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millie by ankerson--b.m.m390 by ankerson--crusader forge, knifenut1013--endura zdp, mine--& kabar mine.
the light area on the millie tang is where coating was removed so phil wilson could check the s30 rockwell. i'm sorry i ca'nt get these pics clearer since the edges are really pretty.the crusader is triple tempered s30 & really a hot performer.black blades & mirror bevels are great.
dennis
 
i think i should mention that individuals desiring to use these type services by most knife sharpeners should realize that it can take a full hour & sometimes longer to get this done to their knives. i can attest that it gets very tiring standing in one place & going thru all the movements, changing stones & cleaning stones & tapes as you proceed. i do'nt do it except for good friends & i would expect a charge of 45$ plus to & back postage to not be unreasonable.
 
I'm curious, how well does polished edges hold up under medium duty use? I assume the blade material plays a role? Thanks!
 
ono724 said:
I'm curious, how well does polished edges hold up under medium duty use? I assume the blade material plays a role? Thanks!
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I believe that polished edges retain their sharpness longer than an unpolished edge, all things being equal.
 
Dennis, nice work. I have to say that Crusader Forge knife is fantastic. One of these day I am going to start saving for one of those. It has to be the cutting machine to end them all.
 
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Time: 10 minutes

Sure there are still very fine micro-scratches that only show up under a good light, but given that I only had 3 days of practice with my Work Sharp I'd say it's pretty good to start with. With further practice and about 30 minutes of polishing it ought to be absolutely perfect in every sense.

The best upside is that it isn't nearly as tiring as other systems. The Edge Pro requires some force with the finer grits and can make your arm sore after 20 minutes. With freehand on diamond stones you need to hold the knife at a certain angle and move it back and forth for up to a hundred strokes, which will make both your arms tired. With a nice belt sander you merely have to hold the knife at an approximate angle and move it from heel to tip while being aware of heat of both the knife and the power tool(probably not an issue for a full sized belt sander).

Speaking of which, I think I'd better start on my 710-1 as well next:thumbup:.
 
singularity is correct. although these edges may look fragile , remember ankersons grueling sisal cutting tests were done with these type bevels. i do'nt get mine as sharp as knifenut 1013 or ankerson but go on down to the 6000 tape to get a good polish. then i make a micro bevel on the white spydie ceramic hone. i do this so i have the advantage of friction reducing bevels but if i hit a bone or rock i'm less likely to ding my edge.however a careful well coordinated person can use the 6000 tape on glass & use it as edc.
dennis
 
Looking good :thumbup:

I still have nightmares about that knife :eek:
 
Dennis, with the precision that you and Jim can muster up a polished edge, I am starting to believe that you guys can walk on water! ;)
 
my polish is not nearly as good as knifenut & jim's --you have to keep going at it. hopefully the next one will improve.thanks for looking.
dennis
 
You need to get into diamond/chrome oxide sprays/powders and high grit stones Dennis ;)
Mucho deeper polish, but alas, just the grit isn't enough, steady hand and consistent pattern play important role.
 
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