Free Handing on a Whetstone

[jaredmiller.dvm]

I am new to this but have a burning desire to put an edge on a knife freehand with a stone. I know that this will take time and practice but I want it bad. I looked for local guys for help and/or tips but it appears to be a dying art, at least around here. I do not mind spending money on guides if needed but ultimately I want to be able to accomplish this without a guide! Any help would be appreciated. Stone type, grit, strop, whatever it take I just need guidance.

Thanks,
Jared

 

[hiwa]

Check this out
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...hat-is-sharpening-a-knife-about-(2015-updates!)

 

[David Martin]

Is this the same topic started twice? DM

 

[jaredmiller.dvm]

possibly I am new to this so I may have submitted it twice?? Sorry about that.

 

[jc57]

possibly I am new to this so I may have submitted it twice?? Sorry about that.

I think you posted it once here and once in General, and the mods moved the one from General here. No big deal, it's all sorted out now.