Thread: Knife sharpening

I carry two folders on me at all times. One is a vintage style case with the exposed tang. The other is a folding Tanto. Both see a lot of use and I keep them ready. I use a soft Arkansas stone them move to a hard Arkansas to finish honing. I then work them on a old belt to take care of the burr. I do the same on my fixed blades including my set of Dexter Russells in the kitchen. This has never failed to leave me with a blade that slides thru arm hair( the wife hates it when I do that) 0r a peice of paper). I want and get a very sharp knife. The edge on a knife is for working not shaving. I do not want too delicate of a edge. It is to easy to damage with utility work/abuse.IMO