Knife Sharpening

[Pete Grey]

My dad was a master carpenter and i still have his chisels, planes and his oil stones.

Chisels and plane irons i have no problem with but i always have difficulties getting a razor edge with knives, now i get a reasonable edge with an oil stone and finish of with a gerber pocket sharper ( carbide first then ceramic) which gives a great edge as the stones are at the perfect angle. It takes a little time but it works for me. I’ve just ordered an other one as mine is showing a little wear.

I have diamond whet stones of different grades which will quickly restore the edge.

I always was taught as a lad to strop a blade on a leather strap to remove the wire edge after grinding and using a stone.

Find a way that works for you and practice it.