subjective question?

[rifle]

This is probably a subjective question but here goes. I have a small regular Sebbie that is my "beater". I take care of it and use a sharpmaker to keep up with the edge. I was using it to cut cardboard and noticed that its edgeholding ability was perhaps a bit less than I thought it should be. ( I know cardboard is tough on knives.) Initially I could cut without "sawing" but after a few boxes, I had to saw some to cut. I only cut them up to separate them into their respective panels, not into a bunch of pieces. They were large boxes. Am I expecting too much?

 

[LaBella]

I stink at resharpening, but perhaps its your technique?

no offense.

just answering what comes to mind first -off.

 

[rifle]

I stink at resharpening, but perhaps its your technique?

no offense.

just answering what comes to mind first -off.

None taken- . However this was out of the box

 

[Professor]

The relatively thick, convex edge of Sebenza's are a pain to resharpen, and even a bigger pain to re-profile. I'd avoid ceramics altogether for now, and go to a fine-grit diamond sharpener. Work it for several days in your spare time (it'll take every moment of it) until you effectively re-profile your edge to your liking.

Personally, a thinner edge capable of shaving is all that I'll consider toteworthy these days . Some like the durable, thicker edge. There are happy mediums however. Good luck!

Professor.