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777 Edge
, I am very happy with the results and I am enjoying learning about sharpening 
Thanks for your generous help and advice 
Jeepers creepers, that'll work. Was this one also finished on your Leading Edge sharpening system?Thank you
Now, remember that poor beat up chisel that I rescued from my shop ?
Maybe not hair whittling but not too bad either ... if you ask my arm
Cheers
WOW, you have come along way mate. Well done.Howdy folks
It's been a while since I updated this thread however I am happy today to show you what I've been up to this evening.
I got to play with my Leading Edge sharpening system and try out for the first time a couple of aluminum clamps
They are the very affordable KakBritva clamps by Gritomatic
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They come in a variety of offerings to fit probably every knife out there. Gritomatic also offers adapters to connect them to popular sharpeners on the market.
I got two "side" clamps with a gap of 4 mm for my Leading Edge system. You would need to print the adapter bar in order to mount the clamps.
(perhaps the 6 mm wide would be a better all around size ? ... I am not sure )
Initially I was a bit puzzled as to how to use them on my small traditional knives. The clamps would press/hold only onto the spine of the blade and the hold was not adequate at all
My big kitchen knife on the other hand seem to be a perfect fit
I reached out to the Leading Edge system designer
Basically the idea is to use the flat area of the tang for one clamp while the second one clamps towards the tip of the blade and at the spine to prevent flex and rotation.
Voila
For pen blades only one clamp in the center did it ( you can really apply a lot of pressure on this aluminum clamps so even though the holding area is small it is enough )
I was very happy to see that this clamps allow for very low angles even on small blades
BIG KNIFE
So I decided to sharpen my little Buck 55.
I used only on clamp for this knife. The little Buck has a flat area at the spine which facilitated this.
I used my DIY glass on aluminum blanks with 3m PSA lapping films and went for 15 degrees per side bevel.
For stropping I got to try for the first time my diy strops with Gritomatic diamond pastes.
I am very happy with the results
Cheers
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Wow, awesomeToday I sharpened my 2021 BF knife.
I am very happy with the results
I stropped the edge this time with my home made, paint sticks wood on aluminum backing and Gritomatic diamond compounds.
Noticed how the steel residue quickly stained the wood.
All done
Peek-a-boo
First time I was able to whittle hair
( my daughter's hair
CelloDan
! I'm glad you're giving my Leading Edge sharpening system a good workout.
I will! Havta admit intrigue with printing the complete system, especially with notice of a forthcoming upgraded version. Right now, just looking at your Apex upgrades but am highly interested with printing the complete system. Looks fantastic!
777 Edge
Hello,
I am Rémi from France.
thank you very much for the Leading Edge
I printed it and everything is fine but I modified a few parts :
- Custom ball joints
- 10*2mm magnets
- inlaid magnets in F_-_Stone_Holders_Platform for inclinometer.
if you are interested, I posted a remix ( in french ) with the modified parts on Thingiverse
I ordered the ruixin stones and a 'strop' with Puma polishing paste. I look forward to test
thank you for everything
( Google translate )
I don't have a Gatco system to take measurements from and come up with a design. Looking at photos, it seems that the stones have fixed rods installed permanently in them? If this is the case, then the rod could be an obstruction for stone clamps. I may be able to come up with a plan for them regardless, but I don't have one to work on.
