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Alright well I've been practicing with my sharpmaker for quite some time... and can get a pretty wicked edge on almost all my knives.
My question is, should I spring and get the ultra fine stones? Or try out stropping?
I've read that using the ultra fine stones can make the edge so thin that it'll be brittle, and I don't want that, but maybe I read wrong? What are your experiences with the ultra fine stones?
I've also read that stropping can make the edge beautiful and like a mirror, but wouldn't it make the edge just as brittle? Could I strop in place of the ultra fine stones or vice versa?
I'm relatively new to sharpening so... any input is appreciated.
My question is, should I spring and get the ultra fine stones? Or try out stropping?
I've read that using the ultra fine stones can make the edge so thin that it'll be brittle, and I don't want that, but maybe I read wrong? What are your experiences with the ultra fine stones?
I've also read that stropping can make the edge beautiful and like a mirror, but wouldn't it make the edge just as brittle? Could I strop in place of the ultra fine stones or vice versa?
I'm relatively new to sharpening so... any input is appreciated.