Campbellclanman
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Well Charlie my friend- This is a big part of my discussions withMr Paul Hilborn.
I have for years - ...... well I would hate to imagine just how long I have spent sharpening knives.
I like to / want to sharpen Knives with stones - the Traditional way - again Paul and I share the frustrations if sharpening a knife where the edge is sickly “ sticky” and glides through paper without snags etc - but like you mentioned Charlie my edges don’t last long which is extremely frustrating - I get gem to shave hair often - I have read many many threads and advice on sharpening- from now I guess I will have to be there in person with someone to advance more so.
Like everyone- I like my knife sharp and feel unhappy carrying a dull knife.
I have tried many systems - played with and didn’t master the Lansky Stone system - right now I have fairly good results with The Ken Onion system - but have the same results - edges that don’t stay scary sharp for long carries.
I don’t hunt - the knife is used just for daily chores- and when I do use a knife- it’s always mindful of the knife.
I am well aware of angles etc and when I see people saying things like - “I got the edge to a 18 degree this then did that....,.” So I realise I still have lots to learn.
I have for years - ...... well I would hate to imagine just how long I have spent sharpening knives.
I like to / want to sharpen Knives with stones - the Traditional way - again Paul and I share the frustrations if sharpening a knife where the edge is sickly “ sticky” and glides through paper without snags etc - but like you mentioned Charlie my edges don’t last long which is extremely frustrating - I get gem to shave hair often - I have read many many threads and advice on sharpening- from now I guess I will have to be there in person with someone to advance more so.
Like everyone- I like my knife sharp and feel unhappy carrying a dull knife.
I have tried many systems - played with and didn’t master the Lansky Stone system - right now I have fairly good results with The Ken Onion system - but have the same results - edges that don’t stay scary sharp for long carries.
I don’t hunt - the knife is used just for daily chores- and when I do use a knife- it’s always mindful of the knife.
I am well aware of angles etc and when I see people saying things like - “I got the edge to a 18 degree this then did that....,.” So I realise I still have lots to learn.