/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>968220

It's all about the angle. Buy yourself pic related to learn about what angle you want for each knife. A greater angle means a more sturdy edge, but it will be less sharp. Conversely, low angle blades will be surgical scalpel sharp but wont be able to withstand heavy work.

I grind my every day pocket knife at 20 degrees, my kitchen knives at 25, and my outdoor yard knife at 30.

I also strop my blades on a piece of denim glued to a board. I rub polishing compound into each piece of denim. One green and one red. This puts the final shine on the edge and I notice a difference.