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Author Topic: Sharpening stone???  (Read 890 times)

Offline SilentCedars

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Sharpening stone???
« on: May 20, 2021, 09:39:43 PM »
Looking for a sharpening stone for the kme sharpener I bought to sharpen my two blades can you guys suggest one

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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2021, 10:21:06 PM »
Are you looking for Water stones, Diamond stones, or Arkansas stones?
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Offline SilentCedars

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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2021, 10:48:29 PM »
I have no clue whatever is gonna be better

Offline DNewer

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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2021, 11:56:50 PM »
I lie. Dm xtra course and course diamonds. They are a great investment and get your heads beveled quick. I also use a fine DMT and 3 different Arkansas stones to polish once the bevels are set.  It’s an investment but if you sharpen a lot of heads it makes a difference.

Offline SilentCedars

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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2021, 08:51:44 AM »
Thanks for the reply ! I'm just looking for a honing one right now I guess? One to keep heads sharp or take a semi sharp head to pretty damn sharp

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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2021, 05:35:21 PM »
For what you said, I would get a medium and fine diamond stone.
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Re: Sharpening stone???
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2021, 08:07:17 PM »
I am certainly no whiz kid when it comes to sharpening, but I've been doing it for about 60 years. Water stones, diamond stones, and Arkansas stones all work just fine. It is a matter of preference. However, the development of a refined technique is important. A lot of folks have stressed the need to regularly touch up the edge once it is sharp. None of this is magic, but until you develop a knack for it, you will just have to keep working on it.
Sam

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