Great video Keith, and you're right, I much prefer someone who knows what they're talking about, rather then some parrot talking shit on a shaving forum. That's why I value your opinions and your knowledge on this stuff. You don't just talk about it, you actually do it. This is a great resource, I've learned a lot by watching your videos. Thank you.
Man I wish I click on more than one LIKE. This video has so much important information that helped me out so much than one can realize and Keith analyzing each raised problem or issue with critical thinking and experience. Thank you so much man.
I’ve recently ventured into wild, exciting and expensive world of JNATS, and I just have to say that the knowledge shared here is invaluable. Thanks for preventing me beforehand from possibility ruining the surfaces of my JNATS. I’ve just finished lapping my naugras as you showed.
Hi Keith, thank you for uploading your videos. I find them very educational and resourceful. Your website also has a lot of information and its helped me determine what to buy as i start my journey in resorting straight razors... again thank you for your help. Regards graham
Hey Keith, just to let you know that you are a wealth of knowledge!! Every video I watch I learn something from you!!!!!! Just like how you lap your tomo!!! Boy, I can't wait for the X-mass money to come in so I can get some of your stuff from your store!!! Keep the info coming !!! Marry Christmas and a happy new year to you Keith!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again Keith. I'm slowly coming to an understanding that time spent prepping is worth the investment. It's possible that under-dressed stones could be undermining the honing work of lots of people. Many of us want to know the"secret" of honing. Perhaps it lies in information like this and not fancy strokes and $2k stones...
The secret to honing is that there is no secret to honing. It is most definitely not about fancy strokes and 2k stones. It's all about knowing our tools and refining our skills, and practice, learning, humility and passion.
Keith, maybe a dumb question, but when you show that rocking motion and the getting the slight curve on the naguras, is that the same idea or motion you use when building a slurry on a stone? I assume rubbing a flat Nagura on a flat stone is not ideal / scratches stone as you mentioned?
It really depends on the stone, and the surface condition, and flatness. Sometimes, yes, I use huge nagura to fix up a stone. Other times, w/d sand paper. Sometimes, both. Occasionally, I use another full sized stone.
Are you using the same grit nagura? Example, 8000 grit stone you use 8000 grit nagura? Thanks man. Your videos are amazing. I am going through all of hem lol
Hi - thank you for watching and commenting. Natural stones can’t be evaluated in terms of grit, same for Nagura. Its a complex subject that I refer to in several vids.
@@KeithVJohnson1 i have noton whetstones. 1000,4000,8000, and a naniwa super stone 12k. What would you suggest? The 4,8,and 12k have black dirt like marks after honing. After watching videos of your ive found out that its micro pieces of metal.
Hi I would suggest honing a lot. That's the only way to learn. The black stuff is called swarf, you'll need to lap the stones flat, keep them flat and keep them clear of swarf. You should probably join my FB group - tomo nagura - most of the members hone often and they can be very helpful.
The paper I have out on my bench right now is Try-M-Ite by 3m, it's SIC - works fine. Dunno if it works better or worse than something or anything else, I just know that it works well.
