Relatively Ninja
Sharpshooter
I recall reading some comments (probably by Rhino) regarding the sharpening of knives (specifically EDC utility knives), and how it's better to have a rougher (some would call it a "micro-serrated") edge than a very fine edge (parentheses). My question is, how does one go about obtaining such an edge?
I use a spyderco sharpmaker; while it can certainly hone my blade to fineness befitting a paper-shaver, I've noticed that such sharpening with the the ultra-fine stones yields a blade that is much less useful in everyday cutting tasks. How do I get a useful edge that excels at mundane, everyday tasks? Should I only sharpen with the medium stones? Is there a technique that I don't know that will give me a better cutting edge? Did I miss a thread that already discusses this in detail? Is Obi-wan Kenobi my only hope?
Please INGO, I request your assistance.
I use a spyderco sharpmaker; while it can certainly hone my blade to fineness befitting a paper-shaver, I've noticed that such sharpening with the the ultra-fine stones yields a blade that is much less useful in everyday cutting tasks. How do I get a useful edge that excels at mundane, everyday tasks? Should I only sharpen with the medium stones? Is there a technique that I don't know that will give me a better cutting edge? Did I miss a thread that already discusses this in detail? Is Obi-wan Kenobi my only hope?
Please INGO, I request your assistance.