but... I'm not the usual stone customer. Then again, I'm happy to write a review+photos

Hi Dan,

Sean is ready to send the stone out. Do you want to be next?

[ChefKnivesToGo]

I'll give it a go

Hi David,

Would you like to go after Dan?

[Altadan]

I'm ready
I'll send Sean my details

[J david]

I'll give it a go

Hi David,

Would you like to go after Dan?

Sure. Dan knows where to find me.

[nakneker]

I'm ready
I'll send Sean my details

Address received Dan. I’ll send it on Monday, gonna spend sometime with it on Sunday

[Altadan]

Gentlemen, my sincere apologies for the lengthy silence!
I'll put a few words and pictures together over the weekend!
Who's next in line? I can ship it Monday morning