Will

Will

Will started the topic Which Strops to start with? in the forum Stropping 5 years, 8 months ago

I’ve finally decided on the WE130, along with the 800/1000 and 1500 diamond stones

So, which strops would be the best fit following either the 1000 or 1500 stones?
Will replied to the topic New knifemaker here… in the forum Welcome Mat 5 years, 9 months ago

So, you’d add the 800/1000 diamond stones for now? What would be on the short list of finer stones you might add before stripping?

I’d love to be able to get some crazy sharp edges on the knives I’m making. For now, they’re camp style knives from 1095, 52100, cpm154, s35vn, etc. And some chef knives out of stainless, including some aeb-l.
Will replied to the topic New knifemaker here… in the forum Welcome Mat 5 years, 9 months ago

If I understand correctly…

The leather strop kits, whether it’s the 5/3.5 or 4/2, comes with a set of blank leather strops and then the appropriate paste or emulsion?
Will started the topic New knifemaker here… in the forum Welcome Mat 5 years, 9 months ago

Hi, guys. I’m Will, from Texas. I’ve been making knives as a hobby for the last year or so, and just recently saw a demo of a WE set-up. It looks like it would work great for my household knives, and hopefully putting a scary edge on the knives I’m making.

I’m planning to order a WE130, but still trying to decide which other stones and st…[Read more]
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