Knives cut best when they are sharp. Once you have used a sharp
knife you will never want to waste your time with a dull one.
When sharpening a knife, it is important to keep the angle correct.
This is easier to do after sharpening hundreds of knives than
it was the very first time, but it still takes skill and careful
attention. Keeping the angle constant can be reduced to a no-brainer
by employing a sharpening jig. This jig attaches to the knife
blade and insures the proper sharpening angle. You can make your
own or buy one from various companies. Razor Edge Systems makes
several nice ones. Here is a simple sharpening jig that is easy
to make. For improved gripping of the knife blade you can cover
the inside surfaces of the jaws with 280 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper.
Attach the sandpaper with contact cement or other waterproof adhesive.
E-mail your comments to "Richard A. Baugh" at richardbaugh@att.net
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