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#11

General Tormek Questions / Re: Older Jig Identification

Last post by NWR1487 - December 27, 2025, 12:00:15 AM

Does anyone know the original model number for the square edge jig?  I have one with no number on it, and it's somewhat different from the current design. 

#12

Knife Sharpening / Re: Is there still a wire burr...

Last post by RickKrung - December 25, 2025, 03:22:21 AM

Hi, how are you? I can't find it. I saw a link to a knife sharpness chart here on the forum. It looks like a test. How to check the sharpness of a knife when you don't have a device. I remember there being mention of cash register tape -?Bess and cigarette paper- ?Bess .....
Thanks.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Peaceful skies.

The chart you seek can be found in Vadim's book, "Knife Deburring".  Amazing and informative book.

It is also in the BESS PT50 series manual.  See below, PDF file and a JPG image

#13

Knife Sharpening / Re: Is there still a wire burr...

Last post by BPalv - December 25, 2025, 02:44:51 AM

How to maintain a 13.5 degree angle for honing? By hand?
Muscle memory?

Andy,
I sharpen knives on a Tormek T8 when it's the best option. I love the machine and the results it can produce.  To start, I measure carefully and use software to set the desired edge angle for grinding.   To achieve a clean, crisp apex I use that same procedure on the honing wheel.  I do increase the angle a bit to help get rid of the burr, the amount depends on the steel and past results.
Alternatively, a 1x30 or KO with a leather or whatever KO's strop is made from, will get it done.  If you are attempting to create a toothy grind, belts can be a negative.  That's when the honing wheel will shine.
In my humble opinion...

Al

#14

Knife Sharpening / Re: Is there still a wire burr...

Last post by BPalv - December 25, 2025, 02:08:10 AM

Hi, how are you? I can't find it. I saw a link to a knife sharpness chart here on the forum. It looks like a test. How to check the sharpness of a knife when you don't have a device. I remember there being mention of cash register tape -?Bess and cigarette paper- ?Bess .....
Thanks.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Peaceful skies.

The chart you seek can be found in Vadim's book, "Knife Deburring".  Amazing and informative book.

#15

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Vintag...

Last post by BPalv - December 25, 2025, 01:55:16 AM

Again, nice work!
I have been attempting to do more restoration.  Just getting started down that road but,  I aspire to get results like that.
Thanks for posting,
Al

#16

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Puma 8...

Last post by BPalv - December 25, 2025, 01:50:24 AM

The knife is now almost done.
The blade surface was refined with 800 grit wet & dry and some WD40.
The new convex edge apex measures ~30 degrees inclusive and needs to have it's tiny burr removed later, after which the sheath will receive a few coats of warm Granger's wax.

Beautiful work!
I would also like to know how to restore a handle like that.
Thanks,
Al

#17

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Puma 8...

Last post by Sir Amwell - December 25, 2025, 12:22:43 AM

Hi. Lovely work. Can you explain the process of restoring the handle? More specifically, the work done to all the washers? Thanks.

#18

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Puma 8...

Last post by RichColvin - December 24, 2025, 10:31:55 PM

That is great!  Thank you for sharing.

#19

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Puma 8...

Last post by kwakster - December 24, 2025, 04:08:06 PM

The knife is now almost done.
The blade surface was refined with 800 grit wet & dry and some WD40.
The new convex edge apex measures ~30 degrees inclusive and needs to have it's tiny burr removed later, after which the sheath will receive a few coats of warm Granger's wax.

#20

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife restoration - Puma 8...

Last post by kwakster - December 24, 2025, 04:06:57 PM

Separately polished the miniature guard a bit, then put the handle back together using glue between all the washers:











How the knife looks at the moment: