I purchased a cheaper stockman the other day, i wanted it for whittling and everyday carry, but i encountered a problem:
The pen blade and the wharncliffe blades i was able to get hair popping sharp as i need for whittling, but for some reason, no matter what i do to the primary-clip blade, it just wont sharpen correctly... i stropped it for about an hour --after grinding new bevels on it -- and it will just barely "tear" the paper which is unacceptable to me.
Could this be an improper heat treat issue, or some other factor Im not seeing? When sharpening, it does produce a burr...after its taken off its still dull as butter. (Lets just assume that i do know how to sharpen)
Thanks for any input
The pen blade and the wharncliffe blades i was able to get hair popping sharp as i need for whittling, but for some reason, no matter what i do to the primary-clip blade, it just wont sharpen correctly... i stropped it for about an hour --after grinding new bevels on it -- and it will just barely "tear" the paper which is unacceptable to me.
Could this be an improper heat treat issue, or some other factor Im not seeing? When sharpening, it does produce a burr...after its taken off its still dull as butter. (Lets just assume that i do know how to sharpen)
Thanks for any input