Sharpening an F1 on a stone.

[Yorkshire Boy]

Well I messed up my brand spanking new F1 about 5 months ago (back in the UK).
It arrived mail order "scary sharp".
I read all these things about secoundry bevels and taking them off with sand paper.
I'd also read about sharping convex knives with wet n dry and a mouse mat.

Non of these things worked for me.

I've been alone in Japan since March.
Fiddled and pondered over it.

I got a wet stone. Cost about a tenner.

I spent 20mins last weekend.
Plenty of water, keeping the paste from the stone, not too thick.
I thought this is fairly sharp.
It wouldn't cut hairs though.
I gave it a few strops on my belt.
Hey presto, a bald leg!!!

Will sharpening my F1 on a stone ruin it?

I want a sharp knife.
Using a stone is easy for me, it works very well.
I'm not bothered about what edge you call it.
So long as it works!

If I carry on, will I destroy my knife or something?
Should I stop?

Or am I OK doing what I'm doing?
It does get it sharp, which is what I want.

Thank you.
JC.

 

[benp1]

i don't know the technical answer but in short if its a knife and its sharp its a good'un!

i reckon you're alright, at least you can sharpen it yourself!

 

[sxmolloy]

Sharpening your F1 on a water stone won't do any damage at all. These knives were designed with this in mind. For a portable option have a look at the Fallkniven DC3 or DC4. ATB....Stu