More help. Sharpening advice.

Nosetotail said:
So I just ordered an Endura 4 with ZDP and after reading several threads, I realized I don't know the first thing about sharpening a knife. My dad could get a knife really sharp with just a few bench stones, but no matter how much I try, I just can't seem to be consistent enough to do it free hand.

I have a DMT deluxe guided sharpener. It has four diamond stones: ex course, course, fine, and ex fine. I haven't a clue what the different angle settings come out to be. I'm wondering if this thing will be adequate for sharpening the Endura. It always did fine on my BM with ats.

I've seen several referrences to reprofiling and other references to getting a "toothy" edge, and I think I am interested in both and am wondering if I can get away with using just my DMT for both operations. I've always polished my blade with the ex fine stone and then ran it up and down my black crusty Dickies Walmart belt that I am wearing at the time. Will this be adequate on this zdp blade, or should I use something even finer or forgo the extra fine stone altogether?
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You are not alone my friend. I have loved knives for years and have tried a wide variety of things. My best advice is to place your question in a different part of this web site..... such as the "toolshed" section which specializes in topics such as sharpening. I am now considering a new approach to sharpening. Let us what you decide. I will also give an update after I choose my next approach.
 
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