04-04-2017, 09:10 AM
Thomas,
I have noticed the same thing with the way many people approach photography. Standard operating procedure all too often is just a quick snap with a cel phone with no thought of light or composition.
One of the things which fascinates me about sharpening is how many layers and levels are involved. We have the garden variety "never need sharpening" really poor quality knives being used for mediocre chores. We have the more interested cooks who take their knives to the farmers markets to keep them cutting well. We have those who appreciate our ancient heritage with sharp edge tools. We also have some who appreciate that heritage enough to explore past the present frontiers of sharpness.
Do not be upset by those who get angry and call you an idiot. Sensible people knew the earth was not convex, and that Columbus was an idiot. (Some of their descendants are still with us.)
Ken
I have noticed the same thing with the way many people approach photography. Standard operating procedure all too often is just a quick snap with a cel phone with no thought of light or composition.
One of the things which fascinates me about sharpening is how many layers and levels are involved. We have the garden variety "never need sharpening" really poor quality knives being used for mediocre chores. We have the more interested cooks who take their knives to the farmers markets to keep them cutting well. We have those who appreciate our ancient heritage with sharp edge tools. We also have some who appreciate that heritage enough to explore past the present frontiers of sharpness.
Do not be upset by those who get angry and call you an idiot. Sensible people knew the earth was not convex, and that Columbus was an idiot. (Some of their descendants are still with us.)
Ken