What's up TradGangers,
How are you doing today? I think have not connected since February, and I am glad to see the apocalypse hasn't taken the site down :archer:
I am trying to use the KME on my Zwickey Deltas, but I have noticed that, because of the laminated tip, it takes a while to re-bevel them. I am passing them on a 300 diamond stone first, but it takes quite a while. Once that's done, it really takes a few strokes to get them sharp.
I was wondering, what would you suggest to use to speed up the process? Tried with a file, which has made things somewhat better, but I am still not satisfied. Maybe I just need to get better at it.
I look forward to your advice :wavey:
Best,
Max
I use a file to rebevel the front third of the head. I try to lay it along the edge of the blade and just work the triple thickness, only double thickness on a side, of course. That also takes out what is sometimes a little concaveness in the straight edge/side of the blade.
I then use a tru angle hone, but the principle is the same with a KME. Once you have them close with a file, it takes a lot less work with the sharpener.
Thank you, Orion,
I will give them some extra time with the file, focusing on the front third, and see how it goes.
Cheers :)
Max