Sharpmaker UF stones?

[Robert Ptacel]

When using the UF stone should you use normal sharpening pressure or very light strokes only when using these? I've heard conflicting posts.

 

[Blues]

The purpose of the UF stones is to put on the final edge. I would recommend a very light touch. You don't want to undo all your good work up to that point.

 

[gunmike1]

I recommend light pressure, only using the flats. When you use the corners of the rods it applies a lot of pressure on a tiny piece of edge, and it makes it easier to raise a micro burr. In fact, I only use the flats if I use the Sharpmaker these days due to not wanting to raise a burr (I generally use benchstones, including all grits of Spyderco ceramics). The only time I use the corners is on SE knives or hawkbills.

Mike

 

[Robert Ptacel]

Thanks for the input.

 

[Kaizen1]

Gentle pressure for sure if you're finishing the edge prior to stropping. I've used the UF stone to raise a burr before . It's okay to do that if that's what you want to do.