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2. Sharpening stone - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese traditionally use natural sharpening stones (referred to as tennen toishi [14]) wetted with water, as using oil on such a stone reduces its effectiveness. The geology of Japan provided a type of stone which consists of fine silicate particles in a clay matrix, somewhat softer than novaculite. [15]

3. Knife making - Wikipedia

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   These can range from a low-shine 280-320 grit finish to a mirror-shine. The high polish shine can be accomplished by buffing with chrome oxide (ex. white chrome, green chrome), hand rubbing with extremely fine wet-or-dry abrasive paper, or with a Japanese water-stone, which has an approximate grit of 10,000-12,000.

4. Japanese sword polishing - Wikipedia

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   Japanese sword blade and sharpening stone and water bucket at 2008 Cherry Blossom Festival, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington. Sword polishing is part of Japanese swordsmithing where a blade is polished after forging. It gives the shining appearance and beauty to the sword.

5. Knife sharpening - Wikipedia

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   A sharpening steel is a type of hardened cylindrical rod used similarly to honing stones. For example, a butcher steel is a round file with the teeth running the long way, while a packer steel (used in the meat packer's industry) is a smooth, polished steel rod designed for straightening the turned edge of a knife, [ 10 ] and is also useful for ...

6. Grindstone - Wikipedia

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   The working edge of the hatchet or axe was sharpened by rubbing it against an abrasive stone, eventually leading to the creation of a shallow oval-shaped groove over time, [4] The grooves vary in length from 80 mm (3.1 in) up to 500 mm (20 in), and can be up to 200 mm (7.9 in) wide and 100 mm (3.9 in) deep. They are often found near water ...

7. John Fetterman calls Japanese acquisition of US Steel ... - AOL

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   The company helped provide the steel that built the nation throughout the 1900s and played a critical role in the production of steel goods during World War II. The sale will be subject to ...