Freehand Success

[tim8557]

I've been using my Edge Pro with great success. That being said, and never one to leave well enough alone, I purchased the Murray Carter Sharpening DVD. After watching him make it look so darn easy I decided to give it a whirl.

I purchased three Japanese Waterstones; 220 grit, 800 grit and a 4000grit. I tried it on my Centofante 4 that had gotten somewhat dull. It is VG-10 steel. Mimicking what Murray does, I have to admit that I did a pretty nice job for a first-timer

I still don't quite get Murray's 3-finger test for sharpness, especially what a knife would feel like after he had sharpened it. Maybe some of you freehanders or "Murray Devotees" can enlighten me.

I'm not going to throw away my Edge Pro, but between the waterstones, Sharpmaker, Edge Pro PRO and Ben Dales Ceramic Steel and F. Dick's smooth steel, I sshould be ready for anything. Now if only I had the type of job that allowed me to really beat the hell out of my blades....

 

[TedGamble]

still don't quite get Murray's 3-finger test for sharpness, especially what a knife would feel like after he had sharpened it. Maybe some of you freehanders or "Murray Devotees" can enlighten me.

Take a dull one and do the test. The edge will feel slippery and just slide across the pads of your fingertips. A sharp edge will grab.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

A sharper edge has a higher pressure is higher under a given force, this it will catch on the skin under a very light touch. Until you know by some other means what sharpness means it can however be difficult to know where a blade is sharp or just not dull. Once you have done it a lot and know for example what a blade which shaves feels like, it is more informative.

-Cliff

 

[bh49]

Congratulations on your freehand success. may be one day I will try too.
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