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Originally Posted by Zeraph
Hmmm. That skinning knife I've had for like 15 years is definitely dull then. Do blades dull over time? Or was I swindled? Its barely been used. Only skinned a few game with it.
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Yes. That your knife has lost its edge is most likely due to minute oxidation/corrosion. To a lesser degree, an edge can dull due to atomic migration, though from what I understand this is only noticeable on extremely fine edges over a long period of time.
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Originally Posted by RogueGypsy
I came across the Scary Sharp Method SCARY SHARP looking for an alternative to expensive high maintenance Whetstones. |
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Originally Posted by KirStang
Oh forgot. A test I used to do: Pull out a section of saran wrap, gently place your knife on it. If it cuts the saran wrap that way--it's sharp.
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It sounds like you guys take sharpening waaaay past that of most folks.