Sharpening Frustrations !!

Is it better to shave up or down when using a Tarwar !! I found up gives me a little rash !! :cool:

Brendan
 
I usually settle for a "paper slicing sharp" with my khuks. I use the sabre grind, easier for me than the true convex grind to maintain...

keith
 
Originally posted by Ferrous Wheel
I usually settle for a "paper slicing sharp" with my khuks.
keith
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Yeah, it is very easy to maintain a sharp utility edge, you really don't "need" a hair popping sharp edge to chop with. And you will find that the edge will last alot longer under heavy use too.

Just a thought..;)
 
Y'all are kidding, but I do occasionally shave with a knife just to stay in practice. It's best to get a good straight razor and learn to use it. Once comfortable with that, shaving with a knife is no big trick, just stick to about a 3 1/2 to 4" blade to avoid "unintentional cosmetic surgery". :eek: :rolleyes:

Here's a very good link with info on straight razors, how to sharpen 'em, and how to use 'em. http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/sharpen/instrazor.html

Quick note on straight razors, if you're willing to invest a little time cleaning and re-sharpening them, you can pick up perfectly serviceable razors in antique shops for around 25 bucks. I've gotten hold of some really nice old horn handled razors that way, and they work just as good as when they were made 100 or so years ago.

Greg
 
I love this forum. Always learning new things.

Today I learned a lot about straight razors and that Uncle Bill shaves with a sword.:eek:
 
=I always shave down when I'm using the 38" Janawar Katne.
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OK Bill,I suspect from this description, this ain't any kind of fancy "bikini shave" or anything....
:D :D ;)
 
Forgetting the FAQ and pictures of Uncle Bill's personal barber, a search of "Janwar katne" led me to a 38" khukuri and
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I'll stick to safety razors for the time being.
Regards,
Greg
 
Uncle, I'd like to order a few of those ten cent throw away 38" Janawar Katnes. Or were you talking about razors?;)
--Josh
 
Dear Munk in answer to your question,no you should not be able to see a thin line when the edge is sharpe. Practise on a nife you know to be scharp, blunt the edge for a very small area and try to see this blunt part.If you know how to ;see" the edge thats the beginning of sharpening any blade.Cutting heavy duty,you wil need a sturdier edge 40 to 45 degrees.The much apreciated shaving can only be done with an edge angle of 30 degrees or less.Try cutting hardwood
with a straight razer.
Greetings Karels.;)
 
So whatever angle you've selected, comes together evenly, and no line. Thank you Karels.


munk
 
Originally posted by munk
So whatever angle you've selected, comes together evenly, and no line. Thank you Karels.


munk
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That's about it. I agree of course that a thin small angled blade is easier to get shaving sharp, but that's not written in stone anywhere.
See my earlier post on the 1st page of this thread about my burr knife made from a 3 cornered file.;)
When you divide 360* by 3 you get 120*, therefore 120* + 120* is an included angle of 240* that will shave, and very effectively too I might add!!!!:D :p
 
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