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 Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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01/30/07 12:02 AM
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tony22r
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I'm gonna try to get setup with a strop & stropping paste..
err.. i'll prolly need a sharpmaker too.. for my V-grind knives..
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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01/30/07 02:16 AM
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Bubbamets5505
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I'd like to get a Strop too. Hopefully someday I'll learn freehand.
JYD#30! My Mom grounded me, but it was worth it!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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01/30/07 01:46 PM
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How hard is it to learn how to sharpen a knife? I am so afraid to screw up a knife.
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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01/30/07 03:43 PM
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How hard is it to learn how to sharpen a knife? I am so afraid to screw up a knife. Freehand? I'm not sure. I've never tried freehand before. But on the sharpmaker it's a cinch. it even comes with an instructional DVD. It's really easy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
JYD#30! My Mom grounded me, but it was worth it!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/02/07 09:38 PM
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tony22r
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Are there different kinds of Sharpmakers? models, etc. w/ different stones
or.. just one?
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/02/07 10:59 PM
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From what I have gathered, there are many kinds of stones!
JYD #6!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/02/07 11:33 PM
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Are there different kinds of Sharpmakers? models, etc. w/ different stones
or.. just one? There's only one model of Sharpmaker. But there are four different types of triangle ceramic rods. Diamond, Medium grit, fine grit, and ultra fine grit.
JYD#30! My Mom grounded me, but it was worth it!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/02/07 11:35 PM
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tony22r
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ooooh! i knew it..
Which of those 4 ceramic rods do you find most useful?
I'll prolly be using to sharpen.. VG10, S30V.. and various kitchen knives..
JYD #5 "If you don't buy one now, you'll just kick yourself later.." -Karnack
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/02/07 11:50 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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I can't comment on the Sharpmaker from experience, but my good old Lansky kit is fine and I think it may be a bit cheaper (grit not diamond)... Sharpening freehand on an oilstone is a serious skill that you only get after wrecking lots of knives.. If you only have good knives get a Lansky or similar, money very well spent!
My SS4 had a very obtuse grind when I got it and it wouldn't cut at all. Even the sandpaper trick didn't do anything. It's now set to an 'inclusive angle' of 50 degrees with a V grind (Lansky) and is hair popping!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/03/07 01:23 AM
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ooooh! i knew it..
Which of those 4 ceramic rods do you find most useful?
I'll prolly be using to sharpen.. VG10, S30V.. and various kitchen knives.. The Sharpmaker only comes with the Medium and Fine grit. The others are sold seperately. But they both work great. For the first sharpening I always use the Medium rods to reprofile the secondary bevel at 30 degrees then put the primary bevel at 40. After that I just touch the knife up on the Fine grit at 40 any time it needs it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
JYD#30! My Mom grounded me, but it was worth it!
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/03/07 03:05 PM
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And the Sharpmaker comes with a video on how to use it?
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Re: SS4 edge and bevel angle.
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02/15/07 12:37 AM
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Andy Wayne
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How hard is it to learn how to sharpen a knife? I am so afraid to screw up a knife. Freehand? I'm not sure. I've never tried freehand before. I sharpen mine freehand. I don't think it's too hard. Maybe I'll write a tutorial on how I do it sometime. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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