TO TEETH OR NOT TO TEETH

I do not have a need for a polished edge. My sharpening is done strictly on a Norton combo crystalon stone and touching up on a strop.
 
I have polished a few edges up to 2000 grit on sand paper just for shits and grins but 600 grt.diamond then a crock stick work for me.
As long as the edge wants to grab my thumb as I lightly drag it over the edge then I'm happy.
 
Novelty edges are fun to mess around with and a joy to use in certain circumstances.

I usually prefer a moderately polished toothy edge on most of my knifes. In other words, skipping grits when sharpening. I usually go from medium to ultra fine then sometimes strop.
 
I much prefer a bit of toothiness in my edges especially for EDCs or working knives ... have a few nicer what some would call "gentleman knives" but are only carried rarely and admittedly more for the aesthetics than use.

A little tooth keeps the edge usable longer ... a finely polished or mirrored edge is great for push cuts but dulls much quicker in my experience ... but a toothy edge stays sharper and more usable much longer. IMHO
 
I like a toothy edge for cutting more difficult materials, cardboard, drywall paper etc.

I go much finer on my folding knives - and I would use the sharper, less toothy edge for whittling.

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mqqn
 
Why not have both? I own a number of knives that I have put a beautiful polish on the bevels and then go back at a slightly wider angle and put a 600 grit microbevel on. It’s not visibly toothy but it sure as hell bites!
 
for wood carving I would definately go more polished ... so I would go that route for whittling too
 
I generally sharpen to a 600 or 1200 grit diamond followed by a strop for GP cutlery -- including scissors.
woodworking tools get a little more attention paid to the polishing/stropping, which lets me minimize sanding/scraping.

kitchen knives mostly get hit with a cheap 3/8" white crock stick or a smooth steel.
 
Personally, I brush and floss daily. I want to keep my teeth.
 
But seriously, I use a Lansky with the finest at 600 grit.
 
I polish my teeth with a Japanese water stone...knives get a polished edge with a micro bevel via ceramic rod.
 
Teeth!

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