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
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Deeper Scratches from Higher Grit Sharpening Stones?
Most sharpeners assume that moving to a finer grit stone will always produce a smoother edge and a finer scratch pattern. But what happens if a 16K sharpening stone appears to leave deeper scratche
Secret of Wootz Damascus Steel Revealed
For centuries, true Damascus steel has fascinated blacksmiths, knife makers, historians, and collectors alike. Celebrated for its razor-sharp edge, exceptional toughness, flexibility, and mesmerizi
Korean Test of Jende Nanocloth and Jende Poly Diamond Emulsions
We came across this excellent review/test by Sharpco Knives based in South Korea of the Jende Nanocloth 210x70mm Bench Strops along with our Jende Poly Diamond Emulsions. The Nanocloth Bench stro
Ando Single-Bevel Edge: A Guide to Sharpening Reed Knives
Single bevel reed knives usually follow the preset bevel angle, but the laminated steel of the Ando knife requires more “forward pressure” so that the harder edge steel gets abraded rat
Progressive Sharpening vs. Pyramid Sharpening on a Straight Razor
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time on the Straight Razor Forums, and for the first time I’m consistently getting excellent results from my razors. A special thanks goes out to Jimm
Wicked Edge (WEPS) Progression Comparison – Conclusions
This is the wrap-up instalment of the microscopic progressions of the Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener (WEPS) stock diamond and ceramic plates, WEPS Chosera, and the WEPS Shapton stones. If you̵
Jende Industries Taiwan “Foreign Pig” Sharpening Services in Kaohsiung!
Jende Industries Taiwan is proud to offer local knife and tool sharpening services in Kaohsiung through Foreign Pig Sharpening Services (外國豬磨刀子). We provide professional sharpening for
Which Sharpening Stones?
If the sharpening philosophy you embrace leads you the road of manual sharpening with stones, the inevitable question is Which sharpening stones? As we all know, the default answer to any sharpenin
Shapton Glass or Professional for straight razors?
As I continue experimenting with straight razor sharpening, my perspective on Shapton Glass and Shapton Professional stones continues to evolve. After realising that I had been applying too much pr