Thread: Salvageable?

Just my own way of doing things, but I never use a lot of pressure when honing out a chip. And I also don't pressure the steel to see if a crack may present itself. That's a great way to cause a small crack to run, or to cause one where none existed before.
Having created more problems than pressure has solved, I now err on the side of caution.
Good luck with it!

Originally Posted by Magpie

Just my own way of doing things, but I never use a lot of pressure when honing out a chip. And I also don't pressure the steel to see if a crack may present itself. That's a great way to cause a small crack to run, or to cause one where none existed before.
Having created more problems than pressure has solved, I now err on the side of caution.
Good luck with it!

Agree 100%.

Dude that is so saveable. Dont doubt your self for a second.
1K stones slurry and High honing. Like scraping off the cutting board with the back of your Chefs knife. Same pressure as well. Straight back and forth movement.
You so have a great blade, make it shine.
Scratches are easy peasey. How many restores you have under your belt?
If none or a low number. Remove the chip, hone it up and get a little satisfaction and confidence.

Originally Posted by Magpie

Just my own way of doing things, but I never use a lot of pressure when honing out a chip. And I also don't pressure the steel to see if a crack may present itself. That's a great way to cause a small crack to run, or to cause one where none existed before.
Having created more problems than pressure has solved, I now err on the side of caution.
Good luck with it!

Originally Posted by robellison01

Agree 100%.

I don't. I see no problem using more pressure in the early stages of chip removal. It gets the job done faster and it poses no risk to the edge as I have not come close to forming the edge yet. As the bevel gets closer to completion I reduce the pressure accordingly.

The only time I distort the steel on a full hollow with my nail is at flea markets and antique stores as its my best means of checking the edge before purchase. Once I have them home I check them out under my microscope.