The first sharpening

That is a fantastic looking edge!

Could you give us an estimate of how long that edge took you, start to finish? -reworkings included.

-Also, are you doing this all free-hand or do you use a jig?

-And I'd love to see some pics of your stones, paste and what ever else you are using if that's not too inconvenient. :)
 
speedfan said:
Does getting the blade to such a mirror finish serve a purpose? Don't you want the micro-serrations, or do put too much stock in Spyderco's Edge-U-Cation?
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I suspect that knifenut's edge is good for slicing stuff without needing micro-serrations at all. Once a knife is tree topping you really shouldn't try to knock its cutting ability.
 
knifenut1013 said:
Think of it like this, do you really want deformed bit of metal hanging off the end of your edge or would you like the edge to be a V of solid metal?
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Well, I always thought a V of solid metal, until I read that bit on Spyderco's website, when I then though "oh, how silly I was." Glad I asked lol.
 
To me it's either one end or the other-micro-serrated or really, really polished. The finish I get after the Lansky whites and Autosol strop isn't sharp enough to tree-top, but can't pull-cut well either. At camps I usually use the coarse stone and then knock off the burr-faster than polishing all the way.
 
BryFry said:
That is a fantastic looking edge!

Could you give us an estimate of how long that edge took you, start to finish? -reworkings included.

-Also, are you doing this all free-hand or do you use a jig?

-And I'd love to see some pics of your stones, paste and what ever else you are using if that's not too inconvenient. :)
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Hard to say because I only get to work on them in my free time, probably 8-12 hours.

All freehand.



14lbs of steel
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And a strop or two ;)
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Sweet!

Thanks, I'll have to check out those Dia-Sharp stones. -Do they seem to last a long time before wearing out?
 
BryFry said:
Sweet!

Thanks, I'll have to check out those Dia-Sharp stones. -Do they seem to last a long time before wearing out?
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I've had mine for over a year and they have yet to all break-in.
 
knifenut1013 said:
We all lust after a great finish on our edges and work so hard sometimes to get them but just like a fresh paint job its only perfect for a moment. When you get a piece of metal or any surface that can be polished and take it to a extreme level of finish the slightest things like dust in the air that has landed on your strop can make you very :(:(:(
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I can see it now...the next step in the evolution of sharpening: CLEAN ROOMS! With hepa-filtered air to catch all those nasty dust particles before they can spoil an otherwise perfect polish on an edge... I joke about it now, but give it time. Somebody will take it to that level eventually...:p

You're doing amazing work. The pics really bring that out. I can only hope to aspire to get somewhere close to that level someday. :thumbup::thumbup:

knifenut1013 said:
Things like the food you eat, how much coffee you drink, your mood and many other small factory will all play into the outcome of your edge.
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I've noticed this too. I've gotten in the habit of refraining from even trying to do any reprofiling, unless I'm 'feeling right' in advance. If I'm tired or in a strange mood, or otherwise distracted, it always has a detrimental effect on the finished job.

Again, well done!
 
stevenkelby said:
Wow, and is that what you would go through for a quote like you emailed me?
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I would like to also know this. 8+ hours seems very time consuming for you. Your blades come out pretty dam perfect though. Well done on learning a great skill. :thumbup:
 
Depends on the blade, most need a lot more work. If I worked non stop it could take anywhere from 20 minutes to 2-3 hours depending on the steel but I like to take my time and take lots of breaks so I don't fatigue and get slopy. I see it as a small price to pay for all the effort I have put into learning this skill.
 
Obsessed with Edges said:
I've noticed this too. I've gotten in the habit of refraining from even trying to do any reprofiling, unless I'm 'feeling right' in advance. If I'm tired or in a strange mood, or otherwise distracted, it always has a detrimental effect on the finished job.
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If you sharpen when you're drunk... instant convex edges!
 
knifenut1013 said:
Now this is where I changed things a bit and used the DMT suggested way of sharpening. After the EF stone I used the 6 micron diamond paste on hardwood. you can see a little paste on the bevel :)
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Very interesting post! Thank you!

Could you please explain the quote above? Do you have a picture?A link to a source?

Thanks!

The journey to the perfect edge is full of annoying obstacles and satisfying little victory's :cool:

JD
 
J D Wijbenga said:
Very interesting post! Thank you!

Could you please explain the quote above? Do you have a picture?A link to a source?

Thanks!

The journey to the perfect edge is full of annoying obstacles and satisfying little victory's :cool:

JD
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If you can't find the info on DMT's site call and ask all the questions you want, its what I did. They are very helpful and knowledgeable.
 
knifenut sharpened a Griptillian for me. It was so sharp that it was months before I could bear to cut something with it and mar that edge. But boy was it worth it when I finally did.
 
cotdt said:
If you sharpen when you're drunk... instant convex edges!
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And free amputations!
Knifenut: You've always been my mentor, and I've learned so much with your posts. You're the only reason I can get hair whittling edges on my lansky, and cutlerylover got me into knives, and you kept me going!
 
That's an absolutely amazing edge, I applaud your skills. I'm blown away by the time you spent on it though, 8-12 hours on a pocket knife is just incredible. Do you spend that much time on all of your knives?
 
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