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I have been doing lots of research on buying a steel to finish off the sharpening of my knives. I discovered that the Woodcraft store in Bloomington, MN sells Ron Hock burnishers, scrapers and plane irons. Ron's stuff is considered high end and very good quality. Woodcraft's mail order catalog, however, does not sell the burnishers. Ron's scrapers are hardened at 58R. I don't know exactly how hard the burnisher is, but it must be substantially harder then that.
These burnishers are 3/8" round and about 6" long and fit PERFECTLY into the 204 keyslots.
The finish of the burnisher is super smooth, unlike a typical burnisher or chef's steel.
I paid $11.95 for one plus tax. That is the going rate on the internet, too.
I have been practicing on a Calypso Jr. Ltw: This knife was razor sharp to begin with, but after alittle work with the burnisher, the Calypso is SCALPEL SHARP!!
I haven't had an opportunity to practice on different steels, but I have a couple of ATS-34 and CPM 440V in the wings. After I do some more samples, I will post my results.
Always stiving for the perfect edge--
Barry H
These burnishers are 3/8" round and about 6" long and fit PERFECTLY into the 204 keyslots.
The finish of the burnisher is super smooth, unlike a typical burnisher or chef's steel.
I paid $11.95 for one plus tax. That is the going rate on the internet, too.
I have been practicing on a Calypso Jr. Ltw: This knife was razor sharp to begin with, but after alittle work with the burnisher, the Calypso is SCALPEL SHARP!!
I haven't had an opportunity to practice on different steels, but I have a couple of ATS-34 and CPM 440V in the wings. After I do some more samples, I will post my results.
Always stiving for the perfect edge--
Barry H
