*These are the most simplified process.
Step 12. Rough Polishing
The part that makes up the blade is roughly shaved by an electric grindstone.
Step 16. Back Side Finishing Touches
The back side is polished down to a smooth shininess with a Whetstone.
Step 17. Front Side, Buffing, Wooden Polishing Finishing Touches
The blade is buffed using a spinning wooden polishing wheel.
Step 18. Back Side Wooden Polishing Finishing Touches
Further precise polishing is applied with a wooden polishing wheel.