Rocco Sanello

[Rocco Sanello]

I can’t remember the specific videos but when I say “scrubbing” I’m referring to an almost circular motion with the paddles. Since the advice to really listen for the sound change, I’d say more overall “zen” has improved. I really do use the lupe a lot and have been paying more attention to the scratch patterns. I usually go through another 5 or so knives before I get back to posting to you guys and with every one the feeling has been getting a little better. I’m a little more comfortable with the process after every knife, if that makes any sense.

Rocco Jr.

[Rocco Sanello]

Hey Curtis (I think that’s your name cbwx),
The only reason I brought up “except ceramics” was purely out of not knowing. I was just bringing up different scenarios. Is there a minimum or maximum number of alternating strokes per side I should keep in mind? I realize it probably depends on the function of the knife and type of steel, but is there a loose rule of thumb I should stick to? Or should I instead just base it on what I see through the lupe?

[Rocco Sanello]

Awesome guys thanks again. Yea they’re not that bad so I think I’ll be okay. Thanks for the tips as well.

[Rocco Sanello]

Will do, thanks!

[Rocco Sanello]

An old filet knife that came in a kitchen set

[Rocco Sanello]

Ah very interesting, so I misunderstood then. So with that being the case, what about a single 5 degree micro bevel…would that dull quicker than a V edge, like a convex does?

[Rocco Sanello]

Yeah, what Mark said…..and a little bit of “I just like convex edges” lol! The aspect of less maintenance was also appealing to me. I’ve heard because of the reason Mark brought up, “..has more steel behind it than a single beveled straight edge…” that it stays sharp longer without having to touch it up.

[Rocco Sanello]

Will do. Thanks again Phil.

[Rocco Sanello]

Thanks Phil! I can’t wait for my loupe to get here so I can actually check out what I did in detail. I’d imagine being able to visually track your progress would make the process a little easier. I got an email notification saying there was a post on this thread by somebody asking “why the convex edge?” but it seems to not be here. My understanding is that the “arch” instead of the “V” gives the cutting edge a stronger, more continuous backing and it requires less maintenance than a V edge. Either way, extremely pleased. I won’t know how great of a job I really did until tomorrow when my loupe gets here, but it performed pretty wicked without a doubt!

[Rocco Sanello]

I just finished my convex edge and I can shave the hair off my arm with ease! Extremely excited (as passing the “easy” shave test was my goal) thank you so much for all your help! Ontop of that I took BluntCuts advice and just purchased a Peak 22x achromatic lense from Amazon. One other hiccup in the process was, as I was picking up speed with the stropping I got careless in my motions and on my backstroke drew my thumb across the edge of the razor-sharp blade. Was able to clean it out quick and put the flap of skin back down into place. Another valuable lesson learned! Regardless of my stupid blunder, beyond satisfied with my first attempt at a convex edge!

[Rocco Sanello]

Wow this is awesome reading! The amount of information here blows me away, I spent quite a while looking for convex info and people keep introducing me to more and more. Any advice on what magnification loupe to get? Thanks again!

[Rocco Sanello]

That’s awesome Mark, thanks!

[Rocco Sanello]

Great guys, thanks so much for the advice! I double checked and ofcourse I had it backwards (batting a 1000 I know) the 1 micron paste was accidentally on the .5 strop, the worst of the 2 scenarios. I will try out your remedies. Thanks again!

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