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I can never seem to get the part of the blade that curves up to the tip as sharp as the rest of the blade on my Sebenza or Mnandi. Any ideas?
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Sharpening question
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What method, e.g. freehand, sharpamker, or other are you now using to sharpen your Seb? I think with this info, some of us may be able to help with some tips.
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oh, duh! I use a ceramic stick system.
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OK, I'll give it a try for a tip when using a ceramic rod system or ceramic stick. Try to keep the curved portion of the blade perpendicular to the rod or stick as you sharpen. This is easier said than done, especially if you are using a single ceramic stick or rod rather than a rig such as the sharpmaker which usually provides two ceramic rods at a fixed angle. You may need to make several passes just working the curved portion of the blade when using a single rod or stick. Also, you may want to consider getting a flat benchstone to work the curved portion and especially the balde tip. Sharpening near and maintaining a good point is a lot easier with a flat stone than a round rod.
As I recall, CRK recommends the Sharpmaker for sharpening. This ceramic system has triangular shaped rods with both curved and flat surfaces.
As I recall, CRK recommends the Sharpmaker for sharpening. This ceramic system has triangular shaped rods with both curved and flat surfaces.
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I had the same problem. A few weeks ago I got an Edge Pro Apex. Yeah it's a little pricey. That thing puts a killer edge all the way to the tip. If you take your knives seriously, you owe it to yourself to get the Edge Pro. Like the Sebenza, it's inexpensive in the long run. 
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My .02, I agree with Scott Dog...I now use an EdgePro Apex as well, and my Sebbi is like a scalpel from heel to tip, its worth every penny of its price!......I tried using my Sharpmaker to sharpen my Seb when I first got it, with decent results, but it was very time consuming and I still didn't get an edge like I do now (although this may be partly due to my new way of sharpening, I always apply a double beveled edge now), but anyway back to your tip sharpening problem...
First thing to make sure of, is that you are getting a good burr the entire length of the blade all the way to the tip, as that is the most likeley cause of your problem. Using ceramic sticks, you tend to apply a little more pressure against the ceramic the closer you are to where you are gripping the knife because this is where you have the most leverage, as a result you bring up the burr on the flat part of the blade much sooner than the rounded outer part. *** BE VERY CAREFUL, don't try to apply additional pressure at the tip!! you will round the tip off! *** You just have to spend more time at it.
First thing to make sure of, is that you are getting a good burr the entire length of the blade all the way to the tip, as that is the most likeley cause of your problem. Using ceramic sticks, you tend to apply a little more pressure against the ceramic the closer you are to where you are gripping the knife because this is where you have the most leverage, as a result you bring up the burr on the flat part of the blade much sooner than the rounded outer part. *** BE VERY CAREFUL, don't try to apply additional pressure at the tip!! you will round the tip off! *** You just have to spend more time at it.