| KNIFE
SHARPENERS MENU > SHARPENING DEMONSTRATION |
SHARPENING
YOUR KNIVES USING OUR
PAPER and FELT
WHEELS |
|
|
Apply the sharpening compound by holding the
red compound against the spinning wheel. (it may take several applications initially to
achieve a consistent surface all around the wheel). This compound will need to be
re-applied fairly often but subsequent applications go very quickly. If you are using our
liquid sharpening compound, you won't have to replace it nearly as often, and it is more
aggressive.
Of course it takes longer to dry.
|
 |
|
 |
After applying the
sharpening compound to your wheel,
sharpen your knives by holding the blade at an appropriate angle and draw it across the
wheel. ALWAYS HOLD YOUR KNIFE WITH THE EDGE POINTING IN THE SAME DIRECTION THE
WHEELS ARE TURNING. Your goal in this step is to raise a tiny burr all
along the edge of the knife. The angle on most knives should be about 15 degrees per side. |
|
It is easy to feel the burr by
moving your fingers
from the back of the knife to the edge.
Don't run your fingers along
the edge,
you'll probably get cut.
|
|
 |
Move
to the polishing wheel and polish the edge of the knife. Follow the same procedure as in
the sharpening step. The final goal here is to remove the burr you established when
sharpening. |
|
Always wear eye protection!
Sharpening your knife is always dangerous!
Never sharpen or polish on a paper or felt wheel with the edge
pointed "into" the wheel.
Always hold the knife with the edge
pointed in the
same direction
as the wheel is turning.
Knives will cut into the paper or felt
wheels and the best thing that will happen is this will ruin your wheel.
Use your imagination for what the worst might
be when the wheel snatches the knife
from your hands and throws it
around the room!
Winners Circle Sharpening and Sharpknives.com will not be responsible for any damage
or injuries sustained by anyone using the above techniques for sharpening. |
Any sharpening process
will generate heat. Always pay attention and dip your knife in a coolant when needed. |
FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1.520.797.8400 or
e-mail to: bob@sharpknives.com
 |
