Thread: Microscope use when honing

Funny, I was just about to post this same thing. I got this one: Illuminated Microscope - RadioShack.com

The only thing that's difficult to me is everything is backwards. You have to go up instead of down or right instead of left when moving down the edge of the blade.

I find the light that comes with it do be sufficent, however I have a flashlight I use with it sometimes too.

When do you guys use the scopes? I can see when setting the bevel and such, but do you use it afterwards? I have along the way, just to observe.

Originally Posted by rickboone

Funny, I was just about to post this same thing. I got this one: Illuminated Microscope - RadioShack.com

The only thing that's difficult to me is everything is backwards. You have to go up instead of down or right instead of left when moving down the edge of the blade.

I find the light that comes with it do be sufficent, however I have a flashlight I use with it sometimes too.

When do you guys use the scopes? I can see when setting the bevel and such, but do you use it afterwards? I have along the way, just to observe.

I use the Radio shack model, it can magnify up tp 100x and has a good focus ring and its cheap! Sometimes you cant see whats going on with the edge and need more info, the microscope will tell you whats going on, it will show the jagged edges, nicks, chips, corrosion and cracks. Not to mention discrepancies in the bevel It will also show to a great degree the keenness and how well the bevel is polished. It is a very necessary tool at times and well worth the little investment.