pinklather
Well-Known Member
I've grown fond of blades that have at least a minimal smile. Those with a moderate or pronounced smile are said to benefit from a 'sweeping' or 'swooping' (arc) stroke. My existing finisher is an asagi that's about 6.5" long. It seems there's not much longitudinal stroke before the arc must be completed. This, along with it being a very slow cutter, means either ALOT of circles/elipses and a few sweeping strokes, or even more sweeping strokes.
Those of you that like smiling blades, have you found the smaller stones to be a similar constraint - making you prefer the long (200mm) lengths? Or does that make you seek a faster cutting stone to make up for the short longitudinal travel?
Many Thx
Those of you that like smiling blades, have you found the smaller stones to be a similar constraint - making you prefer the long (200mm) lengths? Or does that make you seek a faster cutting stone to make up for the short longitudinal travel?
Many Thx