Can you use this leather strop to sharpen damascus steel blades?
1952248
This strop should never touch any blade. Anyone who claims to use this for a SR is lying. I recommend getting a bench strop for any knife, hanging for a SR. http://stropman.com/ any one of his strops will sharpen up damascus nicely, but make sure to get a coarse compound on one side.
1779227
Should be fine. Those are steel blades and 16 degree angle, which is what this sharpener is for.
620176
Not that I am aware of but I would suggest checking Wusthof's website. It's not terribly rough. The term "sharpening steel" is a bit misleading. This product is intended to hone the blade not reshape/reform the bevel on the blade.
958607
Yes, this will sharpen all kinds of blades even recurves like on a kukri. As far as I'm concerned, the worksharp is the only way to sharpen a karambit blade! It does make short work of sharpening.
679722
I gifted the sharpener to my brother-in-law. He wrote some time back that the coarse stone could be used to sharpen a "road grader blade." He found the coarse stone almost to abrasive for carry knives he owns. It is very coarse and would undoubtedly bring an edge to your Gerber machete. Finish it off with the fine stone and you should be in business.
797643
I am missing hair on various parts of my body from getting my Wusthof paring knife very sharp. I suppose if I was going to shave my face/head with it I would also invest in a strop but for everyday kitchen chores, it is plenty sharp. Just understand it will take some time to create your new edge with this system if your current edge isn't close to the 40 degree bevel.
805689
Yes, you will definitely need a strop (and strop dressing). The blade needs to be stropped before and / or after each use to maintain the edge. This does not remove any metal, only re-aligns the microscopic teeth of the edge. You should also get a green chromium oxide "crayon" for refreshing the edge when you feel it starting to pull, after a time, stropping will no longer work well, and the blade will need to be refreshed using the chromium oxide, then a good stropping. However, this also will only work for so long (maybe 6 months?) before even this no longer works, and the blade will need to be re-honed - if you have the ability, you can buy a set of water stones, or if not, have it professionally sharpened.
1400555
I just strop mine on a paddle strop loaded with green polishing compound - super easy to get a nice sharp edge.I think that the edge retention is reasonable, but if you want to do a lot of cutting then maybe use a dedicated knife.For small jobs the Swiss Army Knife steel is just fine.
36970
Hi, I bought this to use as a leather strop for sharpening knives; I glued it to a piece of wood w/ contact cement, and it works great for that purpose. I did a little leather work many years ago, and it seems like this leather could be sewn with leatherwork needles - it's not that thick, but the thickness does vary throughout the piece I have. One side is finished & the other side is unfinished.
1944340
I've used mine for cutting dove tails and other fine cuts. It is flexible (which some may not like) and sharp. I have not tried sharpening it.
1628751
Yes, but it's damascus steel, of course it will. It's not stainless, that's real damascus steel, it's supposed to! Keep a thin layer of wax on it or oil and youre gold. Again, real Damascus rusts really easy, it's NOT stainless steel!n I keep my knives coated in car (carnuba) wax and they are perfect. Just care for the steel and youll be golden. If it DOES get surface rust, just take steel wool and white vinegar. Be sure to oil/weax it immediately afterwards though since ther vinegar, if not removed, will cause super fast, (5 minutes) rusting.
872647
I doubt it. I would not try it. My lawn mower blades are too thick for proper insertion. Best to have this done at lawn mower repair shop and use the sharpener for knives.
1663470
Yes. Blades are expensive, but last & cut steel fast IF taken care of. Keep item CLAMPED TIGHT.
1552608
Gordon, not for sure,dont have any Damascus steel, but sure works on American steel. Would def trust this product on just about anything !
1825992
I don't think so. The sharpening "steel" is in the form of a v. You need the WorkSharp Knife And Tool Sharpener!
1400309
I've used Herb's Yellowstone on woodcarving knives, chisels, and gouges. Always strop with the sharp edge trailing, otherwise the blade could cut into the strop and harm either the strop, the blade, or both. My technique is to scrape some of the compound onto the leather and rub the powder in with my finger tip. The black color the strop will acquire is from steel particles being polished off. Leave them on the strop as you use it more and more. I haven't anything better ....
1552607
I think it would, but I wouldn't use it on a Damascus steel knife without talking to a couple of knife specialists or custom knife makers. My suspicion is that there is a more appropriate material for that application. I have one Damascus steel knife which I've owned for about 20 years and I use it sometimes when hunting. I have never given it any special treatment, but I do keep it clean. It has never shown any signs of oxidation.