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Title: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Avid Archer on July 25, 2013, 03:19:00 PM
Well I put Chris Spikes sharpening method to work today on a Mag 1, and I must say, I've never gotten a head this sharp before in my life!

The shaving hair part...I still have to work on. I THINK I used too much pressure!

(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p524/AvidArcher/A966C163-AAE2-434F-8D0E-A43E60EE4B1E-287-000000437CB518F1.jpg)
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Richie on July 25, 2013, 03:22:00 PM
ouch   :knothead:
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: VictoryHunter on July 25, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
Good job! Also sorry to hear about you arm.
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Charlie Lamb on July 25, 2013, 04:25:00 PM
Suggestion... you'll soon tire of testing the edge that way. Find a different method!
  :laughing:
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Rob W. on July 25, 2013, 04:38:00 PM
You mastered sharpening and blood trailing in one sitting. Thats multi-tasking at its finest!   :D
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Avid Archer on July 25, 2013, 04:45:00 PM
Mr. Lamb, I don't think it's the method, it's my technique that needs tweaking. haha

But seriously folks, I've never been able to attain an edge that made the hair jump off my arm with so little pressure, until now.
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Biathlonman on July 25, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Well share the secret!
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Avid Archer on July 25, 2013, 04:55:00 PM
Its no secret, here's the link to a tutorial Chris did a while back. He also has a video tutorial on YouT*be.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000102
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Ray Lyon on July 25, 2013, 04:58:00 PM
As Bill Engval would say...."Here's your sign"  
  :laughing:

actually, looks like you do have that sharpening gig figured out.
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Avid Archer on July 25, 2013, 04:59:00 PM
BTW, I skipped the grinding wheel step, and went straight to the Jewelstik and guide.
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: JEFF B on July 25, 2013, 05:59:00 PM
i guess that will do thats sharp enough
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: Sirius Black on July 25, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: frassettor on July 25, 2013, 06:53:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :shaka:
Title: Re: I think I got this sharpening thing figured out!
Post by: katman on July 25, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
Ouch, that will leave a mark.