Edge Pro users are not very common in Taiwan, so I was surprised when I received an email from Randy Chen asking about Ken Schwartz Diamond Films for the Edge Pro sharpening system. After reading h
Guided vs. Freehand Sharpening: Choosing the Right Method
If you’ve been following this Sharpening Philosophy series, you have already explored the key factors that influence sharpening decisions before purchasing equipment. Developing a sharpening
Mechanized vs. Manual Sharpening: Choosing the Right Approach
Building your sharpening philosophy before purchasing equipment can help you make informed decisions and avoid buying tools that don’t match your goals. Once you understand what you plan to s
Speed vs. Cost vs. Precision: Finding the Right Balance
If you’ve been following the Sharpening Philosophy series, you’ve already started building your own approach to sharpening. If you’re just getting started, it’s recommended
Dr. Nancy Ambrose King’s Making Reeds: Start to Finish
Many musicians in the double reed community are familiar with Dr. Nancy Ambrose King, Professor of Oboe at the University of Michigan. In addition to her work as a performer and educator, she has s
The Secret to Improving Your Razor and Knife Edges – Dr. Matt
Learning to sharpen and/or hone is difficult enough without having to avoid the minefield of bad, incorrect and misleading information that often leads to frustration and failure. In the following
Maestro Wu Bombshell Steel Knives in action
A while back I did a series of videos to introduce the Maestro Wu Bombshell Steel Knives. They are grouped here into similar-functions – for example, the chef knives like the D-6 and D-7, the
Stropping for maintaining edges of straight razors, knives, scissors
Stropping is a common method for maintaining the edges of straight razors, knives, scissors, and woodworking tools. While leather has traditionally been the preferred stropping surface, other mater
Jende Custom Leather Chef Knife Roll
There are lots of amazing custom kitchen knives out there, and the problem we’ve seen is that while the craftsmanship of the knives is second to none, there is a severe lacking of storage a
1″x6″ Chosera Stone Straight Razor Microscope Progression
When it comes to honing razors (Click this link for Honing Razor Services), my go to stones are the 1″x6″ size. This is because many of the vintage razors out there have some sort of wa