I have the Sharpmaker 204, and have used it with a few different knives. On knives that have a distinct point (such as my Dragonfly) I've noticed that the point is not so pointy any more.
I suspect that what's happening is that when I'm using the corner of the stones, as I draw the blade down the stone and get to the tip the tip slips off the corner and drags across the side of the stone, thus wearing it away.
Obviously I'm doing something wrong, but what exactly? Am I pressing too hard against the stone, causing it to slip at the end of the blade and rub? Should I use lighter pressure, or not draw the final fraction of an inch across the stone corner?
Thanks for the help; my new Calypso Jr. is in need of a touch-up, but I'm afraid of ruining the nice point!
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--Frank C.
I suspect that what's happening is that when I'm using the corner of the stones, as I draw the blade down the stone and get to the tip the tip slips off the corner and drags across the side of the stone, thus wearing it away.
Obviously I'm doing something wrong, but what exactly? Am I pressing too hard against the stone, causing it to slip at the end of the blade and rub? Should I use lighter pressure, or not draw the final fraction of an inch across the stone corner?
Thanks for the help; my new Calypso Jr. is in need of a touch-up, but I'm afraid of ruining the nice point!
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--Frank C.