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Old 11-10-2003, 12:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
Average-Joe
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It's difficult to get the right angle
To achieve the sharpest edge on any type of blade

Using a water, oil or diamond stone. Your blade should be held at a 40-degree angle. The stone sharpens, however you need to use the hone/steel at a 20-degree angle to insure there are no nicks in the edge.
 
 

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