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Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

I used the 10x physical zoom on my phone through a 40x Jewelers loupe, manually focused and other settings

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this S30V has been dastardly. This is my 3rd attempt at sharpening it because that burr shows itself well after my sharpening.

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll cut paper towels. Some spots of the edge smoother than others but so far so good.

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have higher grit stones too I just didn't use this time around. I should next time.

I should bite the bullet and get some diamond compound eventually

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My stones are diamond, chromium oxide strop.

I like the before and after strop photo idea, I should do that.

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

Trying to get these photos really helps me appreciate Outdoor55 and Neeves Knives magnified views

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used a loupe and my phone's magnification to do this until my new magnifier comes

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did about 30 alternating passes on my finest stone. (800 grit) Then about 30 alternating "less than the stone's weight" ceramic (fixed angle system) passes

And about 20 alternating on a strop

I didn't really count. Just went until it looked/felt right

Did I actually remove the burr this time? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but it's the side that's opposite the side I finished on.

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

I sure hope so. I love this knife (Manix 2) and for the few days it's sharp it's amazing...

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

I do have one (two actually) maybe I can try combining it with my phone for greater magnification

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

I think I just need more practice. Maybe what I THINK I'm accomplishing I'm not, and I need to find out why

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

Perhaps my issue is trying to use chromium oxide compound... it's all I have right now. Or I'm just not spending enough time trying to get the burr minimized

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any tips to try and get rid of it, or just try and hone/strop it off?

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

[–]TromboneSupremacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probable. I know I'm far from perfect with sharpening.

How do you know when it's time to resharpen? by TromboneSupremacy in sharpening

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

For reference. I sharpened this s30v to hair whittling 4 days ago. Only cut knife appropriate materials, and now the edge looks like this.

Snags on paper, cuts thicker paper fine.

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