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I have been working with Saneli knives and one Tupperware Japanese steel knife.
With all the help here that I have to work with I am sure I will get there.

Getting there but I am sure I can get better.
Only have been trying for a week. 

You guys are great. 

Thanks again.

Have a question from a friend.
Would the t4 be okay for home use? Mostly for knives.

Again so amazing the support from everyone.

Thank you!!

You have all given me a lot to work with. 
I will let you know how I make out.


Thanks again.

It's not super thin.
I don't think the jig is touching the wheel and I am trying to sharpen to 25 degrees.
I will try the smaller jig and the poisoning.

Thank you for your help

I am on an iPhone so can't attach a picture.

It is a filet knife about 6" blade  and I don't think the bevel was uneven.
I believe it was the same for another knife I was sharpening.

I was using the long knife jig.

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Hi
Another question.

It seems that the bevel on one side of the knife is different than the other side.
I do the first side then flip the knife and do the other side.
One is wider than the other?
Just wondering if this could be part of the problem?

Sorry, one last question.

In all the video's i have watched the water seems contained to the water trough.  My water spill onto the machine when i am sharpening towards the honing wheel.  I seem to have a lot of water on the blade vs the water in the video's.  I have the water filled to the maximum line.  Is that too much?

Thanks again

Wow
You guys are great!!
Thank you for all the help.

Just to answer.
I am trying a few different knifes and i am just meaning a very sharp knife (not a razor blade)

i will try i few of the points mentioned here.

Thanks again

Thank you for the replies.
I did add the oil and then the compound as per the start up guide.  the leather wheel looks white and dusty. 
i have spend a bit of time sharpening a couple kitchen knifes at 20 degree angle with dressing the stone using the fine grit but it just doesn't seem to get there.

I guess the question is can a skilled person using the T7 get a razor sharp edge?  or do you need to get the Japanese stone (4000 grit) to get there?
I would hate to have to go spend another $400 to get the sharpness i am looking for.

Thanks again for all your help

I am new to the Tormek T7 and can't seem to get a razor sharp edge on my knife.
It seems I can get a better edge by hand sharpening.

This machine has good reviews so it must be something I am doing wrong.

Also when I applied the honing coupond the leather belt became dusty and when I try to hone it seems to make the knife duller.

Could use some help.

Thanks