Getting closer to HHT, but still a ways to go...

[bpeezer]

I have been sharpening every day for almost a year now, and have seen some substantial improvements. The long term goal was always a hanging hair test. I am getting closer, but I know that I need to go through more of a grit progression. Here is a video of my current results:

[video=youtube;LWlS96rHKjA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWlS96rHKjA&feature=youtu.be[/video]

I only used DMT XC, Chosera 1k, and 0.5 micron paste Besides actually hitting a good grit progression, does anyone have additional tips for getting there?

 

[Jason B.]

Add a 3k chosera and things will start to get much easier. Not being fine enough before stropping is really holding you back.

 

[bpeezer]

Thanks, I figured I was trying to rely way too much on the strop and not enough on stones. I have a 3k, I just haven't been using it much I'll get some more practice with it and see how much closer I can get.

 

[awestib]

How about a video of you actually sharpening? All of us could enjoy and also learn and maybe some of us can come up with some additional advice!! It seems to me that you are almost there!

 

[bpeezer]

How about a video of you actually sharpening? All of us could enjoy and also learn and maybe some of us can come up with some additional advice!! It seems to me that you are almost there!

I feel like I'll be self conscious but in all seriousness, that's a really good idea. I'll have to see if I can borrow my brothers video camera so I can get footage that doesn't look like it was filmed with a potato.

 

[bpeezer]

I had one good HHT last night! (more like this morning, I was up until 7:30 ) It was only with a single spot on a blade, and I only got it once, but dammit I got one It just so happened to be with my only knife in carbon steel, my only fixed blade, and my cheapest knife. The illustrious Mora! I know it doesn't really count if it's not consistently repeatable, but it's great just to know how an HHT feels.