Is there a compendium of sharpening of all the different steels all in one place? It seems a sharpening bible broken down to all steels or non steels is a handy thing once you have a dozen different steels in your collection. Every steel does different things and different methods can bring out certain qualities, it would just be so helpful to look up S30V to find out that 600 grit is the best finishing grit and what the bit will be like and perhaps what compound and how many strips for example.
Mule Team Army 001
MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
Yes! But I was wondering if there was a place organized where you can look up sharpening by the specific steels. A sharpening wiki if you will, organized and categorized where someone or some people have checked all the ways that are best. I think something like this would be great on Knife Steel Nerds website. There are a plethora of places to look but I don’t know if a singular source for all the mainstream and not so mainstream knife steels. This would bring more people down the steel rabbit hole if there was a great universal source of optimal sharpening tips and techniques able to be updated for all the new steels to come in the market
Mule Team Army 001
MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
There is a thread called "The Seven Secrets of Sharpening Redux" on BF that has a more extensive guide to sharpen any steel.
Specific by steel is something hard to find because the method stays the same, it mostly comes down to preference.
I've seen people allocating abrasives in relation to the main carbide formers in a steel but I'd have to search for that after work ^^
In the collection : Lots of different steels, in lots of different (and same) Spydercos.
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I personally dont like this idea from steel alone. Geometry, heat treat, blade shape, even stone selection has an onslaught of issues. For me there is alot of joy experimenting with all the stones i own. And confirming my convictions on a specific knife instead of a steel.
"Nothing is built on stone; all is built on sand, but we must build as if the sand were stone."
Agree, steel alloy vs stone type vs edge geometry vs technique and personal experience/preferences are all variables that do not fit into a spreadsheet of recommendations/rules.
I enjoy sharpening and experimenting while learning about techniques.
Yes, there will have to be discussion on edge geometry etcetera. The point is an authoritative compendium categorized by steel to give people a one source for guidance
Mule Team Army 001
MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
I personally dont like this idea from steel alone. Geometry, heat treat, blade shape, even stone selection has an onslaught of issues. For me there is alot of joy experimenting with all the stones i own. And confirming my convictions on a specific knife instead of a steel.
I agree fully. Sharpening is a Zen thing that presupposes the entire knife, the tools you apply to it, and the thought you apply to them both.
-Marc (pocketing a JD Smith sprint today)
“When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”
I think I went bald from scratching my head wondering why people insist on someone else telling them what is "the best". What is "the best" for me and my uses may not even be suitable for you and your uses.
Break free from the chains of predetermined edge angles! Learn the art of freehand and experimentation! Find your "zen" or whatever by finding out what works best for you, because down that way true madness lies. I mean happiness. Yeah, happiness!
Because desolate places allow us to breathe. And most people don't even know they're out of breath.
Do you think that a lot of dissatisfaction with knives is due to the lack of knowledge on the steels and how to sharpen them? Maybe 1% of people know what they are doing and a general A-Z guide based on steel composition may help them on their way to a greater appreciation and use of their knives. Amiright?
Mule Team Army 001
MNOSD 008 Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
Most people just don't know how to sharpen period. A knowledge of how to sharpen, regardless of specific grits or angles, is a cure to much ailment when it comes to knives.
Just getting people to use something basic (but good) like a Sharpmaker properly is a huge step forward.
Because desolate places allow us to breathe. And most people don't even know they're out of breath.
Mule Team Army 001
Stable Mules; Z-Max, Z-Wear, Magna Cut, SRS13, Rex 76, Rex T15.
's in 10 different steels
