let's see some freehand edges

[hardheart]

This pic is cropped too closely (though I really think the macro setting on this camera should do better) but it's a CPM154 chef's knife by Butch Harner, last two steps were a 10K Naniwa SS and 1 micron diamond on leather. That's almost redundant, but I do find the leather helps blend in my 'freehandedness' from the stones.

 

[al3xd4gr34t]

CPM M4

 

[somber]

They're not macros, but all freehand.

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Sharpening freehand has a nice accomplished feeling, and it's a constant learning process. Each time I sharpen I notice small mistakes in my technique or something that I could do better. Its humbling, I'd say.

 

[Any Cal.]

Here is my BK-11 after a quick run over some 2100 grit wet or dry.

 

[230grains]

Belt Sander free hand.

 

[Jason B.]

Some recent work

M4 millie at 1 micron

Keep those tip's sharp!

Regulator stripped and convexed

My EDC, S30V LH millie finished on a Awasi Toshi natural stone (8-10k)

 

[prime77]

Knifenut your still my hero.

Here are some of mine.

 

[a1boy]

 

[somber]

Jesus Christ, that's gorgeous.

 

[a1boy]

my buck 371 stockman