Official Retirement from the HAD Society

Jimbo · 06-26-2008, 04:08 AM

Well fellows, it took many months, numerous shopping excursions, and hour upon hour scouring the web, but I feel I'm about ready to lay aside the HAD.

It was a hard fought battle and there were many casualties along the way. The most prominent, of course, being my wallet. I've ended up with many, many (many) stones. However, I have finally defeated my enemies with the purchase of a perfect Nakayama Asagi from So.

No photos at the moment as I only just got it in the post. Hopefully tomorrow.

James.

nun2sharp · 06-26-2008, 04:13 AM

What? No 12 step program?

Bill S · 06-26-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nun2sharp

What? No 12 step program?

It takes more than 12 steps to end up at this point.

There will be more to come.

Photoguy67 · 06-26-2008, 04:21 AM

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is HAD?
Photoguy67

coachmike · 06-26-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Photoguy67

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is HAD?
Photoguy67

HAD = Hone Addiction Disorder!!!!

JMS · 06-26-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Well fellows, it took many months, numerous shopping excursions, and hour upon hour scouring the web, but I feel I'm about ready to lay aside the HAD.

It was a hard fought battle and there were many casualties along the way. The most prominent, of course, being my wallet. I've ended up with many, many (many) stones. However, I have finally defeated my enemies with the purchase of a perfect Nakayama Asagi from So.

No photos at the moment as I only just got it in the post. Hopefully tomorrow.

James.

This means you'll be selling your other hones of course!?

Unlikely that you're through with HAD! More likely just beginning at another, more expensive level!

Here's hoping you are compensated well for your work!!

Jimbo · 06-26-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JMS

This means you'll be selling your other hones of course!?

Unlikely that you're through with HAD! More likely just beginning at another, more expensive level!

Here's hoping you are compensated well for your work!!

O ye of little faith!

Technically, I do need some of my other stones as this new one is of too high a grit on its own. But, you never know with a few of the others....

I'm overworked and underpaid, actually. It's my wife that earns the big bucks!!

James.

iron maiden · 06-26-2008, 06:11 AM

Glad to hear you found your holy grail, Jimbo!

Jimbo · 06-27-2008, 01:25 AM

Thanks Ironmaiden.

Anyway, as promised, some pictures.

I haven't used it yet, as I need to lacquer the sides. I also got an Atoma 1200 grit diamond plate while I was at it, to use on the stone for slurry and lapping. It's still on its way from Japan. Apparently it needs to be caulked on one side to stop it rusting on the inside

. Guess I'll see when it arrives.

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James.

Bill S · 06-27-2008, 02:14 AM

Very nice looking rock! Let us know what kind of results you get with it.

Jimbo · 06-27-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill S

Very nice looking rock! Let us know what kind of results you get with it.

Yes, I will do.

I've just received 4 razors from a member here to hone for him. Two of them are basically identical NOS Dorkos - perfect opportunity to test this stone against my others on the same blade.

James.

randydance062449 · 07-02-2008, 03:14 AM

Official retirement? ya right, you just graduated to the expensive league!

Chris L · 07-02-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Official retirement? ya right, you just graduated to the expensive league!

Exactly. You've cured your HAD?........

:roflm ao

I've said that a bunch of times now. Then I see a poor little old vintage coticule at an antique store all covered in grime and homeless. Well, I just have to take the little old orphan home for $10, don't I? I mean wouldn't it be cruelty at its worst if I didn't???

Nice stone, Jimbo. I have one coming from So as we speak as well. I think yours is a heap thicker though so must have cost a bigger chunk of change. I'll of course post pics of mine in Show and Tell when it arrives.

Chris L

JMS · 07-02-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisl

Exactly. You've cured your HAD?........

:roflm ao

I've said that a bunch of times now. Then I see a poor little old vintage coticule at an antique store all covered in grime and homeless. Well, I just have to take the little old orphan home for $10, don't I? I mean wouldn't it be cruelty at its worst if I didn't???

Nice stone, Jimbo. I have one coming from So as we speak as well. I think yours is a heap thicker though so must have cost a bigger chunk of change. I'll of course post pics of mine in Show and Tell when it arrives.

Chris L

You succumbed! Was it my stone that got you?

Chris L · 07-02-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JMS

You succumbed! Was it my stone that got you?

Yes, I believe that it was. I can blame it on you then?

Chris L

JMS · 07-02-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisl

Yes, I believe that it was. I can blame it on you then?

Chris L

I guess I walked right into that one!

Jimbo · 07-02-2008, 06:23 AM

Oh alright. Maybe I haven't cured my HAD, but it's definitely on sabbatical at the moment.

Anyway, used it yesterday on two Dorkos. My oh my! So told me it was a very fine stone, and quite fast too. I got the edges to a happy place on the Shapton 16K and then moved on to this stone.

Test shave - well, the first few strokes were amazing. But unfortunately I think I may have overhoned, 'cause after one side of the face was done the edge went dull on me. Take two tomorrow, being a bit more careful this time.

James.

Kees · 07-02-2008, 07:35 AM

Nice rock! I use my Nakayama after the Escher or Thuringian.