I tried to turn a $10 Knife into a KATANA... and FAILED. (Ep.1)

The path to the "Master" is steep... today, I learned that lesson the hard way.

I attempted to awaken the soul of a cheap $10 mass-produced knife using Japanese whetstones. I wanted to give it a Razor Sharp "Katana" edge. But the paper test revealed the truth. The blade snagged. Result: INCOMPLETE.

As an apprentice, I do not hide my failures. This is part of the journey.

[ 🗡️ PROJECT: KATANA ]

[Tools Used]

Knife: KAI Select Edge 2000 ($10 Stainless Steel)

One day, I will forge my own Katana.

But the path to the "Master" is steep. My Master gave me a mission: "First, restore 1,000 rusty souls to understand the true heart of Iron."

Project: KATANA is the documentation of my journey. I search for abandoned, rusty, $1 junk knives—blades that have been forgotten by the world. I grind away the rust, sharpen the edge, and bring their souls back to life.

No talking. No music. Just the sound of the whetstone, the water, and the steel.

Witness the transformation. Join me on my path to 1,000 blades.

[ 📜 Mission Status ]

Current Target: $10 Factory Knife (Blade #001)

Mission Goal: Restore 1,000 Knives

Result: ❌ FAILED (Burr remaining)

[ 💬 To the Viewers ] I am still learning. Why do you think the edge snagged on the newspaper? Was it my angle? The steel quality? Please leave your advice in the comments. I read every single one to improve my skill.

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