Even though I already had tons of fun in Chicago, Austin, and at the sharpening party, it was finally time to do what I initially intended to do on this trip – and that is to go to the Intern
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Jende Ceramic Sharpening Steels under the Microscope
We wanted to document the speed and ability of our Jende Ceramic Sharpening Steels. Aside from having remarkable anti-break technologies in the tip and handles, they also actually work really well,
Operation O.B.O.E and Bocal Majority Summer Camps – Austin, Texas
The second leg of my trip took me to Austin, Texas where the beautiful Chicago summer lake weather turned to hot and sunny Texas summer weather. I was scheduled to give some reed knife sharpening s
The Blade Show 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia
The Blade Show 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia started off great! For some reason, the travel gods were favorable. On my 14 hour flight from Hong Kong, the middle seat in a row of 3 was empty and I receiv
Shapton 16K Straight Razor Edge Chipping Controversy
This microscope progression of a Klas Tornblom 185 Hollow ground razor comes as a result of an ongoing conversation started back in 2009 with Sham (a.k.a. hibudgl on the forums), who is one of the
Maestro Wu D-4 Cleaver Turned into a Straight Razor using the Wicked Edge (WEPS)
Warning – I have over 9 years of straight razor shaving experience, so please do not attempt to shave with the biggest, sharpest implement of destruction you own! As with all challenges, some
Wicked Edge (WEPS) Shapton Video with Clay Alison
This video was published by Clay Alison of Wicked Edge, makers of the Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener (WEPS) . He used the prototype Shapton Pro WEPS stones on the Richmond Addict. I got an email f
2011 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Part 2 – What Happens in Atlanta…..
This is a continuation of the adventures leading up to the BLADE show in Atlanta in June 2011. Part 1, The Sharpening Party, can be found here. WEDNESDAY This being our first BLADE show, Ken of Pre
Guide to Using Wicked Edge (WEPS) Chosera and Shapton Stones
For those who are unfamiliar with the Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener (WEPS), its design delivers an extremely precise edge in a wide range of angles with ease. The stock WEPS platform comes standa
Shapton Pro Slip Stones – Available in 4 sizes and up to #30,000 Grit!
We have added a line of Shapton Pro slip stones in several standard sizes*! Link There are 4 standard sizes available in all Shapton Pro Grits – From #120 to #30,000 (.5 micron): 6″ Rod