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Knife sharpening question.

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Byrdmando

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My apologies if this should question should be elsewhere on the forum.

My question: I will try to be as clear as possible but sorry if I am unclear.

When you sharpen your knife and you get the "burr" on the opposite side of the blade that is on the hone...do you just keep chasing it from side to side? It seems logical that at some point you just have to accept that there is a burr on one side and you just move to a "finer" hone. Is this correct?

Also, say you want to do a 30 degree angle for you kitchen knife...that equals 15 degrees on each side. Correct? Say you want to file your "relief"...would you file that at say 10 degrees on each side first before you put the primary edge on?

I hope this makes sense. I have been reading some articles on sharpening and, honestly, much of it is over my head. I am sure I will get it through trial and error but I was hoping to advance the learning curve if possible (although my high school teachers would likely say that it wont be possible.)

Any help would be appreciated and thank you in advance.

Byrdmando
Coleman Falls, Va.
 
Would I be correct if I guessed you haven't attempted stropping yet?

Edit: I thought you might still be around.

From what you've written on chasing the burr, it sounds like you need to go to a strop at that point.

You will find a lot of information in the Embellishment section of this forum. It's hard to wade through all the posts sometimes but this is the best place to get your questions answered. Don't give up, it sounds like you're committed.
 
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Yes, you essentially chase the burr until it goes away. How that happens depends.

~ Increasing grit level till the burr simply breaks off
~ Increasing the sharpening angle
~ Stropping
~ Pulling the edge lightly thru cork, soft wood, leather, etc
 
Off we go to MTE.
General Knife Discussion is about the knife itself, sharpening questions have an entire section dedicated to that topic.
 
Sorry for the late response but that is how long it took for me to put hot water on my satellite dish and get the connection back. I am in the middle of an winter storm complete with snow and sleet.

the responses I got were very helpful. I do strop. And, apparently, I have been chasing the burr as I should.

Any advise on the "relief" cut as opposed to the "primary" edge?

If you dont hear from me in short order, please know that I am likely boiling water or just finally said forget it and I will get back with you when the satellite is back up.

Byrdmando
Coleman Falls, Va.
 
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