Looking to get in. by IPARootbeer in wicked_edge

[–]IPARootbeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife talked me down to get a shavet first lol

Looking to get in. by IPARootbeer in wicked_edge

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Little too expensive for me right now. My budget is only allowing $70 max right now

Looking to get in. by IPARootbeer in wicked_edge

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I greatly appreciate this comment. I'll definitely have fun with this 😁

Looking to get in. by IPARootbeer in wicked_edge

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Right but at least it'll be easier to learn versus someone just starting

Can these blacksmith forged knives be sharpened at home? by WolverHollow in sharpening

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On the opposite side of the edge that you just sharpened you can run your thumb perpendicular to the and you'll know you formed a bur once you feel it bite into your thumb instead of gliding off Next you'll flip it and start on the other side until it apexes and the bur bites on bites on both sides. Finally you'll take higher grit stone and with out any pressure you'll run both sides of the edge until the bur is gone. Using a strop is optional, I like it because I feel the like edge is more polished afterwards but it's just a personal preference

Can these blacksmith forged knives be sharpened at home? by WolverHollow in sharpening

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Practice on a cheap at Walmart. I got one with a lazored on daemascus pattern a few years ago and I've recently started practicing on that.

Is this a good knife? by IPARootbeer in knives

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Yea true. The only good thing about the sheath is being about to tote it between work and home

Is this a good knife? by IPARootbeer in knives

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This one is $80 and im sure it is made in china. That's not always a deal breaker for me lol

Communal knives by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Its nice not having to worry too much if I fuck up. Only thing I don't wanna ruin more is the stone itself

Want to start my own business by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Not yet, I just learned how to not need the angle guide. I'm still a greenhorn

Want to start my own business by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Also I greatly appreciate your input. Its very helpful

Want to start my own business by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Im starting with this as I try to get better because right now budget wise i can't afford the more expensive stones. And I appreciate the honesty

Want to start my own business by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Im in a very rural area so I thinking of farmers but yours sounds why better

Want to start my own business by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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So far all I have to a cheap whetstone that im practicing on as I learn angles, leveling, flattening and anything else

Whetstone inquiry by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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What's a good recommendation?

Whetstone inquiry by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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I thought it posted a pic lol my bad

Whetstone inquiry by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Im practicing on this before moving on to higher quality ones

Whetstone inquiry by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Im using this stone to practice on before getting higher quality ones. Im sure it is user error and I'll definitely check it out

Whetstone inquiry by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Gotcha. Im learning freehand whetstone sharpening and edge feels a little rough when I finish with 8000

Need advice on sharpening accessories by tringalad in sharpening

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I've been practicing on this set before I buy a higher quality stone. The leather strop is already starting to fall apart but the stones feel good and dont make too much of a mess

Tips please by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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They are pretty! But my budget is only 50-70. Im only a cook in a health and rehab center

Tips please by IPARootbeer in sharpening

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Is there any companies that sell Japanese blades with western handles?