Thread: How sharp do you like it?

Originally Posted by LikesBBS

I guess sharpness isn't such a big deal after a certain point though... paper thin edge would probobly dull or lose it's papery goodness soon and require more frequent touch-ups etc right? Also seems some folks complain bout the diamond edges (.25?) which are harsh?

The other thing that effects the edge is the particulate geometry of the hone/paste. Diamond paste is little chips with pointy bits which can bite into the metal making deeper gouges than the grit might suggest - hence a feeling of a harsh edge. CrOx has little soccer-ball shaped garnet particulates that have no acute angles, hence a smoother feel even though it is 0.5 micron as opposed to the 0.25 micron diamond.

Other things which effect the feel are hone binding media - how tight those particulates are held in the hone - do they release easily? Do those particulates break down into smaller bits as you hone? Etc etc.

Many many things effect the edge.

James.