There is the steel and there is the blacksmith. As long as the steel is decent, which VG-10 is, then it's all about the work of the smith. Heat treatment, profile, grind.
The steel has faults, but a good blacksmith minimizes them.
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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VG-10 Steel
- Replies: 19
- Views: 382
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:39 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond
- Replies: 20
- Views: 707
Re: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond
I use a bare strop to make sure I got rid of the burr, or as a kid of steel.
I use a loaded strop instead of a fine stone to finish sharpening or to touch up the blade.
I use a loaded strop instead of a fine stone to finish sharpening or to touch up the blade.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:35 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Should we add more King stones?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 834
Re: Should we add more King stones?
The King Hyper and Neo stones are very good. But from the outside looking in, it looks like stones don't move without bunch of people in the forums advocating for them. One problem with King is that their line is all over the place. A $20 1K King isn't cutting like a King Hyper. It's hard to make a ...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Getting Takayuki sharper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: Getting Takayuki sharper
On the comment that sometimes VG-10 is stubborn - depending on the heat treatment, getting rid of that burr can be an issue.
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:59 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: CPM steels
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1478
Re: CPM steels
The issue isn't being PM but having a lot of Vanadium. These steels are wear resistant.
You'll need diamonds for M390 and Magnacut. They will make life easier for the 3V.
You'll need diamonds for M390 and Magnacut. They will make life easier for the 3V.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Levels?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1069
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: New Stone Line Shapton Rockstar
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1812
Re: New Stone Line Shapton Rockstar
Hmm, these are cheaper than the Shapton glass with maybe more usable thickness? A lot cheaper. If they are the same stone as the Shapton Glass, I don't see a reason for anybody to buy the Glass unless they are in extreme weather conditions. A lot of bang for the buck. Too bad Mark only had one of e...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Knife Recommendations
- Topic: Alternatives to CCK veggie cleaver(s)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 939
Re: Alternatives to CCK veggie cleaver(s)
I have to disagree about your statement regarding CCK. I made a typo. I meant to say that almost everything is thicker than the CCK. It's a laser. In fact that's why I compare surface area to weight - chuka's and nakiri's are closer enough to rectangular. So the more surface area to weight, the thi...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: Knife Recommendations
- Topic: Alternatives to CCK veggie cleaver(s)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 939
Re: Alternatives to CCK veggie cleaver(s)
Almost everything is thinner than the CCK.
The Daovua is also a laser, but it lacks edge retention. You also have to be good with the belly.
I looked at a bunch of tall nakiris and chuka-bochos by comparing surface area to weight. The Yoshimitsu tall nakiris are your best bet.
The Daovua is also a laser, but it lacks edge retention. You also have to be good with the belly.
I looked at a bunch of tall nakiris and chuka-bochos by comparing surface area to weight. The Yoshimitsu tall nakiris are your best bet.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:10 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Best Stropping Compound (Not an Opinion)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2423
Re: Best Stropping Compound (Not an Opinion)
Anyone try Jende Poly Diamond Emulsion? They have a fancy looking Nanocloth Ultra Strop which is supposed to work with it. A bit of an investment though. You'll want something grippy for the strop blocks if you have them on a bench - they are smooth plastic and will rotate and slide. Or put it in a...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:51 pm
- Forum: Knife Recommendations
- Topic: Enthralled by three rather different knives … talk to me
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1074
Re: Enthralled by three rather different knives … talk to me
Everybody's avoiding telling you - eventually get all three. It's just a matter of when the budget recovers and it's a question of what order you get them in.
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:10 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Strops & Compounds advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3175
Re: Strops & Compounds advice
That above is my biggest obstacle in learning freehand sharpening....unless I go cut a concrete curb there's just not enough knives for me to sharpen because my knives don't require much sharpening. To remedy that I buy knives just to sharpen --which isn't exactly the wisest thing to do. And now I'...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:08 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Strops & Compounds advice
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3175
Re: Strops & Compounds advice
Since budget is a factor, I suggest you try just a bare leather strop with what you have on hand. At the least it will deburr your edge. If you have enough for two strops, try some Green compound on one. You can find it for like $8 for a small block - that will last you a while. It's should be fine ...
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:55 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Purchase advice needed for new stones
- Replies: 9
- Views: 624
Re: Purchase advice needed for new stones
I'm talking about electroplated diamond plates.
If Atoma is too much and you don't like the idea of DMT, Ultrasharp, Sharpal, & Eze-Lap are other name options. As I've said, I've had luck with no-name stones.
If Atoma is too much and you don't like the idea of DMT, Ultrasharp, Sharpal, & Eze-Lap are other name options. As I've said, I've had luck with no-name stones.
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Purchase advice needed for new stones
- Replies: 9
- Views: 624
Re: Purchase advice needed for new stones
What do you mean by bonded stones?
I'm talking about the double sided diamond plates with a honeycomb pattern. They cut steel, so there is some abrasive there.
I'm talking about the double sided diamond plates with a honeycomb pattern. They cut steel, so there is some abrasive there.
- Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Purchase advice needed for new stones
- Replies: 9
- Views: 624
Re: Purchase advice needed for new stones
Well the Shaptons are going to have trouble with the K390 and S90V, just far too much Vanadium. However, I've been playing with low cost diamond stones this year, the no-name kind you find on Amazon and they do surprisingly well. Just don't use too much pressure. In the US you can get a double sided...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Cerax Whetstone storage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 430
Re: Cerax Whetstone storage
For soaking stones, I generally have them out on a rack for 2-3 days before putting them back in a box.
For a big stone like a Kohetsu, it's more like a week.
For a big stone like a Kohetsu, it's more like a week.
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Costco Napastyle Sharpening Asian or German
- Replies: 7
- Views: 636
- Wed May 24, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Diamond Bench
- Replies: 6
- Views: 645
Re: Diamond Bench
I've been looking at low cost diamond stones as a recommendation for people who want to learn to sharpen, but don't want a big commitment. Mostly for EDC. And in my experience they eat through steel faster. Also they seem to last (need more time to know for sure) if used properly. Heavy pressure bei...
- Mon May 22, 2023 2:25 am
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Oh no, another progression question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 751
Re: Oh no, another progression question
I forget to say, finer Shaptons glaze fast. I'd personally be inclined to get a Chosera 3K or 5K. The Naniwa Gouken Arata versions are lower cost, though not as thick.