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<blockquote data-quote="excat" data-source="post: 2179249" data-attributes="member: 29449"><p>I've heard of people using strops, but never used one, or seen one used (other than on a razor). I prefer a good steel. </p><p></p><p>I started sharpening knives when I was 8, so close to 20 years ago, 10 years I'd say relevant experience. It wasn't until the last 5-7 I got pretty good. People that know me I charge $15-20 to sharpen and service a knife, and I get a lot of compliments. Only complaints I've had is making the edge too sharp for some people. A good finely tuned edge will not feel sharp if you drag your finger across the blade, it will just feel smooth with light pressure.</p><p></p><p> I've always preferred the art of hand sharpening. Many people like using machines to do it, and for axes, shovels, etc, I do use a sharpening system for times sake. It's personal preference. It takes more time and finesse to do it by hand, but you really get a feel for your knife, and sharpening by hand is much more forgiving to the blade if you make a mistake. I have a pretty decent knife collection, and knives are a love of mine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="excat, post: 2179249, member: 29449"] I've heard of people using strops, but never used one, or seen one used (other than on a razor). I prefer a good steel. I started sharpening knives when I was 8, so close to 20 years ago, 10 years I'd say relevant experience. It wasn't until the last 5-7 I got pretty good. People that know me I charge $15-20 to sharpen and service a knife, and I get a lot of compliments. Only complaints I've had is making the edge too sharp for some people. A good finely tuned edge will not feel sharp if you drag your finger across the blade, it will just feel smooth with light pressure. I've always preferred the art of hand sharpening. Many people like using machines to do it, and for axes, shovels, etc, I do use a sharpening system for times sake. It's personal preference. It takes more time and finesse to do it by hand, but you really get a feel for your knife, and sharpening by hand is much more forgiving to the blade if you make a mistake. I have a pretty decent knife collection, and knives are a love of mine. [/QUOTE]
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