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First step as a handmade custom knife maker is to select a pattern, I've been designing a kitchen knife pattern that has the same line flow and ergonomics of my trapper knife pattern which a enjoy considerably. https://i.imgur.com/yD3X0ca.jpeg The steel is marked with Machinist dye and the pattern ...

This would be an instant buy for me. The Para3 isn’t my favorite model, but if that’s the only sub three incher in 15v I’ll take it.

Not to be annoying: but how large of a burr do you need? I saw some YouTube videos where the burr is so big they can break it off with their fingers. Mine never gets that large, no matter how much I sharpen on one side I don't need a burr at all to get a knife sharp, technically nobody else does ei...

As a caveat to my statement above, the edge I got was able to shave small hairs off my arm. Probably sharp enough for any of my daily needs, I’m just curious about the science of sharpening and how to progress I do think magnificaiton would confirm if you're fully apexing or not if as you say, you ...

As a caveat to my statement above, the edge I got was able to shave small hairs off my arm. Probably sharp enough for any of my daily needs, I’m just curious about the science of sharpening and how to progress I do think magnificaiton would confirm if you're fully apexing or not if as you say, you ...

It was suggested to make a sprint of the Calypso jr FRN with the fishscale scales. Any interest? sal Absolutely! The fish-scale Caly Jr ZDP is one of my most carried knives. It's so light it just disappears, but has a very capable blade shape that gives a rather straight edge, but is at the same ti...

Thanks for the reply, Shawn, and especially for laying out your thinking. I agree for the most part. However, after playing around with Super Blue I have almost as much appreciation for the low(er) alloy carbon steels. The polished edges seem to hold up well and response brilliantly to a little str...

In a world, obsessed with every attribute to a folding knife except strangely enough what actually contributes to making a great performing folding knife that we actually carry and use for cutting. The Delica 4 "Full Flat Grind" (ffg) is quite refreshing, especially to newcomers who have ...

In a world, obsessed with every attribute to a folding knife except strangely enough what actually contributes to making a great performing folding knife that we actually carry and use for cutting. The Delica 4 "Full Flat Grind" (ffg) is quite refreshing, especially to newcomers who have ...

I bought the Super Blue Delica about a year back and was surprised how much better it was than the gear reviewers and YouTubers would tell you. The latest and greatest is a big part of what they do, so I’m not hating on them. But the Delica is like a Honda Civic. It does what it’s designed to do and...

I don’t have any Spy27, but I’ll second the others who’ve mentioned MagnaCut. It’ll sharpen easier than S30V, especially when it comes to deburring. That’s the hardest part, for me at least, but assuming your technique is correct, MagnaCut deburrs like a dream. The Sharpmaker will work for all three...

Which is to say I’m naturally heavy handed.

[quote=Sharp24/7 post_id=1757561 time=1702040664 user_id=1008992] [quote=BearShark44 post_id=1756158 time=1701374557 user_id=1008267] Endela K390 - first sharpening last night freehand on CGS 40, 20, 10m diamond stones and stropped with gunny juice 6m on leather. Came back screaming sharp, ghost-li...

Endela K390 - first sharpening last night freehand on CGS 40, 20, 10m diamond stones and stropped with gunny juice 6m on leather. Came back screaming sharp, ghost-like. Thanks to everyone on this forum for sharing advice and feedback, quite cool, quite helpful. I’ve got the edge pro version of the ...

Thanks Shawn, fascinating and informative as ever!

I’d buy this.

Have a few vintage SE knives from the 90’s, a Gen2 Endura in ATS-55 and a Police 2 in Gin-1. And for the life of me I cannot get them sharp on the Sharpmaker. I have a Leafjumper SE as well, and I can get it super sharp without issue. Both the knives I’m having difficulty with won’t apex on the 30 o...

What's with the timidity towards dying knives on this forum these days? Go to your local grocery store with $10 and pick up a bottle of RIT in the color you'd rather have your magnacut knife be. You'll have change leftover. Pour a few tablespoons worth into a sauce pan, add some water and IIRC a pi...

Orange would be miles better IMO.

“Note, This is from sharpening a dull knife, not just honing an already diamond sharped edge on soft abrasive which has a different effect.” Thanks for all the info, Shawn. Would you mind briefly describing what the effect of a soft abrasive on diamonds sharpened edge would be? Thanks again! John A...