[Woodcarver] Sharpening

[Joe Dillett]

> Hi there

> Does anyone know or have a method for sharpening crescent blades, both

> convex and concave?

> Bob

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Hi Bob,

The steps in sharpening those blades are the same for any other knife, just 
the angles are a little different. Lay the blade against you honing stone, 
buffer or grinder first to determine the angle before you begin. Watch that 
you get the entire edge without changing the curve.

The concave blades are more difficult because the curve goes to the inside. 
Using a round stone will keep the corners from nicking the blade. Bend the 
leather strop, with buffing compound to fit the inside curve of the blade, 
for buffing.

It might be difficult to find a round stone. I have a round ceramic rod I 
use for heaver stock removal of those inside curved blades. You can also 
wrap sandpaper or emery paper around a round dowel to do the same thing. 
Bending the strop works well for the final buffing.

Joe Dillett
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