I busted a few diamond plate setting bevels on hss knives, not to mention the finger chaffing. Even though I enjoy sharpening things, this's just a chore.
I considered my options and finally went for a tormek, can't afford all the dust in the apartment.
@Leathercraft Masterclass All good here 😂Spent this morning reprofiling a HSS round knife to a slightly lower angle, even with a coarse diamond stone it certainly wasn't a fast job....Although now it cuts like a beauty 😁
I busted a few diamond plate setting bevels on hss knives, not to mention the finger chaffing. Even though I enjoy sharpening things, this's just a chore.
I considered my options and finally went for a tormek, can't afford all the dust in the apartment.
Ceramic grinding belts on the belt grinder, one of the perks of being a knife maker. Although you do still have to hand finish them.
Haha, I second that 🤓
@Ivo Verhaar You ok hun? 😂
Sounds like you are trying to sharpen a large surface area bevel made from high speed steel on a stone.
This is where diamonds are actually a craftsman's best friend!