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@@gregmccormack5709 great advise! I have only sitting on a shelf that i see everyday 😂. Will be using tomorrow.

Thank You !!! Happy New Year!

on abrasive belts they are moving toward me " Edge Leading". All the wheels are moving away. Thank you for your question.

😂 Touché! Sounds like your uncle might give my knife a run for its money!

It's a Bucktool low speed 6". 110 v though.

I totally get where you're coming from. The debate between belt sanders and jigs with stones is a hot topic in sharpening circles. You're right that motorized dry grinding can generate heat quickly, and if you're not careful, it can overheat the very edge (those few microns at the apex). When that happens, it can mess with the heat treatment and weaken the edge. But here's the thing-if you use light pressure, keep the belt moving, and pause often to check the blade, you can avoid overheating altogether. That said, using a jig with stones is a safer bet for beginners because it's harder to overheat the blade, and it gives you a lot of control. Plus, stones help you develop a "feel" for sharpening that comes in handy no matter what method you use. Ultimately, both methods can give you razor-sharp results-it just depends on your comfort level and the tools you prefer. If you're curious about belt sanders, maybe practice on a cheap knife first to get a feel for it.

@ Thanks for the response. Good stuff to consider. I have a WS Ken Onion MK2 with the grinder attachment sitting here, new in boxes, and think that based on your response, I’ll take those back today and focus for a while on just getting jiggy with it. If there’s ever a need for quicker sharpening, it’ll always be available. One more thing if you have the time (hate to keep asking questions)…have you tried the water-cooled wheels like the Tormek and Wen units? I’m all googled out and still don’t have a good grasp of whether there are real benefits to those vs belt sanders. I see the value in the belt sanders, particularly with trying to get convex edges. Can’t help but assume those big wheels would give concave results but haven’t tried any.

@@brad4817 I have 0 experience with those units. Practice practice and more practice. I just did a Christmas giveaway of the knives I have collected to practice on of the past few years. I had over 100😂

It's insightful that you’ve observed flaws in cutting edges under a microscope. Some chipping can result from manufacturing inconsistencies, such as poorly distributed carbides or improperly heat-treated steel. However, as sharpeners, we can mitigate some of these risks through precise technique and attention to detail. Ultimately, avoiding damage to the crystal boundaries comes down to a combination of understanding the properties of the steel you’re working with and using sharpening techniques that minimize heat buildup, pressure, and uneven forces.

@@PerfectBlade-zt9rz Appreciate the thoughtful answer & your willingness to share. My 50+ years of metal work has lead me through a similar thought process. If your thinking goes beyond that, it a lonely place to occupy, so I share these additional thoughts. I stumbled across a video from inside a Japanese knife making factory where they repeatedly heated the blade with hot water during the grinding process. This kind of backs up my thought that the rate of cooling is also important to control. Any thoughts ?

@@danielbottner7700 Thank You!!!!!

@@PerfectBlade-zt9rz Depending upon the focus sensor you might have better luck at positioning the grid pattern at a 45º angle to the camera frame.

Send me your address and I will mail you 3 knives. I am doing a free giveaway of knives I collected this year. Not even joking:) . Thank for watching.

Abrasive belts are edge leading, leather strop is trailing " going away from me".

@ ok even with the servo motor? Variable speed edge trailing with abrasive belt?

@@robertmunguia250 Edge leading with 120 and A30 abrasive. Edge trailing with leather belt only.

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Sure thing! I usually wear a mask, just not during the short time I'm making a video. Plus, I've got a high-tech air filtration system to keep the air clean. For my setup, I’m using a Consew sewing machine motor and upgraded idler wheels from Curry Custom Cutlery to keep things running smoothly. If you’re interested in seeing all the equipment in one spot, check out this guy’s site: Alexandria Knife Sharpening. He's got links to all the gear you might need.

@@PerfectBlade-zt9rz Thanky kindly!

120 Cubitron, a30 trizac, felt and leather