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by Jason B.
Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: question about grit rating
Replies: 5
Views: 3235

Re: question about grit rating

Although it might answer a basic question you must also realize that things like abrasive type, stone hardness, binder, abrasive concentration, abrasive quality and how the steel reacts with all of those factors will greatly alter the outcome. The 2000 grit range is my favorite, I have a handful of ...
by Jason B.
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: BESS sharpness testing-any users?
Replies: 16
Views: 8826

Re: BESS sharpness testing-any users?

And FYI, I still have the original testing unit if anyone wants to give it a go. Message me if interested, wouldn't be the first time I sent it out to a forum member.
by Jason B.
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: BESS sharpness testing-any users?
Replies: 16
Views: 8826

Re: BESS sharpness testing-any users?

0, 30s and 40s? That sounds like a malfunctioning tester. I think actual double edged shaving razors clock around 50s BESS when new, and those are paper-thin blades, let alone edges. I’m not an expert, but from what I’ve read those numbers seem much too low. I was selected as a tester for the origi...
by Jason B.
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: BESS sharpness testing-any users?
Replies: 16
Views: 8826

Re: BESS sharpness testing-any users?

0, 30s and 40s? That sounds like a malfunctioning tester. I think actual double edged shaving razors clock around 50s BESS when new, and those are paper-thin blades, let alone edges. I’m not an expert, but from what I’ve read those numbers seem much too low. I was selected as a tester for the origi...
by Jason B.
Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:00 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: BESS sharpness testing-any users?
Replies: 16
Views: 8826

Re: BESS sharpness testing-any users?

I have the original testing unit and my conclusion was... the test was for a much less skilled sharpener.

My machine edges were in the 30's and 40's while my hand edges beyond 4k would rank a 0. You could also greatly change the test outcome with varying edge finish, polish and stropping techniques.
by Jason B.
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Naniwa vs Shapton
Replies: 10
Views: 6287

Re: Naniwa vs Shapton

I like my Shapton Glass for wood working tools over all other stones. The Naniwa stones get too muddy IMO and tend to float the tool making sharpening difficult.

The Glass stones are also fast and consistent making sharpening easier and less time consuming.
by Jason B.
Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Stones for PM edc folders
Replies: 19
Views: 3703

Re: Stones for PM edc folders

When dealing with PM folders I stick to my Coarse and Fine DMT, high V PM steels perform at their best with a nice toothy edge. A little tip, I keep a UF Spyderco ceramic handy and it's nice to have for stubborn burr removal. The Ceramic doesn't do much to the high V steels but helps knock down the ...
by Jason B.
Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Stones for PM edc folders
Replies: 19
Views: 3703

Re: Stones for PM edc folders

Diamond or CBN, any abrasive short of that will only yield ok results at best. Even the Shapton Glass stones fall short when dealing with PM steels that have 4% or greater Vanadium content.
by Jason B.
Sat Jan 19, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Storing Shapton Glass Stones
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: Storing Shapton Glass Stones

I have a wire rack from Home Depot that I have layed some microfiber towels on and after I'm done with the stone I dry it and lay it face done on the rack so the stone itself is in contact with the microfiber. I have about 10 or so Glass stones I have kept this way for a couple years now.
by Jason B.
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Shapton DGLP - SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 1651

Re: Shapton DGLP

This is sold
by Jason B.
Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:37 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Shapton DGLP - SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 1651

Shapton DGLP - SOLD!

Selling my DGLP, I've had it for a while but don't really use it much. Like new condition.

$200 shipped
by Jason B.
Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Amazing coarse edge
Replies: 9
Views: 2800

Re: Amazing coarse edge

I use a DMT Coarse followed by a strop loaded with 1 micron diamond compound. I use this pretty much exclusively for PM steels in folding knives and it has shown great performance in not only cutting but edge retention. It's also much easier to strop back sharp and can be done more before needing a ...
by Jason B.
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: chip deba sharpening advice
Replies: 15
Views: 3639

Re: chip deba sharpening advice

Jason, do you use a belt sander on Deba knives ever? Yes, but only if the chips are too big to remove with a stone or if the blade road needs a regrind. Sometimes if the edge is thick after removing the damage I will grind just the hard metal avoiding the soft iron and upper section of the blade ro...
by Jason B.
Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: chip deba sharpening advice
Replies: 15
Views: 3639

Re: chip deba sharpening advice

I'm not a big fan of grinding the blade road to remove chips, you can really distort the geometry that way. Instead, hold the blade 90 degrees to the stone and cut into the stone like slicing bread. This will remove any and all edge damage and give you a fresh line to work from. It's the same for an...
by Jason B.
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: How to sharpen a single bevel knife.
Replies: 15
Views: 4396

Re: How to sharpen a single bevel knife.

I was just looking over his videos and I think this one really shows Sharpening a yanagi without all the blade road polishing.

by Jason B.
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: How to sharpen a single bevel knife.
Replies: 15
Views: 4396

Re: How to sharpen a single bevel knife.

I like seeing other sharpeners progressions and his is very similar to mine minus the natural stones. I use the SG 120, SG220, NP400, Kohetsu 800 & 2k then I finish with the Suehiro Cerax 6k. Sometimes I will trade out the Kohetsu for a 1k Naniwa Gouken Kurouto and NP3000. Yes, he used a microbe...
by Jason B.
Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: stone recommendations for axe sharpening
Replies: 30
Views: 6503

Re: stone recommendations for axe sharpening

Typically, you start with a file to set the geometry then move on to something like an Axe sharpening puck. Lansky and Norton both make good ones.

For chopping wood it's best to have a somewhat polished edge so after the above I would recommend a good power buff or some finer stones.
by Jason B.
Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Sharpening 20cv
Replies: 7
Views: 2145

Re: Sharpening 20cv

At 4% Vanadium the Glass stone will start to give you troubles at 500 and up. You could probably get to about 1k but it would have been less painful to just use the diamond plate at that point. At 4% Vanadium the carbide content becomes enough that the interaction with the abrasive can be a real iss...
by Jason B.
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sharpening instruction
Replies: 3
Views: 8183

Re: sharpening instruction

Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting all of you and I'm glad I was able to spread some knowledge. Hope we can all do it again soon.
by Jason B.
Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: What to use for chip repair?
Replies: 9
Views: 2285

Re: What to use for chip repair?

Do you want a professional knife grinder or do you want something to grind out chips and reset edges?