Phase one, clean up and sharpen just, nothing modded yet but plans are building.
I think it's probably easier if I keep all mods and work in one place, if thats okay. If not let me know...
I started this thread just sharing the sharpness, but changed it half way. if it's more appropriate please relocate it in the mod section. Sorry for any hassle.
I have spent a few hours a day sharpening up my Leatherman tti and rediscovered how much I love this steel.
The edge is now wicked sharp, far far sharper than the factory edge, and the first time I have gotten it this sharp, I found it pretty hard to sharpen by hand beyond hair shaving sharp so I made up something of a jig for it which I now carry full time so I can use any stone for it in future. So as long as I have a flat surface to put the stone on I can get an outstanding edge in nearly no time flat.
It's hard to get a nice looking picture of this edge, and it's not polished with the 30,000k yet but here is an image to look at.
Here is one more, Hair whittling image...hehe YAY
I am going to keep my jig a secret for now but may share in the future.
I have continued to keep polishing on the 30k and it's now HHT 3
This is the standard measuring system for cut throat razors and a good way to judge ultra sharp edges.
HHT-0 - shave:The hair can be shaved immediately at the holding point. This is strictly spoken not a true HHT, but it does tell us that the edge is capable of shaving. [all other attempts must be made at least half an inch from the holding point]
HHT-1 - violin : The hair doesn't cut, but it "plays violin" with the edge. This is due to the shingles catching the edge, but it's not sharp enough to penetrate. On a full hollow razor, a faint ringing sound can be heard. On all razors it can be felt with the fingertips that hold the hair.
HHT-2 - split: When it is dragged across the edge, the edge catches the hair and splits it lengthwise.
HHT-3 - catch&pop: When it is dragged across the edge a bit, the edge catches the hair and pops it. The severed part will jump away.
HHT-4 - pop: The hair is popped immediately when it touches the edge. It still jumps away.
HHT-5 - silent slicer: The hair falls silently as soon as it touches the edge.