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Shin Nagura whetstone
Let me tell you a short story about these stones.
On December 28, 2022, I got my hands on the demo version of the Shin Nagura stones for the first time. The Shin Nagura 1000 stone was an unusual size: thick, narrow, but relatively long. I have never been a fan of narrow stones. At that moment, I knew nothing about the stone. Is it a Splash-n-Go or does it require more water? I started with just a small amount of water. Working over the sink, adding water as needed is easy. However, Shin Nagura doesn't absorb much water, so you can start sharpening right away. Nowadays, I always test sharpening stones with an Aogami 2 blade, as using a familiar knife helps me understand the nuances of different stones best.
Now we come to the point where the famous Wow effect happens. I had only been sharpening for about 30 seconds when I realized I had found something new and amazing. This had never happened to me before, and I don't know if it will happen again; I have tested so many stones that it is hard to surprise me.
I am a sharpening stone nerd, but whenever I see a new stone, I think about its commercial viability and how it fits into my selection. With this stone, I was practically ready to make a purchase decision within 5 minutes. However, this was on the condition that the 1000 stone should be made in a standard size, and so it was.
Now, about 8 months later (September 5, 2023), these three stones have been added to the store.
So, what created the Wow effect?
The feedback the stone gives to the knife is in a class of its own. The feel, sound, and appearance during sharpening are something that can't be found in any other stone, at least not within the first 30 seconds. This still amazes me every time I use it.
When moving to the 3000 and 6000 stones, a slightly different finishing stone comes into play. These stones can be described as more refined, creamy, but surprisingly efficient.
This entire series can be compared to Morihei stones. Both contain natural stone powder and are worth opening up the surface. The style is very similar, but I now notice that Shin Nagura might be a stone with a broader range of applications than Morihei. Let's see what user feedback will tell us in the future.
On December 28, 2022, I got my hands on the demo version of the Shin Nagura stones for the first time. The Shin Nagura 1000 stone was an unusual size: thick, narrow, but relatively long. I have never been a fan of narrow stones. At that moment, I knew nothing about the stone. Is it a Splash-n-Go or does it require more water? I started with just a small amount of water. Working over the sink, adding water as needed is easy. However, Shin Nagura doesn't absorb much water, so you can start sharpening right away. Nowadays, I always test sharpening stones with an Aogami 2 blade, as using a familiar knife helps me understand the nuances of different stones best.
Now we come to the point where the famous Wow effect happens. I had only been sharpening for about 30 seconds when I realized I had found something new and amazing. This had never happened to me before, and I don't know if it will happen again; I have tested so many stones that it is hard to surprise me.
I am a sharpening stone nerd, but whenever I see a new stone, I think about its commercial viability and how it fits into my selection. With this stone, I was practically ready to make a purchase decision within 5 minutes. However, this was on the condition that the 1000 stone should be made in a standard size, and so it was.
Now, about 8 months later (September 5, 2023), these three stones have been added to the store.
So, what created the Wow effect?
The feedback the stone gives to the knife is in a class of its own. The feel, sound, and appearance during sharpening are something that can't be found in any other stone, at least not within the first 30 seconds. This still amazes me every time I use it.
When moving to the 3000 and 6000 stones, a slightly different finishing stone comes into play. These stones can be described as more refined, creamy, but surprisingly efficient.
This entire series can be compared to Morihei stones. Both contain natural stone powder and are worth opening up the surface. The style is very similar, but I now notice that Shin Nagura might be a stone with a broader range of applications than Morihei. Let's see what user feedback will tell us in the future.
Näin teroitin Glestain kokkiveitsen Shin Nagura hiomakivillä.
