Damn, sharpening is fun

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BruceMack

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Seriously. When I’m engrossed I can forget most problems. Today’s bonus is better extension of my recently replaced knee. I stood a couple of hours at the bench reprofiling a blade to a more acute angle. My knee hurt a lot as I did it, but I tried to keep it extended, though having to sit occasionally. The upshot is improved extension, less pain, and a blade which slices beautifully.
I used the Lansky with medium and fine diamond stones to reduce the angle to less than 15°. Micro beveling with medium, fine and ultrafine Sharpmaker rods then produced a better edge than I have ever achieved. Sometimes good things happen from stupid actions.
 
BruceMack said:
Seriously. When I’m engrossed I can forget most problems. Today’s bonus is better extension of my recently replaced knee. I stood a couple of hours at the bench reprofiling a blade to a more acute angle. My knee hurt a lot as I did it, but I tried to keep it extended, though having to sit occasionally. The upshot is improved extension, less pain, and a blade which slices beautifully.
I used the Lansky with medium and fine diamond stones to reduce the angle to less than 15°. Micro beveling with medium, fine and ultrafine Sharpmaker rods then produced a better edge than I have ever achieved. Sometimes good things happen from stupid actions.
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It is extremely fulfilling to see it all pay off. Extremely painful when you do a bunch of freehand sharpening and it comes out duller.

I never have any luck with diamonds, they seem to only shred my edge.
 
Having interests that keep us active mentally and physically seem increasingly important. At least in my life. I'm happy to hear that a brother sharpener is finding side benefits to this hobby of ours. Glad your knee is getting better! ...and an edge you can be proud of to boot. Win win.
:)

Brian.
 
I can't think of another (hobby) task that is at once so simple yet so complex. Cooking is about as close as I can get. Edge sharpening can be amazingly rewarding, confidence crushing, and curiosity provoking. You can find yourself cemented in an unwavering opinion only to find yourself doubting everything you know.

So many options and opinions and true masters out there.

I love it.

I hope that knee gets better for you real soon Bruce!
 
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