(08-13-2018, 11:23 PM)grepper Wrote: I suspect the leather belt you show is just fine. That said, I've always used Surgi-Sharp and never had any problems such as seam separation. I don't know if Surgi-Sharp is better, but I have never had a problem with a Surgi-Sharp belt.
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If memory servers me correctly, the Viel knife rest uses edge leading sharpening. I'm sure you know this already, but just in case... NEVER use a leather belt edge leading with belt rotation into the edge. ONLY use edge trailing with belt rotation away from the edge. Edge leading into a leather belt will instantly catch the edge and at best immediately cut the belt, and most likely pitch the blade back at you.
Having a freshly sharpened blade pitched back at you at 100 mph could could cause severe lacerations, epidermal leakage and necessitate reorganization of your plans for the day.
Thank you for your recommendation. The Surgi-Sharp leather belt is looks good, and price is good too.
May I ask what's your favorite compound or paste or spray using with this belt?
I'll lay down Viel S-5-M horizontally, as Steve B. did.