I have a ZDP caly 3 and I would like to keep it in good cutting shape when I use it. So does anyone know what I could do to touch up the blade without removing so much metal? I have a strop with all compounds and a sharpmaker with all rod types. If anyone knows an easy way please let me know. I know ZDP is very hard to sharpen so any tips would help. Thanks
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How would you touch up ZDP-189 and keep it well sharp?
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You already have the answer. Sharpmaker and a strop. Watch the video for instructions, it's very easy to use. Also, sharpening questions go in this section:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/794-Maintenance-Tinkering-amp-Embellishment
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As RevDevil said, You have good equipment already. I made my Acies the scariest sharp knife I ever touched on my WEPS (WickedEdge)
it will whittle hair by simply laying it on and pulling it. Does anyone need that kind of edge? I don't think so, I did it because I wanted to do it.
You have the stuff to keep it sharp. All I would add is, Keep it that way. Don't let it get to far gone, that is some hard stuff.
it will whittle hair by simply laying it on and pulling it. Does anyone need that kind of edge? I don't think so, I did it because I wanted to do it.
You have the stuff to keep it sharp. All I would add is, Keep it that way. Don't let it get to far gone, that is some hard stuff.