Hello to everyone! I'd like to hear what everyone has to say about my freehand method. I first use a coarse stone and lightly work the edge of my knife alternating sides each stroke until I can feel a burr apex. Then I strop the burr off. Beings the only finer stone I have right now is a Arkansas stone I usually don't try to refine my edge any further I just try to maintain it. Will the Arkansas stone help any? My knives are a Kershaw leek, schrade uncle henry, and a couple that just say stainless.
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- Thread starter moredneck
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I guess if you can fully apex the edge, no problem with your technique. Further refinement is possible, but for a working edge, that should do.
If you want to explore further, sandpaper and HeavyHanded washboard is recommended. Check HeavyHanded post (he has many in this subforum) and click at his signature link.
If you want to explore further, sandpaper and HeavyHanded washboard is recommended. Check HeavyHanded post (he has many in this subforum) and click at his signature link.
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Hello all. Im new to the forum . I recently got into free hand sharpening and have got pretty decent with my king 1000/6000. I now would like to get a set of water stones .My budget is $ 350. Would like 4 stones in the set. I will use for japenese chef knives VG-10 pocket knives . ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ??
