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The Japanese Method Of Sharpening Tools

This method uses water stones for sharpening

Three stones are used 1000 grit, 5000 grit and 12,000 grit.

In addition you need a 140 grit diamond plate to keep your stones perfectly flat and to remove steel quickly when you get those cursed nicks in your blades.

There is one big difference compared to how we sharpen a blade in North America.

See if you know what it is?

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