JediJackBauer83
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Has anyone got any tips on sharpening knifes?
Just watched the video. What a great piece of equipment! A little too pricey for me but I'd definitely would like to own one some day. Same principle as the Gatco and Lansky systems but way more refined and accurate in holding that correct angle. Thanks for the video!
Not a big fan of ceramics myself. I think the best way to go is to get a few cheap knives and learn that way. I don't like having others sharpen my knives. I feel you are much better off learning to maintain your own equipment.Knife Sharpening by Steve Bottorff- Sharpening Made Easy
Scroll down about a third of the page and you will see chapter listings...I suggest you find a shop in town to true up your knives because as someone else said, you are going to screw them up. I know I did...
1. shop around for a good price 2. find a store that has been around for many years with a good reputation.
The best advice I found is to imagine you are trying to whittle a shaving off the stone as you sharpen. This gets you to the 22.5° you want. I use nothing but oil stones for my pocket knife, a steel for the kitchen knives with an occasional truing on the stones. I do use DMTs for a fast edge but it dulls quickly. IMO ceramic ruins a knife.