knife edge retention tips 7 pick the right grit stone for the work

a couple thoughts on choosing a grit of finish stone that will suit the work that you want to do, and how finer grits are not always better. caltoncutlery.com

[@philstone3859]

Excellent video explanation. I’ve been looking for this information for a while. Just didn’t know how to word the question.

[@joecalton1449]

Glad it was helpful!

[@filipefaria898]

My friend, your videos are great! Very informative and very helpful! Thanks for sharing knowledge! Have a great week!

[@joecalton1449]

Thanks, you too!

[@j.l.327]

Been loving this series for a few weeks now, explained very well. I love 3 blade stockman knives for this very reason, you can have different blades finished for different cutting tasks. I like 2 blades with less refined edges and one finished on a transluscent. It is more than i have ever needed. I always say, sometimes you need a razor blade and sometimes you need a crosscut saw.

[@joecalton1449]

absolutley! my vicorinox tinker usually has a normal 325 grit edge on the main blade with pretty steep bevels and the factory grind, and the little blade has a lot leaner grind, very shallow bevels and still the 325 grit edge, but it is reseved for delicate work.

[@twatmunro]

New Joe Calton Edge Retention Tip video? That's a must watch for me!

[@joecalton1449]

thank you for the kind words!

[@waynebean1521]

I agree 100%! For what I do...cooking/outdoor work...I rarely finish above a soft Ark. I also tend to use stropping compound on the coarser side to retain "tooth". My current favorite is Bark River Black. For meat cutting, I wouldn't want anything above 400 grit. If you haven't got "tooth", the "silverskin" on a muscle will stop a highly polished edge dead in its tracks and can wind up cutting the meatcutter.
Keep preaching!

[@joecalton1449]

the edge off a well maintained soft ark is a beautiful thing. if I could not have my favorite dmt or smiths 325 grit edge, that soft ark is the one I would probably pick!

[@cblaster171]

How about for salt water dive knife? Last time corrosion destroyed the edge causing deep chipping when I tried to sharpen.

[@joecalton1449]

i dont know much at all about salt water and knives. here in wyoming there isnt much salt water.

[@bwell6863]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@joecalton1449]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericasedc]

Really loving this series Joe!!!!!

[@joecalton1449]

thanks erica!

[@pinarppanrapir9489]

For the cleanup, I use an eraser for my diamond stones, sometimes with alcohol. What do you think?

[@joecalton1449]

i think if it works, then its a good thing! I usually use a toothbrush and dawn in the sink.

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

You open my eyes 🍻🔪

[@rickwhitson2804]

Joe I've got a soft Arkansas that's so glazed over. I bet it's around 2000 grit. LOL 🤣. I've got to lap it. ASAP

[@vfrdev]

low frequency audio rumble especially when you put hands on table

[@joecalton1449]

is that good or bad?

[@vfrdev]

@@joecalton1449 very bad