Hello all. New member Dennis here.
Please forgive me if this subject has been covered. I tried the search function with no success.
I currently sharpen my knives using a set of Japanese water stones, 400 grit, 1000 grit, and 3000 grit, followed by stropping on leather using a 2.5 micron and a 0.5 micron paste on the strops. I am striving for a consistent 15
I am reasonably satisfied with my current process, but it is time consuming and I am struggling to maintain consistent angles, hence my decision to buy a Tormek.
I am about to buy a used T-3 and set it up to sharpen my kitchen knives for a start.
Can I get the same quality of edge using the SG-200 stone and stock honing wheel? Or should I start looking for a finer stone on which to finish my knives? If so, what stone(s) would you recommend and why?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.
Dennis
Please forgive me if this subject has been covered. I tried the search function with no success.
I currently sharpen my knives using a set of Japanese water stones, 400 grit, 1000 grit, and 3000 grit, followed by stropping on leather using a 2.5 micron and a 0.5 micron paste on the strops. I am striving for a consistent 15
I am reasonably satisfied with my current process, but it is time consuming and I am struggling to maintain consistent angles, hence my decision to buy a Tormek.
I am about to buy a used T-3 and set it up to sharpen my kitchen knives for a start.
Can I get the same quality of edge using the SG-200 stone and stock honing wheel? Or should I start looking for a finer stone on which to finish my knives? If so, what stone(s) would you recommend and why?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.
Dennis