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[Seaofsilence]

I`m the new guy. I need directions to where i can learn about sharpening stones and techniques. I have a CS ODA (made in Taiwan i think) and it came "dull" from the factory so need to figure out how to best sharpen it. I realize it`s not the very best of steel alloys on this issue knife but still i would like to know how to best attack this challenge. I have a 1000 grit Global stone (ceramic?) but not sure where to start. Thanks for any pointers y`all and do remember to welcome me to the forum

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Welcome! If I were you I would go look at the maintenance and tinkering subforum. It has TONS of information on how to sharpen, the benefits of different sharpening systems and how to get a good read on edge angle and such.

Edited to add: https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/maintenance-tinkering-embellishment.794/

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Welcome! ^what he said. Enjoy!

 

[91bravo]

Welcome to the forum! Get you a set of DMT diamond stones in various grits, and some compound-loaded leather strops and practice. You can read all about it on the internet all day, but practice is how you'll learn to sharpen. Holding a consistent angle on both the push and pull strokes is the secret.