07-17-2013, 11:55 AM
Main thing to look for/ ask about is a rod controlled guide system for getting even bevels and edge polish angles. Hand stropping can't be as even as when the strop is guided by the rod. Depending on the strops and various pastes you use you can sharpen down to a half a micron.
The main drawback with the guide rod systems is that you HAVE to pay VERY close attention to what you are doing or you will cut off a finger. Don't blade sharpen with a guide rod system if you are sleepy and don't do too many blades in one sitting or your attention will waver then bye bye finger.
I will post something here if I get into it on a professional level myself.
The main drawback with the guide rod systems is that you HAVE to pay VERY close attention to what you are doing or you will cut off a finger. Don't blade sharpen with a guide rod system if you are sleepy and don't do too many blades in one sitting or your attention will waver then bye bye finger.
I will post something here if I get into it on a professional level myself.