finally found out how to sharpen!

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vollertron

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after months of experimenting and frustration - last night i finally figured out my own technique that results in razor sharp smooth edges.

1. I use a smith's sharpening system to coarsely profile the edge
2. I then use a lanskey ceramic rod box thing at 20 degrees and hone the blade until my fingernail runs smooth with no nicks
3. Finally I strop the blade using the back of a notepad.

results in razor sharp paracord popping success! once a guy at a gunshow taught me to use my fingernail to test the edge and find the problem spots i was golden. i'm so happy i cant stop sharpening things lol
 
Now, every time you attain a new level of sharpness, you'll be going back over all your knives to give them new edges. :) Welcome to another symptom of the disease.
 
Congratulates bud!

Sharpening freehand is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you are after even bevels.

Keep it up, I can always use another person that can answer my (many) questions. ;)
 
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