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Can I dull the edge by honing improperly?

Started by bnlsrv, August 17, 2005, 02:54:46 AM

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bnlsrv

Also, what tips are there for feeling the right angle as I'm honing the edge?
When do I know I'm done?
Any other tips - the dvd that came with this is great, but I could use a little more coaching on the honing of the knife edge, etc.
Bill in the midwest.

Jeff Farris

Yes, you can dull the edge if you hold the knife at too steep an angle to the honing wheel.  There's no downside to having too shallow an angle (other than not getting the edge honed), so I generally recommend people start out too flat and bring the angle up until you get the results you're looking for.
Jeff Farris

bnlsrv

So, I would think then, that you start out flat and continue to check the edge, bring it at a greater angle until you see it start to remove the scratches?

When am I done honing - when all the scratches are gone?
Is there a certain "feel" to it when you're at the right angle?

Bill in the midwest.

Jeff Farris

Quote from: bnlsrv on August 17, 2005, 04:43:36 AMWhen am I done honing - when all the scratches are gone?

Yes, you want to remove the scratches and get rid of the wire edge.

QuoteIs there a certain "feel" to it when you're at the right angle?

Yes on chisels, but not on thinner blades like knives. If you get it too high you may notice a slightly different feel, but when you do, you're way past the point where you want to be.
Jeff Farris

bnlsrv

Bill in the midwest.