Sharpening a Scandi Grind - Video.

[ejes]

you guys' comments crack me up....







Water stones would work...but would be kinda counterproductive. They work best when you have a small micro bevel (read: little metal removal)



Basically, it comes down to this:


Sharpening a scandi grind means having a truly flat stone. Either you regularly lapp the stone, or you go with something that does not need lapping. Water stones need a lot more lapping than even arkansas stones. Diamond stones (like the diasharp ones) are not immune to needing lapping, though they only need a little......but the "perforated" diamond hones never need lapping (wouldn't work anyway). So, you guys need to think what matters most to you and go with it. You can do a scandi on nearly any stone/surface (yes, even glass windows...:foot: ) as long as it's flat.


The 2nd factor is that there is more metal removal with a scandi grind, than with a micro bevel. So, you'll be wearing down your stones/hones quicker. Keep that in mind too.



All in all, sounds like you all have some good ideas and direction. :thumbup:


Dan

Some really good info there Dan. Thanks for jumping in on this.

 

[Daniel Koster]

Thanks Dan - I am going to pick up this set:

http://www.craftsmanstudio.com/html_p/T!D6.htm

All three for 50 bucks is pretty good if you ask me.

TF

Looks good to me!

:thumbup:

Just remember to only use the Coarse stone for taking out dents/dings....do most your work on the med/fine stones.

Dan

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Understood - it sounds like I wouldn't even need the course stone unless I really had an issue.

TF

 

[dantzk8]

The 2nd factor is that there is more metal removal with a scandi grind, than with a micro bevel.

Yes, but this way you thicken the edge (i mean: after several sharpening sessions). The amount of steel to remove isn't an issue with a diamond stone. Though, a micro bevel is useful or necessary in case of edge rolling.

dantzk.

 

[Daniel Koster]

I'm ok with getting a coarse stone...I'm just advising against using it for daily sharpening. The medium diamond is plenty aggressive...even on 3V...and even for scandi grinds. :thumbup: