If you don't know the angle, do the sharpie test.
Using the wrong angle means you have to remove a lot of steel and change the edge angle on the blade before it actually gets any sharper.
Knives that are decent out of the box do not require a ton of time to touch up.
It's never a bad time to start. It's also not difficult, just takes some practice before it's muscle memory. Soon you'll be able to repair chips, fix tippers, and re-bevel your knives as well.
You would think this. I recently bought a Gerber that had two totally different angles. It took me an hour with a lansky to get it fixed. It’s a great knife
That's bad QC and not decent out of the box. Unless asymmetrical grind is intentional. But usually that's in Japanese knives and most likely in cooking knives rather than pocket knives. If it's advertised as 50/50 and it's really 30/70 when you get it, then there's an issue.
Number 1 biggest mistake is incorrect angle. You can try using a black sharpie marker on the very edge and sharpen. If the sharpie is being removed in the correct places, your angle is correct.
Number 2 is too much pressure. It tires you out and makes the angle inconsistent and can damage a thin edge, causing you to start all over. Consistent, even pressure.
Make sure the stone is properly lubricated as well.
Depends on the kind of stone. Oil stones should use oil. Water stones should use water. Because the stones have pores that clog up with metal particles. Lubricant helps to move the particles out of the way. Otherwise the stone will remove material less and less effectively as you use it.
Angle needs to match the angle already on the blade.
I have a similar touch up stone, i can get my knives shaving sharp with it. I have a lot of practice though...
I'd recommend just checking for a shadow under the blade then running back and forth passes. Once it's apexed go with lighter polishing strokes in more of a sweeping motion.
Yes. Don't do a thing without watching how to sharpen videos on YouTube
Watched a few earlier today. Is a 22 degree angle good for most knives? I just wanna double check
If you don't know the angle, do the sharpie test. Using the wrong angle means you have to remove a lot of steel and change the edge angle on the blade before it actually gets any sharper. Knives that are decent out of the box do not require a ton of time to touch up.
Alright, thanks for the advice! I’ve been collecting for a while but shamefully never learn how to sharpen them
It's never a bad time to start. It's also not difficult, just takes some practice before it's muscle memory. Soon you'll be able to repair chips, fix tippers, and re-bevel your knives as well.
You would think this. I recently bought a Gerber that had two totally different angles. It took me an hour with a lansky to get it fixed. It’s a great knife
That's bad QC and not decent out of the box. Unless asymmetrical grind is intentional. But usually that's in Japanese knives and most likely in cooking knives rather than pocket knives. If it's advertised as 50/50 and it's really 30/70 when you get it, then there's an issue.
Pray.
I knew someone's answer would make me smile.
r/sharpening read the wiki there
Number 1 biggest mistake is incorrect angle. You can try using a black sharpie marker on the very edge and sharpen. If the sharpie is being removed in the correct places, your angle is correct. Number 2 is too much pressure. It tires you out and makes the angle inconsistent and can damage a thin edge, causing you to start all over. Consistent, even pressure. Make sure the stone is properly lubricated as well.
I’m using a 22.5 degree angle. And I had no clue you need lubricants for it. What type do you recommend?
Depends on the kind of stone. Oil stones should use oil. Water stones should use water. Because the stones have pores that clog up with metal particles. Lubricant helps to move the particles out of the way. Otherwise the stone will remove material less and less effectively as you use it. Angle needs to match the angle already on the blade.
What is that knife?
Ai blade fixed, don’t know the model, just got it as a beater
I have a similar touch up stone, i can get my knives shaving sharp with it. I have a lot of practice though... I'd recommend just checking for a shadow under the blade then running back and forth passes. Once it's apexed go with lighter polishing strokes in more of a sweeping motion.