Japanese Knife Sharpening: With Traditional Waterstones
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764346806 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Provided are step-by-step instructions on proper knife sharpening accompanied by over 120 color photos, plus black and white graphics for clarity. Readers learn how to make knives sharp and obtain their very best performance. A chapter on the pinnacle of sharpening, polishing Japanese swords, completes the standard work for all users and friends of Japanese knives.. Important information on care for the waterstones is also provided to keep your sharpening stones useful for many years. Rudolf Dick, explains special Japanese knives, helps you choose the correct sharpening stones, and provides a detailed guide for sharpening practice. This is the ultimate guide to sharpening with traditional waterstones for all owners of Japanese knives. Details on the care for all major blade types are also provided, along with expert advice on the use of solid, abrasive materials, and steel. The expert, Dr
Dick mastered the art of sharpening with waterstones. After numerous visits to Japan, this mechanical engineer developed an enthusiasm for forging and sharpening Japanese blades. Striving for perfection, Dr. . Dr. Rudolf Dick is a leading expert in Japanese cutting tools
Francis Wong said like a ring binder. Not worth the price.not a hardcover booklike a ring binder. Fluff with lots of elementary picture. Korin on Utube is much more informative and free.. But there are plenty of great books for each of those topics Robert E. Connoley Really strong book. I keep looking for a book that is holistic in tradition, styles, sharpening and use, but that just doesn't seem to be out there. But there are plenty of great books for each of those topics. While there are a few minor translation issues, this book was very easy to follow and gave me the confidence to use the techniques. The book is spiral bound w. Smiling Hotei said Putting a razor edge on Japanese steel. Wow! This little handbook is excellent. Packed with information, everything is explained simply and directly. Great directions on how to use waterstones. Although this how-to guide is geared to sharpening Japanese knives (which have a hard steel core embedded in an iron "shell"), the methods can be applied to other edged tools and knives. Includes specific techniques
Striving for perfection, Dr. Dick mastered the art of sharpening with waterstones. Rudolf Dick is a leading expert in Japanese cutting tools. . After numerous visits to Japan, this mechanical engineer developed an enthusiasm for forging and sharpening Japanese blades. About the Author Dr