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Here's my latest replica of the full tang Western Model 49 scaled down version. Originals are just under 15" and this one's 10 5/8" OAL in 8670 and chechem scales and brass hardware. This one's fought me every step of the way post HT and now sits at 400 grit.22-9-2.jpg
 
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Trying to learn and improve my stone polishing. 26c3/wrought iron
 
We've. purchased a 3D printer and will be using it mainly to print the degree wedges that come with the BJ. Each wedge will be printed using a specific color so it will be easy to recognize. Each wedge will be marked with the degrees on it as well. We will have the first sets ready to go on the first of November. Please leave a comment you like. We want to know what you think. Regards, Fred
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just discovered this works pretty well for cutting foil
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Fred.Rowe said:
We've. purchased a 3D printer and will be using it mainly to print the degree wedges that come with the BJ. Each wedge will be printed using a specific color so it will be easy to recognize. Each wedge will be marked with the degrees on it as well. We will have the first sets ready to go on the first of November. Please leave a comment you like. We want to know what you think. Regards, Fred
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Phenominal idea, I wish I had thought of it as I have a 3d printer and need more angles than the ones that came with my Bubble Jig.
 
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Synthetic stones.


I like the Shapton 220 and debado 180
Shapton glass for mid grits
Gesshin jinzo aoto
Then king hyper 2000
Naniwa super 3000
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A nice Japanese natural stone can be a serious game changer for stone polishing. The hard part is finding a good one, that isn't the price of a heat treating oven. I've had ok luck buying koppas (small or odd shaped stones) for reasonable prices.

Also if you want to go above the 3k super stone. I found the kitayama 8k was pretty good for polishing, it's finicky buy once you've figured out the stone it will give a great polish. I literally wore through mine I used it so much.
 
A King 800 does a nice start for a Kasumi finish. A softer Hakka or Aoto is often the next step before going up to a finishing stone. Softer, muddy stones seem to work pretty well for kasumi finishes. I have some finger stones as well that I have tried. Something on the list to do in the future when I start doing San Mai blades!
 
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