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Title: honing blades with a sanding sponge.
Post by: Rhino on February 04, 2014, 07:47:52 PM

I love my T7. Use it all the time because I like to keep my blades razor sharp.

I also use a fine diamond coated honing rod between sharpenings in the home.

Today I had a dull knife in the office. I use it to cut fruit but it has gotten too dull. I was thinking about taking it home but then I also had a find sanding sponge from 3M. I gave it a try. The sanding sponge worked wonders. I'm no good with a sharpening stone but the sanding sponge got my knife sharp in no time. I dare say it is better than the diamond coated honing rod. Just sharing. Has anyone else ever try this?

Title: Re: honing blades with a sanding sponge.
Post by: Rob on February 04, 2014, 08:09:16 PM

I've used sanding sponges on wood before but never on a blade. Interesting idea :-) What make was it out of curiosity?

Title: Re: honing blades with a sanding sponge.
Post by: Rhino on February 05, 2014, 05:32:35 AM

3M Sanding Sponge, Extra Fine, 3.75-Inch by 2.625-Inch by 1-Inch, 3-Pack

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Sanding-Sponge-3-75-Inch-2-625-Inch/dp/B00004Z487

I am using carbon knives at this time, I was taking a break, so then I used it all over the blade and got it nice and shiny too. I've been overworked lately so I'm doing strange things during breaks. FYI, I am self employed, so I am not cheating on my time.

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