Walter Coates

[Walter Coates]

Just wanted to chime in and say I finally got bit today. Sorry, no pictures, I was making a mess at the time.

I was sharpening a rather long curved blade on a knife that I can not identify. I got carried away and pulled my hand back too quick without circling around the knife first. Long story short, the point of the knife went right into the back of my thumb. It made a sizable slice but I’ll be fine.

I think the worst part of it was as I was holding my bleeding appendage, I was looking at a brand new pair of Kevlar gloves just lying there on the bench, mocking me it seemed.

Oh well, lesson learned.

[Walter Coates]

I’ve had a few days now to try out the system. I can tell you I am very impressed with it and the people I have been sharpening for are blown away by the results. I’m only going up to the first set of ceramics that came in the Pro Pack II kit and people are telling me that they have never had an edge on their knives this sharp. I haven’t even used the strops yet!

I have been re profiling edges and taking serrations off of blades and in some cases, reshaping the edge entirely. I have turned tanto blades into spear points and knives once relegated to a drawer into EDC knives.

I can’t wait to learn more about knife geometry and how to apply this wonderful system to all kinds of blades.

I can honestly say that this system will pay for itself in short order and that I have never found a better setup that allows an average person can get above average results!!

[Walter Coates]

Thank you all very much for the friendly welcome and the information. I am in the process of setting up a dedicated section in my shop just for working on knives. I have mentioned the idea to a few friends and family so far and have gotten mainly positive remarks. I intend to further my knowledge of blade geometry and sharpening skills on a continuous basis by reading everything I can find on the subject. The people here will be a crucial part of that knowledge base. Thank you again for your help!

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