The beautiful blade of the SRP custom knife by Robert Williams has a curved edge. I'm wondering how one hones such an edge since the blade geometry sure isn't clear and simple (as in straight edges/spines).
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The beautiful blade of the SRP custom knife by Robert Williams has a curved edge. I'm wondering how one hones such an edge since the blade geometry sure isn't clear and simple (as in straight edges/spines).
,,,,,,use a curved stone :shrug:
,,,,,,,just kidding,,,have you viewed any of the honing videos in the Library section?
gssixgun Honing a Smiling Wedge part 1.wmv - YouTube
Yours is a pretty big question... Do some searching in the Honing section for more information and in the meantime check this video out... It is Part I of 3 I believe.
I have been trying to nail a nice big 'ol smiling wedge on eBay so I can start putting some time in with that type of blade but getting my butt kicked every time... So, if I knew more I'd be able to tell you more. ;)
Shawn
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I want to say a swooping motion like an arc... I only have two blades that are curved like and they're mild. It's been a long time since I've had to hone them, so touch ups only recently
Just so it's clear. You're talking about a curved blade similar to the shape of the one in the SRP logo not one that's warped or "smiling" right.
Heel first and rolling swooping ending if necessary off the spine at the end of the stroke. Or toe first. There are many other ways but this works for me.