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I've decided that I need to really work on my sharpening skills considering I've got a good set of stones (DMT coarse through extra extra fine, Spyderco F & UF), but have avoided any serious sharpening jobs out of concern about my own skill level.
Last night I decided to reprofile and sharpen my Olamic 247, which came with a dull, obtuse edge (and a really bad recurved portion near the heel of the edge). One thing I noticed is that when sharpening the edge on the reverse side of the blade, such that I'm sort of cutting the stone towards me, I'm able to easily hit all of the edge at a consistent angle.
However, my trouble happens when I work on the presentation side edge, especially near the tip. I find the movement much more awkward, and can't really find a way to use the same technique I do when working on the reverse side edge (pinch grip on the handle with right hand, left hand holding the tip). I was trying to lower the angle on the tip but mostly just ended up keeping it the same.
This problem also seems to be exacerbated by smaller knives, like folders. With my gyoto, the movement is far less awkward.
Any tips on this would be highly appreciated!
Last night I decided to reprofile and sharpen my Olamic 247, which came with a dull, obtuse edge (and a really bad recurved portion near the heel of the edge). One thing I noticed is that when sharpening the edge on the reverse side of the blade, such that I'm sort of cutting the stone towards me, I'm able to easily hit all of the edge at a consistent angle.
However, my trouble happens when I work on the presentation side edge, especially near the tip. I find the movement much more awkward, and can't really find a way to use the same technique I do when working on the reverse side edge (pinch grip on the handle with right hand, left hand holding the tip). I was trying to lower the angle on the tip but mostly just ended up keeping it the same.
This problem also seems to be exacerbated by smaller knives, like folders. With my gyoto, the movement is far less awkward.
Any tips on this would be highly appreciated!