Finishing sharpened blades

kkokkolis · **on:** February 16, 2013, 09:36:16 AM

After eventually learning how to sharpen a blade, it just occurred to me!
It is usual to season the blade with the inside surface of a leather belt, after honing. Everyone has leather belts to use but there is another, "integrated" option; the inside cap of any standard SAK leather pouch. I tried it and it seems that it can produce the much desired aether on a sharpened blade. Try it and tell me what you think.

Wootz · **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2013, 10:31:22 AM

Stropping on jeans works 'specialy when having a polished convexed edge.

kkokkolis · **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2013, 11:17:54 AM

I do that for cleaning anyway.

Splat · **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2013, 05:29:38 PM

If I'm at home I'll just use my grinder with paper wheels. MOF...I just thought of something funny. I haven't used my Edgepro in a looong while...I guess ever since I got the paper wheels. Sorry...just thinking aloud. When I'm away from my grinder then +1 on jeans.