When I about my wicked edge Pro package 1 I opted to get the 1200 / 1600 ceramic stones in place of the leather strops. After using the wicked edge for a while I’m wanting to buy some leather strops to further polish the edge. I’m not sure which strops to buy going from the 1200 / 1600 ceramic stones. Should I by the 5 / 3.5 diamond paste strops or the 1 / .5 diamond paste leather strops after using the 1200 / 1600 ceramic stones?
If I may offer some insight that has worked with me to get a mirror polish:
I go through the routine of taking the edge up to 1000 on the diamond stones, then 1200/1600 ceramics. After that I strop with wet dry sandpaper: 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500.
After that I use the leather strops with 5.0 and 3.5 and then another set with 1.5 and 0.5 paste. The results are quite fetching and the edge is very very sharp, but not toothy.
Keep in mind- for me it’s a terrific edge for kitchen knives… For my Sebenza 25, 21, and Nyala it’s not the best utility edge. Most people will probably agree a toothier edge is better for outdoor use but of late I haven’t been out camping or fishing, and I won’t be hunting this year so food prep and light EDC carry is about all my knives are getting aside from the occasional yard and gardening work.
