Work Sharp, To get or not to get?

[Noctis3880]

great pics. i agree here, as this is how i rounded my tips. i didnt run them off the belt, just a little too far on the belt like in pic #2. the other points you give are equally as important, as i then started doing what you show in pic #3 and ended up with a huge bevel near the tip, which is worse, since it cant really be fixed without removing alot of metal.

the freehand method definitely gives better results, but does take alot of practice to get it right. i think the hardest part is being precise with the edge/belt alignment without holding the blade on the belt too long.

also the worksharp website now has a larger belt selection. now they have a 400, 600, 1800, and a couple diamond belts, but they are pretty expensive.

Ouch, $10 per diamond belt. I hope that belt comes with a warranty. Not sure I would buy one even after I get my S125V custom.