r/sharpening • u/Christ12347 • 2d ago

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Got my first clean paper towel slicing today. I only filmed one, but I got clean paper towel slices on all my kitchen knives. I used a 325/1000 grit Sharpal diamond plate (only used 325 where needed), followed by 3k shapton rockstar then stopped on 1 and 0.5 micron diamond paste on leather. Surprisingly quick process as well, 5-10 minutes per knife (they weren't in bad shape tbf). Also added a pic of the other knives for those who appreciate that (which I'm guessing is quite a few people here)

Edit: had to add the pic in the comments because for some reason I can't add pictures and videos

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u/linguaphonic 2d ago

It’s a very satisfying feeling! I remember the first time I saw a video of someone doing that like a year ago and thought “that isn’t real you can’t really do that.”

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

Yes! I was all happy I had my knife cutting paper, then a few times later extatic about it shaving and even whitteling hair! Then I saw a video of this and well, that seemed mythical

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u/unsensored_sensibly 2d ago

It was just the other day that I found how impressive it was to be able to slice clean through a paper towel when I tried to do it with a blade that I thought at the time was surgically sharp.

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

That's the exact feeling I had trying it for the first time. It was shaving, it was whitteling hair, it was tearing the paper towel....

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u/unsensored_sensibly 2d ago

Yupp exactly, I really have to get my hands on a sharpener. I don’t know why I keep putting it on the back burner.

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

Can definitely recommend, they're not that expensive especially considering just how they last.

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u/unsensored_sensibly 2d ago

I’ll have to get on it. I was looking at the K4 from TsProf

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

I'm sure that'll work. I have no experience with guided systems like that, but I've seen people get great results. Good luck!

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u/unsensored_sensibly 2d ago

Thanks! I can’t wait to start sharpening! It’s been a long time coming, that’s for sure!

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

Just the four on the left

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u/orange-century 2d ago

Solid lineup! Got your basis covered. I like your tastes!

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u/Christ12347 1d ago

Thanks!

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u/Fygee 2d ago

You elevated that Moritaka superbly!

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u/Christ12347 2d ago

Thanks! It was my very first good knife so it holds a special place in the collection. Very nice to see it this sharp

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u/Used_Introduction957 1d ago

Was there a particular angle degree you were shooting for? 12 per side,14, etc?

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u/Christ12347 1d ago

I just followed the factory edge which for moritaka knives (the one shown) is 10 per side