Ontario RAK problem.

[BIG MAC]

I am very good at sharpening knives, but I cant get my RAK to shave paper. I can shave with my KA-BAR Potbelly(Big Thick Blade), but I just cant get the RAK that sharp. I think the edge is much thicker than the pot belly, upon inspection with my cheater glasses. My Cold Steels have come shave sharp out of the box. Any suggestions ?

 

[Bill Hoffman]

Have you completely removed any trace of a bur?
I find that when I have a blade which I believe is
sharp and it won't slice paper cleanly, I strop it on denim
fabric (pant leg) and any residual bur is removed.

Slice away!

Bill

 

[BIG MAC]

Thanks Bill. Yes I did. I usually finish with my ceramic crock sitcks and then strop my knives on a leather belt. I think I may not be used to that particular grind. Maybe I should change the angle that I normally hold all my knives at, for just this one.

 

[BIG MAC]

I have decided to take my file to the edge and put the angle that I am used to. I believe this will fix the problem. I have done this many times before on other knives, but not as nice a knife as this one. I think all will go well, thanks for the advice Bill.