NWR: Murray Carter

As a well known knife abuser and an established total failure at using a stone I recently bought the Vulkanus sharpener (http://www.vulkanus-company.com/en/vulkanus/kunststoff.htm).

Supposedly adjusts to the angle of the knife. In any case, it took me three minutes to learn and now all my knives are way better than within acceptable limits. Nothing for afficionados, but recommended for anybody who just wants a really sharp knife at all times.

Not sure I would use it on an Aritsugu, but thankfully I was too cheap when visiting Kyoto.
 
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originally posted by Peter Creasey:

My experience has been that continued/constant use of a steel on a quality knife keeps its sharpness within acceptable limits.

. . . . . . Pete
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My understanding is that you aren't supposed to use a steel on Japanese knives, and I think we're talking about Japanese steel or knives here?

In the Bay Area, Hida Tool in Berkeley is excellent for Japanese knives.
 
originally posted by wrrntl:


What is your set up? Water stones?

My understanding is that blue and white steels hold a serious edge but wear down quicker. Their benefit is they come "right back." Stainless does not do this plus the angles are more dramatic on most customs.

If I buy mine it will be through a person who sharpens it for its lifetime on water stones (1000 to 6000 grit) and I see them once a month already.
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Both artificial (shapton) and natural stones.

With the same steel (AS) I get razor sharp edge with a few stroke on my Takedas while it is much more difficult on the Carters for less retention. Imho.
I'd say heat treatments

Finish on the Carters is miles better than the Takedas BTW
 
originally posted by Brézème:
originally posted by wrrntl:


What is your set up? Water stones?

My understanding is that blue and white steels hold a serious edge but wear down quicker. Their benefit is they come "right back." Stainless does not do this plus the angles are more dramatic on most customs.

If I buy mine it will be through a person who sharpens it for its lifetime on water stones (1000 to 6000 grit) and I see them once a month already.
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Both artificial (shapton) and natural stones.

With the same steel (AS) I get razor sharp edge with a few stroke on my Takedas while it is much more difficult on the Carters for less retention. Imho.
I'd say heat treatments

Finish on the Carters is miles better than the Takedas BTW
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Thank you! These are good insights for my decision
 
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