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by pjwoolw
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Precise Sharpening - Ken Schwartz
Topic: Ken Schwartz Passed Away
Replies: 39
Views: 8381

Re: Ken Schwartz Passed Away

In case you hadn't heard, his wife passed away earlier this year.
I spoke to him the evening before she passed in the early morning of the next day.
by pjwoolw
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Charity Ideas
Topic: Ken Schwartz Passed Away
Replies: 41
Views: 5572

Re: Ken Schwartz Passed Away

[/quote]In case you hadn't heard, his wife passed away earlier this year.
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I spoke to him the evening before she passed in the early morning of the next day.
by pjwoolw
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Precise Sharpening - Ken Schwartz
Topic: Ken Schwartz Passed Away
Replies: 39
Views: 8381

Re: Ken Schwartz Passed Away

Just found out Ken passed away. Thank you Mark for posting this. A sad day for sure. I hadn't heard from him in a few weeks. Unusual as we spoke at least every couple of weeks. Voicemail was full and no response to texts today sent me searching. Leaves a big hole in my life. If anyone has any inform...
by pjwoolw
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Charity Ideas
Topic: Ken Schwartz Passed Away
Replies: 41
Views: 5572

Re: Ken Schwartz Passed Away

Just found out Ken passed away. Thank you Mark for posting this. A sad day for sure. I hadn't heard from him in a few weeks. Unusual as we spoke at least every couple of weeks. Voicemail was full and no response to texts today sent me searching. Leaves a big hole in my life. If anyone has any inform...
by pjwoolw
Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: SOLD - Idahone fine ceramic rod
Replies: 9
Views: 807

Re: WTS: Idahone fine ceramic rod

Looks like a 12" rod. Correct?
by pjwoolw
Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTB: OG Richmond GT Wa Gyuto
Replies: 7
Views: 3195

Re: WTB: OG Richmond GT Wa Gyuto

I have one could let go. Its one of the early ones IIRC. 45mm height and the big logo. 240ish in length. Been sitting in its box pretty much since I picked it up from Steve Gamache.
by pjwoolw
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Comparison of low grits
Replies: 12
Views: 3361

Re: Comparison of low grits

Think Nubatama.
by pjwoolw
Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R2....vs everything else
Replies: 29
Views: 7922

Re: R2....vs everything else

R2 is my favorite stainless for kitchen knives.
by pjwoolw
Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Coarse Stone Recommendation for Thinning
Replies: 32
Views: 6382

Re: Coarse Stone Recommendation for Thinning

The Nubatama black 180 is a darn good stone. Interchangeable with the 220 really since they are so close in grit. If you didn't know you couldn't tell the difference using the stone. Or I can't anyway.
by pjwoolw
Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Knife Sharpening Service - Seriously?
Replies: 17
Views: 3281

Re: New Knife Sharpening Service - Seriously?

That is the rack setup from Mike at Perfect Edge.
by pjwoolw
Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Nubatama 320, 1k & 3k - SOLD!
Replies: 34
Views: 6662

Re: Nubatama 320, 1k & 3k - SOLD!

Nice catch Ray!
by pjwoolw
Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Nubatama Ume 8k - SOLD!
Replies: 8
Views: 2051

Re: Nubatama Ume 8k - SOLD!

That 8K is a good stone. Get acquainted with it. Let it grow on you.
by pjwoolw
Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: What finishing stone do you like after chosera’s 3k
Replies: 34
Views: 6585

Re: What finishing stone do you like after chosera’s 3k

Nubatama 5K Bamboo is next for me.
by pjwoolw
Sun Mar 25, 2018 8:15 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Oh dear...
Replies: 18
Views: 4273

Re: Oh dear...

Keep the angle up on those Chicagos. Over 20 degrees. Anything lower and the edge will do an insta-roll first time it hits anything.
by pjwoolw
Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Should I take a sharpening course
Replies: 36
Views: 6093

Re: Should I take a sharpening course

Any which way you go its more about learning how not to sharpen so you can learn to sharpen. Broida's videos are good if you can keep up with him. Carter's have good points if you can put up with the guy. Peter Nowlan has some very informative articles and videos as does Ken Schwartz. There isn't an...
by pjwoolw
Tue Mar 06, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Suggestions for new stone for novice sharpener
Replies: 24
Views: 4873

Re: Suggestions for new stone for novice sharpener

OP if I could PM you I would. Do yourself a favor and give Ken Schwartz (209-612-2790) or myself a call.
by pjwoolw
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Suggestions for new stone for novice sharpener
Replies: 24
Views: 4873

Re: Suggestions for new stone for novice sharpener

If its the SG2 steel knife at the moment I go with whatever 400ish stone I happen to have handy, Chosera 800, Shapton Pro 1500 ( my only Shapton ), Chosera 3000 and finish on the Nubatama 5K. Since I lack Nubatama stones in the 400ish - 3000 range this progression works quite well.
by pjwoolw
Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Some questions on finishing stone and strop
Replies: 11
Views: 2835

Re: Some questions on finishing stone and strop

Me thinks your edge is actually a burr that has folded over.
by pjwoolw
Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Pride Abrasive
Replies: 40
Views: 7946

Re: Pride Abrasive

I'm in.
by pjwoolw
Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Nubutama Stones Loading
Replies: 14
Views: 3938

Re: Nubutama Stones Loading

I think this thread is over thinking things a bit. I think I would be concerned if the stone didn't pick up swarf. Any stone is going to load up depending on the technique and pressure used. That 320, as with many of the higher end Nubatama stones, is a transitional stone to the next grit. Likely a ...