Wood for deburring?

[indiglofish61]

So, whats the best wood for deburring?

[ChefKnivesToGo]

It's best if it's soft enough to strip the bur without damaging the edge. I like balsa. If you have a balsa strop you can just run it through the end where you're not stropping and it would work well.

Also, if you're looking for a free option and you drink wine you can use cork or synthetic cork.

[JustinP]

Wood doesn't work very well in my experience. Cork works a little better. Felt blocks are supposed to be really good too, but never tried it. I use the cork in combination with deburring on the stones. Never get nearly as good results without proper deburring on the stones as well.

[gladius]

Sweeping strokes on stones as I progress up is what I use as I don't really create much of a burr...but sometimes if there is a burr sweeping strokes don't eliminate, I use a few light strokes on a ceramic rod << at a shallower angle from which I sharpen: much cleaner and doesn't rip out steel.

[indiglofish61]

Ok thanks for all the suggestions , have a good one.

[jacko9]

I'm another wine cork deburrer.

[Cigarguy]

Sweeping strokes on stones as I progress up is what I use as I don't really create much of a burr...but sometimes if there is a burr sweeping strokes don't eliminate, I use a few light strokes on a ceramic rod << at a shallower angle from which I sharpen: much cleaner and doesn't rip out steel.

That's what I do too. For a really stubborn burr I prefer to strop on a high grit stone first then cork or leather strop before moving on to the next stone.