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by Chappychap
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:31 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: First time sharpening 63-64 HRC - any advice?
Replies: 13
Views: 2365

First time sharpening 63-64 HRC - any advice?

Hi folks, since getting into jknives I've been stropping regularly and taking good care of my blades. But after considering the performance of my ~4-5 month old Kurosaki Raijin last night whilst making bibimbap, I think it may be time for its inaugural sharpening. It was skidding on tomato skin a lo...
by Chappychap
Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Knife Knowledge, Skills, Technique and Care
Topic: Forcing a patina on Anryu Hammered nakiri
Replies: 5
Views: 2602

Forcing a patina on Anryu Hammered nakiri

Hi there, first time poster long time listener. I've been searching around the forum for some advice on how to best prepare my new Anryu hammered B#2 nakiri for use, in terms of forcing a patina. I have a few questions that I'm hoping some knowledgeable, kind person here can help me with: 1. For thi...