Best Techniques (Avoid Rounding The Tip) - Work Sharp WSKTS-KO-I Mode D'emploi

Sharpening Outdoor Knives (continued)
3. Repeat and feel for burr
Continue sharpening on right side of guide. Check for
a burr every 2-3 strokes (see picture).
Sharpen only until a burr is created along the entire
length of the edge or you reach the recommended
stroke count found in the
Chart in section 4.
If burr is not yet raised, See
in Troubleshooting section.
Repeat same number of strokes
Once the edge is shaped / formed, continue with finer grit belts using
strokes. Alternating strokes removes the burr and refines the edge faster.
See Sharpening Reference Chart
stroke count based on the edge you want (Toothy, Shaving, Shiny).

Best Techniques (Avoid Rounding the Tip):

Maintain factory blade profile / shape:
Follow the curve of the blade so
the edge remains perpendicular
to the belt. Stop on belt.
Use this technique
for these
blade types:
Sharpening Reference
"Knife not getting sharp"
on other side of blade / sharpening guide.
in section 4 for recommended belt use and
STOP
Pull straight through the guide
and stop
belt. Do not lift the blade handle.
Turn power off as knife tip con-
tacts belt.
Use this technique for these blade
types:
Check for a burr by brushing
fingers across/away from the
blade edge.
alternating
STOP
on the middle of the
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