Quick sharpening question.

[Mick w.]

I just bought a lanky puck for keeping a nice sharp edge on a hatchet that will be mainly used for rough carving. Will it need cleaning off at all/often, and if so what's the best way to do it?
Cheers, Mick.

 

[John Fenna]

I use a GB axe puck and clean it off with a pencil eraser every time I use it

 

[Biker]

I use a GB axe puck and clean it off with a pencil eraser every time I use it

Does that trick work with ceramic rods too? Mine are packed and 9 miles away otherwise I'd be down in the basement now trying it out.

Further to sharpening tips, I spent a good part of the afternoon over at Toby's place (TP knives) helping out with a job he's working on, when we weren't working we were chatting about knives and top tips and do's and don'ts. Toby is very much an OCD anorak (his own words) when it comes to sharpening techniques and I learnt a fair bit of stuff off of him today. Thanks Toby, see you Tuesday.

 

[Mick w.]

Ya, I'll try that. Now I just have to learn how to sharpen a spoon knife and I'll be sorted!

 

[Baggy]

Ya, I'll try that. Now I just have to learn how to sharpen a spoon knife and I'll be sorted!

Mick, see Bens video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDjGbx7jIt0

 

[John Fenna]

Does that trick work with ceramic rods too? Mine are packed and 9 miles away otherwise I'd be down in the basement now trying it out.

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Yes it does

 

[Mick w.]

Ya for the video link, very helpful!