Can you believe it?

[Obsessed with Edges]

heavyhanded, I've seen multiple references to a washboard but I don't think I understand what you're referring to, could you post a picture?

There's a link in his signature line, for his washboard.


David

 

[cbwx34]

heavyhanded, I've seen multiple references to a washboard but I don't think I understand what you're referring to, could you post a picture?

It's in his signature....

Washboard Sharpening

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I have learned so much about the art and science of sharpening and related tasks from the experienced people here on BF, for which I am very grateful. After learning so much (but with much more to learn) I'm starting to think that I've never really sharpened a knife, only done limited "edge maintenance."

My knives are mostly inexpensive traditional folders with modest steels that are used for daily utilitarian tasks (cutting fruit, rope/twine, packing tape, etc.) and for them I find I can achieve an acceptable (paper slicing and limited shaving ability) edge with just a few simple tools that will all fit in a single pocket: a Victorinox pocket ceramic rod, an EZ-LAP four inch, 1200 grit, pocket diamond stone, and an Opinel mini-steel. For a bit more refinement I have a strop made from a piece of carving leather glued to a scrap of hardwood plywood and loaded with Flexcut gold polishing compound.