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I was looking for an inexpensive way to refine the edges on my Seahorse Whittler. Having read here on BF about using sandpaper I stopped by the local auto parts store to see what I could find and decided to give this 2000-grit sanding "sponge" a try. It seems to work although I think it requires a very light touch because the substrate, while fairly firm, does tend to give a bit with pressure.
So, I'm just wondering if the sharpening experts here could offer any advice as to whether there are any issues with this or any reason not to use it. One thing I like about it is that it's flat "out of the box" so I don't have to find something flat to attach it to.
For background: I've reprofiled the Wharncliffe main on this knife on a 600-grit diamond stone followed by a 1200-grit diamond stone, then polished on the sandpaper and stropped on my home-made strop. Whittling performance seems good and it will pop off a single arm hair silently and with no noticeable pull. I really am a newbie with regard to trying to achieve this level of sharpness.
So, I'm just wondering if the sharpening experts here could offer any advice as to whether there are any issues with this or any reason not to use it. One thing I like about it is that it's flat "out of the box" so I don't have to find something flat to attach it to.
For background: I've reprofiled the Wharncliffe main on this knife on a 600-grit diamond stone followed by a 1200-grit diamond stone, then polished on the sandpaper and stropped on my home-made strop. Whittling performance seems good and it will pop off a single arm hair silently and with no noticeable pull. I really am a newbie with regard to trying to achieve this level of sharpness.