Sharpening: Basic grinding

Sharpening: the production of a suitable bevel shape

If the bevel does not have the desired shape or is jagged, it must first be made:

First of all, answer the question: Which grinding angle do I need?

If you have a grinding machine, you have the following options:

If you want to continue grinding by hand, you can consider a (front) micro bevel. That is, you grind a bevel angle that is slightly too small and finally apply a micro bevel with the desired cutting angle.

If you don't have a machine, your only option is to take the hard way with your roughest grindstone. Have fun!

Also, do not forget about the back side. If it is rusty, for example, you have a problem. If it is a plane iron, you may be able to grind a rear micro bevel. This is faster in the short term, but it is hard to get rid of them and you have to repeat it more often.