Need to invest in sharpener to handle things from Opi no.2 Espada XL, no need for mirroredges but quality edges on various shapes/serr, foolproof?

[Robert Ptacek]

Actually, when you asked yesterday, if the Sharpmaker is currently doing it all for me - sort of, now that I think about it.
It can turn a dull knife, of a soft steel, into a knife that can cut. I shaved once. But I can't get the hang of coarser stones, as the S30V (sharpening a Leatherman today) keeps... sticking. like there are mini ledges in the CBN. I cannot figure out why this is and am hesitant to push too hard so as to dislodge the CBN.

I did bring it from being unable to catch paper, to cutting paper... I just don't know how to refine it further as is easier with other steels. Could be that I just need to keep hitting it and bust out a sharpie.

Also, to the folks talking, I am definitely hesitant to invest in a belt grinder. I am thinking that for my needs, just good, quality edges, that I can do it by hand. On the DMT website just picking out my stone combo, and then finding an angle helper.

I think what you are referring to is proud grit sticking up slightly above the surface of the CBN rod.These will eventually break in.Just use light pressure.I have had my diamond rods for over 2 years and find no obvious signs of wear.