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Hawkbill blades - how to sharpen freehand?
- Thread starter Casares
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ahh we've got crossed wires. I don't mean hold the cutting edge so that the angle it rubbs against the rod at is at a right angle (about 15 to 20 is right for that) but that you tilt the handle downwards (assuiming the rod is pointing up)
I took some photos to try and help
and tilting the handle so that the cutting edge is 90degrees to the rod
I took some photos to try and help
and tilting the handle so that the cutting edge is 90degrees to the rod
When it comes to sharpening, I prefer to avoid Diamond Steel stones, and stick with waterstones and ceramics, as I've found that I get a better edge with them. I've owned a number of karambits and hawkbills, and I've found that the best way to sharpen them is to use coarse, rounded stones, and work your way down to round seramic stones. By doing that, you get a hell of an edge, especially if you keep the bevel between 25 and 30 degrees on each side.