First re-profile.

[Cravin01]

Some of you may remember this picture of my abused work knife and how it has been sharpened by many different people over the years, Well I finally stepped up and I got a sharpening system and learning everything I can. This is my first re-profile, Its not hair popping sharp yet but I'm looking into a black Arkansas stone and a strop to get it there. Any suggestions by the experienced guys out there is warm welcomed.

Before.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-.../jqV6eqM_3Rc/w702-h395-no/20150223_092536.jpg
After.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...I/AAAAAAAADKc/1ooaFJej6Uo/w702-h395-no/15+-+1

 

[Brock O Lee]

That looks great, well done on your first attempt !

 

[Cravin01]

Thank you, I hope to get very good at it, and quicker.

 

[SpeedHoles]

Nice work! What sharpening system?

That blade isn't too far off from becoming a wharncliffe now, haha.

 

[Cravin01]

I'm using a KME sharpener with diomond stones, also have a double sided strop with white and black compound on the way....I hope that gets me to a mirrored edge.

 

[Screwloose]

Looks good! Also liked the way you cleaned up the finish on the blade and pocket clip. Can barely see the deep scratches on the clip. What did you clean/polish them with?

 

[Cravin01]

I Just used Ether to remove the paint on the clip and scrubbed it with a old toothbrush. Believe it or not, I tried to dye the handle royal blue with Rit dye but it didn't change anything...