I bought a basic set of stones a few weeks ago, and I’ve been watching videos and working on technique since then. I thought I was doing okay. Then I ordered this inexpensive ($57) chef’s knife. It arrived today, and it is far sharper than any of my current knives. Oh, well…..I’ll have to use this as motivation. I’d love to see the process for getting this kind of edge at the factory.
My beloved global chef knive as lost his line curvature when i brought it to a professional sharpener, i want to repair it and buy the good Stone to do it and sharpen the knive by myself !
Can i do both with the same Stone ?
The knive is a global G2 and i used to sharpen it with a KAÏ stone 400/1000, thanks !
Sharpal has taken down the 202H on Amazon. I’m assuming they’re updating the kit to the new universal stone holder + standard 1x6 stones (maybe even center clamp?).
For people that already have the kit like me and want to switch to the universal stone holder for better access for knives with no sharpening choils: I found out that all of the diamond plates are only held on by double sided tape to their handles. It’s very easy to get them off, just get some rubbing alcohol behind the plates and gently pry them off (I used a pry tool commonly seen in tech tool pouches). You can buy 5pcs 1x6 blanks from haptsone for $15 plus shipping. The hapstone blanks are 3mm thick, the sharpal plates are 1mm. Together they should be the same 4mm like sharpal advertised for their 1x6 stones. I plan on putting the 220, 600, 1000 diamonds and cut two 1x6 strips of leather for two strops. (Skipping the 325 because imo it’s too close to the 220 to be useful, and sharpals new 1x6s doesn’t have 220, only 80 and 325. So if I need those I can get them and have 80, 220, 325, 600, 1000)
Yes it only saves you around $27-30 depending on tax and shipping compared to getting an equivalent set of Sharpals 1x6s (80,325,600,1000). But for me I just don’t see the reason to go out and buy new stones when mine are still perfectly fine and already broken in. I’ll get those when my current ones are worn out.
Or no hanging strop, full top? Just get some balsa wood?
I did this on the KME Sharpening System, using a progression of every stone, all the lapping glass, and all the stropping emultions. It took all day. 😂
This is a Strider SnG Performance Tux handground Tanto in MagnaCut, reprofiled to 20°.
Hi,
I'm in search for a new low grit stone, preferably ceramic or diamond for repairing and thinning knives. Specifically looking at 120-200 grit. My current stone is heavily warped and borderline impossible to flatten without taking off a quarter inch on all sides. It's also quite soft hence the severe warping.
Thanks in advance
So finally after getting so mush advice on reddit, i started sharpening the thailand knife, after somewhat 15 or 30 min, i finished sharpening the knife, i did the paper cut test and it cuts very great, i also tried cutting a tomato, and it cuts like butter, im even surprised of the result...
But here are some things that are worrying me, i tried as much as possible to get the angle right, and to keep a consistant angle all the way, im not sure i did a great job in this, here is an image showing the result:
Any comments on the photo on how can i improve?
Plus my fingers are redish from where i applied pressure, because sometimes they were scraping on the sharpening stone directly...
Another thing, sometimes i applied lot of pressure, other times i did not
Plus when cutting the tomato, when the knife reaches the wooden cutting board, i feel like some resistance force preventing the knife from sliding smothly on the cutting board, is this normal? Or is it an indication that it needs more shrpening, or refining?
Im glad of the results as a first time, specially that i did not have the proper equipment, only one double sided alumium oxide sharpening stone with a coarse stone and finer one, and i used paper for stroping lol... i did sharpen one time a long ago but it was a mess
In this post, i have another type of dull knives i need to sharpen, what makes me a bit confused is that it have a longer inner edge, like a 1cm inner edge, so my question, do i sharpen the inner edge 1st then the outer edge second? Or do i do the oppsite, or no need to sharpen the inner edge?
Here are the knife info:
The overall size of the knife is 28cm, the blade alone without handle is 15cm by 4.5cm
There are some ingraving on the blade: "kiwi brand made in thailand"
The knife edge have 2 edges, the inner edge is 1cm, and the outer is less than 1mm
The knife is thin and easily can be bended
Here are some pictures of the knife
There is a unique feature in this knife, the 1 cm inner edge it is like it is engraved with very thin strips vertical pattern next to each other, like is this the result of sharpening? I can barely feel it with my hands, even though it is smooth, so if i sharpen it will this pattern dissapear?
So guys im my country there are no sharpening services whatsoever, i bought a knife like few months ago, back then it was super super sharp, and now became very very dull, i can easily pass my fingers on the blade without being injured...
I have watched tons of videos on how to sharpen a knife, i never tried sharpening a knife before, but now i have no choice but to do it myself, as the knife is not cutting good anymore
The blade of the knife is like 22 cm in length and 4.7 cm in width, the whole knife with the handle is like 35cm
it is smooth, the knife have some words ingraved on it, "dosthoff professional german ss blade"
It is a bit hard to bend the blade, not as like other knives i have which are ultra thin
Here is a link to the images of my knife:
the edge is like 1 mm at the beginning of the knife and almost 2 mm at the end, i also noticed like there are 2 different edge angles, even though they are very thin, with each aproximately 0.5 mm at the biginning of the knife and 1 mm at the end... which is weird like shouldnt they be consistant all the way through? Or it is normal for a very small difference?
So any tips on what angle i should be using for my sharpening?
Should i sharpen using 2 different angles? I have a coarse sharpening stone and a fine one
Edit: the knife is already ruined since it doesent cut, so i have no other choice but to sharpen it myself, as i have no one to help out in this task, it cant get any worst than this
Sharpie? Feel? Angle finder?
I personally use a sharpie or by looking at the shadow under the edge when on a stone. Curious to hear y’all’s methods. God bless and happy 4th!
I'm curious if any of you folks use linen belts for stropping? I've used leather in the past and have mostly settled in with felt belts but decided to pick up a three pack of linen belts to experiment with loaded up with the Japanese blue compound blocks. I can't say much yet, I did strop one single knife with it last night as I was closing up my shop. The resulting edge was hair popping but again it was just a single knife.
Compared to felt or leather a linen belt is very thin. If you strop right on the platen you should theoretically have a flat surface unlikely to round the apex. Of course it also won't be very forgiving.
I'll probably do a bit more experimenting after the holiday weekend, just wanted to see if anyone has experiences with linen specifically for the deburring step.
As a stone sharpener my specialty is mostly collaborating with diff talented smiths worldwide and today I just got done with this cutie!
26c3 & wrought iron - 250 x57mm with stone polished bevels. What makes this knife special is that after almost 5 years of sharpening this is the first knife that carries my mark ( left side ).
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Stones used :
Nsk oboro diamond stone 200 grit
Naniwa professional 400 -600-1k
Natsuya ( jnat )
Uchigumori
Mikawa
Shinden ( the finisher )
Thanks for watching!
Just thought I'd post my first attempt at full height convexing my benchmade puukko, I did the major removal on an atoma 140, then my sharpal diamond stones, and I finished with my shapton kuromaku 2000 and 5000 stones, it took me a bit to get there but I am very satisfied with the results.
Has anybody used electroplated CBN plates before and can share their thoughts on them? In particular the Forever23 ones that Diamond Cut Steel on Youtube has been featuring lately.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Sharpening-Double-Sided-Whetstone-Professional-180/dp/B0FHHFYXGY
There’s quite a few testimonials from him and others that they last far longer than diamond plates and don’t lose their aggressiveness, because CBN is a much tougher particle than diamond and doesn’t fracture.
That’s a really attractive proposition as a stone for flattening other whetstones, and doing rough repair work on damaged edges.
I have quite a few AliExpress diamond plates - they do the job and they’re great value, but they do wear out eventually. I recently got a Sharpal 220/600 which is clearly better made, but I’m sure will wear out over time as well.
But the Forever23 80/180 CBN plates are AU$160 delivered to Australia, for which I could get two Sharpals or 8-12 AliExpress plates, depending on size.
So are CBN plates a worthwhile ‘buy once, cry once’ proposition as a permanently flat, works forever low-grit option?
Not quite mirror but I’ll take it. Case Longhouse knife.
Hey everyone,
I recently purchased the Yoshihiro Premium Toishi 3 Stone Set (#1000, #3000, #6000 grit) which comes with a stone fixer and a nagura for about $150. I mainly use premium Japanese kitchen knives for prepping detailed meals at home, and I want to make sure I am getting the best possible edge for precise cuts. https://imgur.com/a/8QABGmA
I am having a bit of buyer's remorse and wanted to get your opinions before I start heavily using them.
First, my main goal is to get my knives razor sharp to the point where they can easily shave arm hair. Will this specific 1000, 3000, and 6000 progression get me to that level, or is it more about my technique at this point?
Second, I was heavily debating going with glass stones instead. Did I make a mistake going with these traditional water stones that are permanently attached to resin bases? I actually use a sink bridge for my sharpening station, so I am worried the built in bases might be a bit awkward to mount compared to flat stones.
I just do not want to be filled with regret if I missed out on a much better setup or overpaid for this specific kit. Any feedback on how these Yoshihiros perform compared to glass stones would be hugely appreciated!