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Am I missing anything that is needed?

BMCGear

BMCGear

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I got tired of systems; nothing wrong with them at all but I wanted to sharpen free hand. I mainly use knives with carbon steel. This is what I have to work with:

Norton Crystolone Combination Oil Stone
Smith Tri-Hone (Arkansas Stones)
Keen Kutter Razor Hone
2 Sided Strop with Green Compound and Black Compound
 
I would say you're missing a wedge, an angle guide / reference, possibly made out of printer paper :)
But if your edge bevels are established to where you can balance the knife on them, you don't really need a wedge:)
 
bucketstove said:
I would say you're missing a wedge, an angle guide / reference, possibly made out of printer paper :)
But if your edge bevels are established to where you can balance the knife on them, you don't really need a wedge:)
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I actually think the Smith comes with something like that. I just got it in and haven't had the chance to open it.
 
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