A Sharpmaker question...

It's pretty generally true that if you have more than a trivial amount of material to remove you should do your primary work on a medium to coarse hone. You not only waste a lot of time and energy using a fine hone you also will have a more difficult time getting rid of your edge burr if you do too much work on your fine hone. The coarser hones will tend to cut the steel while the finer hones can move material around (polish) more than cutting--thereby leaving a weak edge burr.

Unless you plan to use a knife for shaving you may also find the edge that you get with your medium hone is more effective for cutting. The microserrations left by the medium hone will slice material more effectively than the smoother edge of the fine hone. Even when you intend to push cut through material you will usually apply a slight crosswise motion that will work better with a little "toothiness" left on the edge.
 
Thanks... my blade is almost factory with a little dullness to it. I'm really hesitant about using that knife on this sharpmaker... plus I want to get some practice with my other blades first...just so I don't ruin my SERE... then I would be pissed...LOL!
 
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