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Hey Freq,
Wasn't able to respond to your PM. The thread is limited in size because you are not a paid user. I'll throw in a plug for Bladeforums. The insight and information I get from this site is well worth the $25 or $35 per year membership fee. :thumbup:
In answer to your question. No, you have not damaged the convex edge on your F1 by sharpening it on a stone. You have probably created a small micro bevel, which could easily be reprofiled back to full convex using the mousepad/sandpaper method. It will just take a little extra time.
If the knife is reasonably sharp you will likely find it will still perform basic camp duties very well. Where you may notice a difference between sharp and wicked sharp is for finer slicing tasks.
You are on the right track here, you are using your knife (knives) and experimenting with sharpening techniques. Go for it :thumbup:
I have spent literally hundreds of dollars on sharpening equipment over the years. Cheap stones, expensive Japanese water stones, Lansky's, diamond / ceramic rods, etc. etc. All have worked OK for me, but I was seldom able to get shaving sharp until I stumbled onto the mousepad / sandpaper method.
This is not to suggest the other sharpening methods were faulty, only that I was not able to master the technique to maximize the result. I find the mousepad / sandpaper method is what works best for ME. (truthfully, I have stepped up to belt sander sharpening most of the time, but same basic concept)
Over time you will find the setup that works best for you.
I suggest trying the mousepad/sandpaper method because it is inexpensive to set yourself up, and there are lots of "how to" videos available on line. (I know you have already seen some of them)
Keep an open mind though, you may find other methods work better for you. Trial and error, and lots of practice is the only way to find out.
Without going into the "science" of the edge, all of which has some merit (convex vs beveled, edge angles, etc.). I will keep it simple by saying a sharp knife is a good knife, and the best sharpening method is the one you find delivers the best results for YOU.
Keep at it, and you will find success.
Kevin
Wasn't able to respond to your PM. The thread is limited in size because you are not a paid user. I'll throw in a plug for Bladeforums. The insight and information I get from this site is well worth the $25 or $35 per year membership fee. :thumbup:
In answer to your question. No, you have not damaged the convex edge on your F1 by sharpening it on a stone. You have probably created a small micro bevel, which could easily be reprofiled back to full convex using the mousepad/sandpaper method. It will just take a little extra time.
If the knife is reasonably sharp you will likely find it will still perform basic camp duties very well. Where you may notice a difference between sharp and wicked sharp is for finer slicing tasks.
You are on the right track here, you are using your knife (knives) and experimenting with sharpening techniques. Go for it :thumbup:
I have spent literally hundreds of dollars on sharpening equipment over the years. Cheap stones, expensive Japanese water stones, Lansky's, diamond / ceramic rods, etc. etc. All have worked OK for me, but I was seldom able to get shaving sharp until I stumbled onto the mousepad / sandpaper method.
This is not to suggest the other sharpening methods were faulty, only that I was not able to master the technique to maximize the result. I find the mousepad / sandpaper method is what works best for ME. (truthfully, I have stepped up to belt sander sharpening most of the time, but same basic concept)
Over time you will find the setup that works best for you.
I suggest trying the mousepad/sandpaper method because it is inexpensive to set yourself up, and there are lots of "how to" videos available on line. (I know you have already seen some of them)
Keep an open mind though, you may find other methods work better for you. Trial and error, and lots of practice is the only way to find out.
Without going into the "science" of the edge, all of which has some merit (convex vs beveled, edge angles, etc.). I will keep it simple by saying a sharp knife is a good knife, and the best sharpening method is the one you find delivers the best results for YOU.
Keep at it, and you will find success.
Kevin
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