Fast Method to Remove a Microbevel on a Convex Edge

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Anyone know a fast method to remove a microbevel on a convex knife without stones? Any help will be appreciated.
 
I have watched that series multiple times and I don't believe it mentions microbevels.
 
I have read it is easier to sharpen a convex edge without a microbevel, and no stones because i don't own any currently.
 
_Wraith said:
I have read it is easier to sharpen a convex edge without a microbevel, and no stones because i don't own any currently.
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its not really true :) if sharpening is taking too long (say 5-10min on the high side), use coarser grit ( 100-300),
or increase the angle so you're working the edge bevel
or increase the angle so you're microbevelig,
or use more force if your "stone" isn't cutting

a microbevel makes sharpening quicker/easier , you're just cutting off the burr, working on a very small amount of metal

you can get a stone locally, dollar tree $1 :) asian grocery ~$3, home depot ~$7
 
bucketstove said:
its not really true :) if sharpening is taking too long (say 5-10min on the high side), use coarser grit, or increase the angle, or use more force

a microbevel makes sharpening quicker/easier , you're just cutting off the burr, working on a very small amount of metal

you can get a stone locally, dollar tree $1 :) asian grocery ~$3, home depot ~$7
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If i knew how to post a picture i could show you that its only on the belly of the blade.
 
_Wraith said:
If i knew how to post a picture i could show you that its only on the belly of the blade.
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upload to tinypic of photobucket or ... and copy/paste url :)

its ok that its only at the belly, it won't hurt anything or affect cutting or sharpening much at all
tip/belly require a rotation anyway, so whats an extra stroke or two, its nothing

in one or two sharpenings it will be gone or your entire edge will be microbeveled so its nothing to worry about
 
bucketstove said:
upload to tinypic of photobucket or ... and copy/paste url :)

its ok that its only at the belly, it won't hurt anything or affect cutting or sharpening much at all
tip/belly require a rotation anyway, so whats an extra stroke or two, its nothing

in one or two sharpenings it will be gone or your entire edge will be microbeveled so its nothing to worry about
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I just pulled out some coarser sand paper and it's nearly gone. Thx for the help :)
 
I thought the microbevel was gone but after carving some wood I realised that my knife was super dull were the microbevel is.

Is this still a microbevel? If it what angle do I hold my knife at to remove it? Thanks.

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_Wraith said:
I thought the microbevel was gone but after carving some wood I realised that my knife was super dull were the microbevel is.
Is this still a microbevel? If it what angle do I hold my knife at to remove it? Thanks.
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Yes, a bevel is a bevel, even a tiny small one touching/forming the apex, even if the apex is dull
Forget about removing it, just sharpen that part of the knife.
If you use existing angle it will go quicker
its also common to have the same angle along the entire edge length
 
Easiest way to sharpen a convex edge is to strop it.

Keep stropping... You most likely have a wire edge.
 
_Wraith said:
I thought the microbevel was gone but after carving some wood I realised that my knife was super dull were the microbevel is.

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I'm having trouble making sense of this statement.

I suggest maybe you start over. Start with a medium grit sandpaper - strop. Move to a finer grit - strop. This is the easiest method to sharpen a convex edge. Put the sandpaper on a mousepad, or phone book, or something with some "give".

Don't worry about any "microbevel" nonsense at this point. Be steady. Hold a consistent angle. Use the "marker trick" if you need to, to see where the stropping is contacting the edge. Just get it sharp. Don't worry about microbevels or other technical terms.

If you want the answer to the title of this thread, my personal suggestion (since it's a convex edge) would be strop.
 
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AntDog said:
I'm having trouble making sense of this statement.

I suggest maybe you start over. Start with a medium grit sandpaper - strop. Move to a finer grit - strop. This is the easiest method to sharpen a convex edge. Put the sandpaper on a mousepad, or phone book, or something with some "give".

Don't worry about any "microbevel" nonsense at this point. Be steady. Hold a consistent angle. Use the "marker trick" if you need to, to see where the stropping is contacting the edge. Just get it sharp. Don't worry about microbevels or other technical terms.

If you want the answer to the title of this thread, my personal suggestion (since it's a convex edge) would be strop.
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That's exactly what I have been doing but I guess I have to keep trying. Thanks for the advice.
 
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