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[Wade]

I do not alternate every stroke.

I would change this. After raising a burr once on either side at the beginning of the process (if you decide to create one at all), switch to alternating strokes for that level and every grit level after. See if that makes a difference.[/quote]

Thank You. I alternate every stroke and did not travel more than half way with the stone. Made it to 1600. I cant whittle hair but have an edge that will bite. Thanks Again.

[Wade]

2 questions real quick… 1. Are you using the sharpie trick to make sure you are matching the existing angle and 2.are you raising a burr at the lower levels before advancing the stone progression? We should be able to help you out more after we get these answers 🙂

Wow, lots of help out their Thank You All. In response to the questions. I haven’t used a sharpie with the WE especially on the knife I was working on because it didn’t have much of an edge.
I do raise a burr.
Yes my stones travel more than 1/2 way.
I do not alternate every stroke.
I check sharpness with paper before I start, as I progress, and when I am done, and just by touching the blade, on one knife I tried whittling hair through the entire process just to see at what point it would or if I could even get to that point which I didn’t. I sharpen on a Tormek so I have some experience but wanted to do a better job on some knives so I am trying the WE.
Thanks Again…

[Wade]

Wow, lots of help out their Thank You All. In response to the questions. I haven’t used a sharpie with the WE especially on the knife I was working on because it didn’t have much of an edge.
I do raise a burr.
Yes my stones travel more than 1/2 way.
I do not alternate every stroke.
I check sharpness with paper before I start, as I progress, and when I am done, and just by touching the blade, on one knife I tried whittling hair through the entire process just to see at what point it would or if I could even get to that point which I didn’t. I sharpen on a Tormek so I have some experience but wanted to do a better job on some knives so I am trying the WE.
Thanks Again…

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