Managing expectations of edge retention

Blade Lab said:
Yeah, there’s no way non-machine sharpening is going to detemper a blade.
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The problem is not over tempering an entire blade, but rather the micron thick apex, and the microns behind that apex. My policy is whether I am using the grinder or hand sharpening, there is water (or oil in the case of oilstones) involved.
 
Stuart Davenport Knives said:
The problem is not over tempering an entire blade, but rather the micron thick apex, and the microns behind that apex. My policy is whether I am using the grinder or hand sharpening, there is water (or oil in the case of oilstones) involved.
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Better to use some kind of lube to preserve the plates and reduce clogging, but temperature is not a reason.
 
I mean the landes thing did say specifically they got those heats by just doing it by hand.

I feel like anyone that has used a coarse oilstone, with a lot of pressure, can tell you. Doing grinding by hand can heat up a blade. I know ive felt a blade get warm doing heavy grinding on one.
 
I know how hot it gets just using a hacksaw.

I use a Wicked Edge, so I'll have to think of a good way to keep it cool. I feel like it's a step worth taking just to be on the safe side.
 
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