Single Bevel Tip

[wapitimike1]

Now I'm new to this single bevel mania, but I like the reasoning. I've bought a few different types and just couldn't get them to my (nut case sharpenough) likeing, untill now. I just did a ABowyer 11/4" up on a KME and large Diamond stone. I ground them on the face side to a fine polished edge but still it didn't quite have that rubber band nicking edge. Then I flipped the head over and in about five pushes on the none cutting side put a tiny edge. Pow goes the rubber band. It's so slight you'll never effect the spliting action but it gave it that razor sharp edge I like to feel, just my two cents. I'm not sure how it will work on a convex edge single but I have some and aim to find out.

[Sharpster]

That's it Mike.  

First grind, then polish the bevel side through as many grits as you like. During the process, the burr on the unbeveled side continues to get bigger and heavier. Then use just the minimum number of strokes necessary on the unbeveled side to remove the burr.

Once we understand the mechanics of what we're trying to do, sharpening singles can be easier than sharpening doubles.

Ron

[tippit]

Yep, Same with a knife, you gotta knock that burr down.  I like a ceramic stick for last light strokes no matter what coarseness of stone you finished with.  Doc