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Title: Questions RE: 3Rivers WW sharpening video
Post by: GMMAT on September 09, 2009, 03:01:00 PM
Does it work like that for you guys in the real world?????.....lol

I bought my flat file.  I finish with a diamond stone....even get the wet stone out for the finer, last rubs.

It ain't shaving sharp.

So....do I need to do more work on the ANGLE?  No problems....just wondering.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Questions RE: 3Rivers WW sharpening video
Post by: Deadbolt on September 09, 2009, 03:57:00 PM
i sharpened mine like Mr. lamb did on the how to's here and it worked like a charm...it took a lil more effort then Charley showed but thats the wonders of videos lol.
Title: Re: Questions RE: 3Rivers WW sharpening video
Post by: oldskool on September 09, 2009, 04:01:00 PM
u forgot the leather strop. I had the same problem. Stopped in at 3 Rivers and got hands on training. Now I get them so sharp I'm scared of em.
Title: Re: Questions RE: 3Rivers WW sharpening video
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on September 09, 2009, 04:05:00 PM
Consistent angle and light pressure are the keys to a sharp edge.  Don't matter if the edge is a broadhead or a kitchen knife.

Keep a black magic marker around when you sharpen.  Darken the bevel whenever you feel you aren't making progress and check after each stroke to see what angle you are really hitting that piece of steel at.  It's an eye-opener.