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Re-profiling without diamond hones sucks
Yesterday I decided to re-profile my Spyderco Endura Wave. I've been at it for what seems to be about five hours total so far (I've had four sessions at over an hour each).
I've been using Lansky's 5 stone deluxe system at the 17 degree angle setting, and the coarse hone. I used a square to make sure the angle guides are both even, and I regularly check the guide rod to make sure they are staying true.
One aspect I believe is contributing to the long time it is taking is that the primary grind on my Endura is not quite centered (which I consider perfectly acceptable in a production knife). As a result, when I finally finish, the back bevel on the back of the knife will be thicker than the front... but not by a huge amount.
I'm almost finished with the re-profiling, but as any of you who have done any major re-profiling will know; the closer you get to the edge, the longer it takes
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I've been using the permanent marker method to keep track of my progress. Once I get to the point that there is no marker left showing, I will work my way through the rest of the hones until I have a polished edge. Then I will use the 30 degree angle setting on my Sharpmaker to put on the micro-bevel.
I've done many re-profiling jobs with my Lansky. Some of them have been on knives even longer than the Endura, but this is my first time re-profiling a knife with a steel as hard as VG-10. If I had known from the start that this would end up being a 6 hour haul, I probably would have waited until I bought a diamond hone for my Lansky.
Anyway, I thought I would share my story/frustrations with you all, since I have no one outside of the forum who would understand, let alone be able to relate to what a task re-profiling can be without the best tools.
One thing's for sure; I'm beginning to appreciate full flat grinds more and more
Edited to add: Any comments, observations, questions, or stories of your own would be much enjoyed...
Yesterday I decided to re-profile my Spyderco Endura Wave. I've been at it for what seems to be about five hours total so far (I've had four sessions at over an hour each).
I've been using Lansky's 5 stone deluxe system at the 17 degree angle setting, and the coarse hone. I used a square to make sure the angle guides are both even, and I regularly check the guide rod to make sure they are staying true.
One aspect I believe is contributing to the long time it is taking is that the primary grind on my Endura is not quite centered (which I consider perfectly acceptable in a production knife). As a result, when I finally finish, the back bevel on the back of the knife will be thicker than the front... but not by a huge amount.
I'm almost finished with the re-profiling, but as any of you who have done any major re-profiling will know; the closer you get to the edge, the longer it takes
.I've been using the permanent marker method to keep track of my progress. Once I get to the point that there is no marker left showing, I will work my way through the rest of the hones until I have a polished edge. Then I will use the 30 degree angle setting on my Sharpmaker to put on the micro-bevel.
I've done many re-profiling jobs with my Lansky. Some of them have been on knives even longer than the Endura, but this is my first time re-profiling a knife with a steel as hard as VG-10. If I had known from the start that this would end up being a 6 hour haul, I probably would have waited until I bought a diamond hone for my Lansky.
Anyway, I thought I would share my story/frustrations with you all, since I have no one outside of the forum who would understand, let alone be able to relate to what a task re-profiling can be without the best tools.
One thing's for sure; I'm beginning to appreciate full flat grinds more and more
Edited to add: Any comments, observations, questions, or stories of your own would be much enjoyed...
