Alan Ryder

[Alan Ryder]

Ok thanks. I may have to look into that. I have one that I have plugged into my computer but haven’t really played with it much. I make do with a loop so far.

[Alan Ryder]

Still for sale?

[Alan Ryder]

Thanks. I had tried looking searching first I figured someone had done it already. Apparently my google skills are severely lacking.

[Alan Ryder]

I do use an angle finder but typically only on the first set of stones and maybe a couple stones in to double check. Problem I’m running into now is when I stropped the Para 2 I dropped the angle by 2 and didn’t realize but looks like I was only hitting the shoulder. Plus I was having trouble hitting the jaws. So need to play with only dropping 1 degree or look into the high angle adapter. I used the top holes and sharpened at 15 degrees.  However to do it I found I set the bar at 16 and then dialed in the micro adjustment.

[Alan Ryder]

How’s the knife holding up so far?  I’m really intrigued by this steel. I’ve got a Para in S110v and one of my favorite knives. Debating weather to get the Para2 in or the Manix 2 in maxamet.  Can’t decide between the two. What did you end up sticking with on your micro bevel? I saw some people had issue with chipping. Did you do anything different than your regular methods?  Any advice on dealing with the plunge grind?  Appears that my Spyderco collection will be increasing again.   Just did the Para2 upnthrough 1500 diamond then the 6 micron lapping and 4/2 strops.  Not quite as refined as I’d like but getting better. So bout ready to try a harder steel.

[Alan Ryder]

So I just order a Yahiko VG-10 Gyuto. Can’t wait to see how the harder steel does with holding an edge and then sharpening. I plan to use it till the Tojiro ITK (white steel#2) and funds come back into stock. Then I’m hoping after some good use to sharpen them at the same time and see how the sharpening and then edge formation and retention go. Any advice on how to actually quantify sharpness beyond it cuts paper well and shaves my arm so it just be sharp which are my current go to methods. Hopefully I’ll have a good micro in time to get some factory grind shots in.

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[Alan Ryder]

Thanks for all the replies. I’ve been searching through the forum for a while now getting advice. So far I’ve kept it simple and straight forward but just ordered the 1500 diamond with 6m lapping and the 4/2 strops so trying to get a bit more advanced with my sharpening techniques and such.  I have been using up to the 1200/1600 ceramics. How are the 70/30 bevels to sharpen?  Pretty straight forward or do they tend to be tricky?  What about flattening the blades?  Are you able to do it on the WE, how often you recommend doing it? What are your recommended grit progression on the Gyuto style?  I like the idea of inspecting the blade before use and using the blade before sharpening.  Will a 40x jeweler loop work or do I need a USB Microscope?

I forgot to mention I was going to look at getting a Wa handle over western. Do you notice much difference in performance of the 70/30 over the even bevels. I was actually looking at the Torijo ITK. I’ve seen some people complain about it rust fast even for a high carbon blade.  I like the idea of the high Carbon blades for performance and am ok with the extra maintenance but don’t want to have to steep a learning curve that I spend all my time worrying about cleaning and drying the knife.  I have two higher carbon blades but they are on the very cheap end and I only use them for a very few specific task. I keep a light coat of oil on my high carbon knives but they also sit for sometimes months between use. You recommend doing that on a daily used knife or just clean and dry enough?

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[Alan Ryder]

I was hoping for around $80 but not sure if that is reasonable or not for a decent Japanese. If not what range would you recommend? Cheaper is always better. I was thinking of maybe trying the traditional handle but not sure on that yet. Is there any pro or cons of that over the western hadlenon the Japanese style?

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