Deltaboy1984
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Soft Arkansas Stone!
Interesting. So you could set the sharpener on end, with one of the facets flat on a horizontal surface and then hold the knife blade vertical while sharpening and have a fairly decent angle guide that way. I've used these for years and never realized that.The faceted heads are also set at angles of typical bevels.
I've used these for years and never realized that.
It's a field stone...A potato?
That's what I use.
I am forcing myself to master this skill. Getting there. My dad taught me years ago but I am still not as proficient as he is.Soft Arkansas Stone!
Set a penny on the stone and lower the knife blade till the top of the blade touch 's the coin! That or use a Nickel to set your edge!I am forcing myself to master this skill. Getting there. My dad taught me years ago but I am still not as proficient as he is.
That is a neat trick! I will try that next time. Thank you.Set a penny on the stone and lower the knife blade till the top of the blade touch 's the coin! That or use a Nickel to set your edge!
I use a Work Sharp at home and make sure the knife I take with me is scary sharp. For the field, although I've not needed it yet. I picked something up at Wally for < $2.50, made in China. Its a nasty little stone I hope I never need to use.
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That is a neat trick! I will try that next time. Thank you.
A potato?
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