04-10-2017, 06:00 PM
Rupert, Mark and Grepper,
After thinking about what I want in a honing compound, I realize my needs are very simple. Most of my woodworking tools are carbon steel, with a very few A-2 chisels. My most elegant knives are my old Henckels, the rest being primarily carbon steel. I appreciate the more sophisticated alloys of knife steel, however, I am content to enjoy them without owning them.
I presently use either Tormek or Dur Sol honing compounds and DMT diamond paste for sharpening my scalloped bread knife. As part of upgrading my Viel grinder, I plan to purchase a leather honing belt. Having read that today's honing compounds surpass the older compounds, I would like a more modern compound for my present purposes. (I reserve the right to grow as my learning increases.)
I do appreciate your advice.
Ken
After thinking about what I want in a honing compound, I realize my needs are very simple. Most of my woodworking tools are carbon steel, with a very few A-2 chisels. My most elegant knives are my old Henckels, the rest being primarily carbon steel. I appreciate the more sophisticated alloys of knife steel, however, I am content to enjoy them without owning them.
I presently use either Tormek or Dur Sol honing compounds and DMT diamond paste for sharpening my scalloped bread knife. As part of upgrading my Viel grinder, I plan to purchase a leather honing belt. Having read that today's honing compounds surpass the older compounds, I would like a more modern compound for my present purposes. (I reserve the right to grow as my learning increases.)
I do appreciate your advice.
Ken