Sharpening methods

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That's what kitchen knives and Opinels are for.

 

And even better if you can learn on other peoples kitchen knives like I did 

[AzteCypher]

I actually do have a few I can practice on.  Need to make time this weekend.

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I actually do have a few I can practice on.  Need to make time this weekend.

   practice makes perfect.

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Also when using the worksharp elite it creates a good burr due to the fact you are sharpening edge trailing. Which is really helpful because you can literally watch it form once you hit the edge as you make a pass. 

I am getting better at stropping but no way as good as I would like to be, so found making a few passes on a very fine ceramic rod was excellent at knocking off the burrs.

[Mike 56]

Try using a light oil on your diamond stones it cleans and keeps them from getting plugged up. They work a lot better with oil. I use WD-40 because I buy it buy it by the gallon. I use cutting board oil on knives with wood scales it is a thin mineral oil it looks like it would work well. The three biggest mistakes people make stopping is the wrong angle it is better to start with less angle all flat. As you are finishing a pass on a strop or stone do not let the tip of the blade leave the stone or the strop. when stropping use very light pressure. A rubber mouse pad is much more forgiving than a leather strop.

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I use glass cleaner (nilglass) as a lapping fluid when using my diamond plates to stop them from clogging.
And then a quick spray and wipe down when I am done keeps them clean.
Also any glass cleaner residue left behind evaporates much quicker than water. Never had any problems with rust.

I too use chopping board oil on all my knives as it’s very cheap and food safe.

[Sos24]

I've yet to check out a DMT Aligner, maybe this fall I'll get the chance. It's similar in function to the Lansky/Gatco I feel. DMT makes good products, I hear people complain about quality from time to time but nothing crazy.

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It is very similar to both Lansky and Gatco.  I had picked up at a state fair after a demonstration and just find it works for my needs.  I’ve thought of trying the Lansky, but because of the similarities just wasn’t sure how much I’d can.