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In the Shop => Knife Sharpening => Topic started by: JustADudeInSweden on January 31, 2022, 10:53:38 PM

Title: Hand or jig?
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on January 31, 2022, 10:53:38 PM
Hey!

For these tiny pocket knives, is it all handheld or is some jig recommended?

(https://i.ibb.co/m6D6Vnm/Screenshot-2022-01-31-at-22-51-01.png) (https://ibb.co/wM0MFnT)
Title: Re: Hand or jig?
Post by: Ken S on January 31, 2022, 11:53:08 PM
Wolfgang demonstrates how to sharpen small Swiss Army knife blades toward the end of either the advanced knife class or the tips class. (Sorry, I can't find the exact reference now.) (Handheld)

Here is a link to the homemade small platforms developed on this forum. The narrow width allows both sides of the blade to be sharpened full length without repositioning the jig.

Ken
Title: Re: Hand or jig?
Post by: Beaker on February 01, 2022, 03:25:58 AM
Here is the link to the Advanced Knife Sharpening Live video where Wolfgang discusses why he doesn't use the small knife holder (SVM-00) and instead freehand sharpens, edge leading, while bracing on the USB.

https://youtu.be/PrRwBTil1l8?t=2863 (https://youtu.be/PrRwBTil1l8?t=2863)

Title: Re: Hand or jig?
Post by: JustADudeInSweden on February 01, 2022, 01:49:50 PM
He mentions it's not a technique for beginners  :-\
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