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Gunny Cloth I usually do one coat let it dry and then do another. Use enough to cover the strop. The first time you load them the can be a bit thirsty

Thank you!

Basswood with 3M micropore tape is my preferred at this time. I have a stropping material that I am going to put into production

@@GunnysSharptalk On your recommendation, I picked up at my local Hobby Lobby a 3" x 24" x 3/8ths" strip of basswood for 5 bucks. They also have balsa and birch, all in a bunch of different sizes. HL's milling finish on their woods is excellent, really smooth. BTW, I plan to use the full 24-inch length. Only about 10-12 inches or so covered in compound, but in handling the piece I found cradling it on the inside of my forearm with the end nestled between my elbow and rib cage to be comfortable with very good control where I can easily see how the edge is set on the surface of the board. I also lightly crowned the edges with high-grit sandpaper for a nice comfortable grip. I've got two Venev bench stones, 240 + 400 and 800 + 1200. For finishing and maintenance, which of your two Gunny Juices would you recommend for the two sides of the basswood? After this, I think my sharpening kit will be set. Many thanks for all of your help!

@@MichaelE.Douroux I go from the Venev F1200 to the Gunny Juice 1 micron. If you are doing 2 different microns get the 1 and 0.5

@@GunnysSharptalk Great, thanks for all the help!

I use alcohol and distilled water. RO or DI water works too.

@@GunnysSharptalk Thanks a lot.

Same angle with wood. One degree lower with the nano

It really depends. It can take a few minutes to an hour or so. It’s a water based carrier so temperature and humidity factor into drying times

I let it dry. I used a different strop than the one I added the emulsion to. This dries pretty fast though

Go with 1 micron after 5-6K and 0.5 after 12k

Yes. I always apply with a brush

You can use the same angle with light pressure. If you find that you dull your edge drop it about 1/2 a degree. Most can keep it the same, but some find they get a better edge lowering it some.

Thanks! I just sharpened a D2 blade HRC 62 tonight. Took it to 600 grit and then strapped with the kangaroo leather and 3 Micron gunny juice. Very light pressure and probably 20 per side done one side one stroke one side one stroke Etc. I appreciate the advice I do appreciate a fair job at getting things sharp but I'm always striving to get better.

It can be used that way and actually works well.

Those are from Jende Industries

@@GunnysSharptalk Thanks! Gonna get an order in with some angle guides and a stone holder.

There’s a partial dealer list here us-aces.com/

Yes use them to finish a blade.

You don’t want to ingest micro diamonds. I am going to say they’re not good for your digestive tract.

@@GunnysSharptalk with the nature of things so small, unless quite extensive measures are taken to prevent unintentional ingestion, they will get inside. Given the nature of what knives are commonly used for, cooking, the risk is now introduced to any exposed to the food. But, at the same time, the amount in that regard must be such an incredibly low amount, that it would be hard to evaluate. All that said, it seems the method the diamonds, and other compounds are used that are known hazardous, such as aluminum and chromium oxides, it may be worth considering practices that would mitigate the risks. i have no real medical or scientific background, but it seems rather logical that microscopic diamonds would not be the best thing inside. it seems they could do quite a bit of damage to not only blood vessels, but organs, such as kidneys, and things such as the heart, brain, and eyes. not sure what mechanical processes the body may use to counter it, if any, but that's why i am asking. the compounds seem to be used by any i've seen use them, without any concern of risks. okay, with that out of the way, i'm not trying to say this is a giant deal. i would imagine 'you'll be fine' is probably an accurate statement given the usage of these things. but i am curious. and i am also curious about things such as micro graphene molecules and other super engineered things used. i know it's risky to handle carbon fiber for the same reasons. 9999/10000 it's not a realistic factor, but there is potential.

@@bjornegan6421 whether you sharpen using stones or finish with diamond emulsions you should always thoroughly clean your knives before food prep. That mitigates the risk. They shouldn’t never be consumed. Anymore than any other sharpening/polishing compound should. That being said using them in the way they’re intended to be used there’s no risk.

I actually prefer basswood over anything. That and Gunny Cloth which isn’t on the market right now.

@@GunnysSharptalk I'll have to try the Basswood.

@@GunnysSharptalk where do you buy your Basswood from? Do you use solid Basswood or the plywood version?

@@tamatoa8261 I use solid pieces. I buy mine at Hobby Lobby and make them.

@@tamatoa8261 the basswood leaves a nice crisp edge

Sorry for the delayed response. Absolutely you can use Gunny Juice on leather.

Get the 0.5 and strop on it first. Then the 0.25. And yes let it dry before stropping.

I use basswood a lot. And now I have come out with a new stropping material. It’s still undetermined if I will keep that around or not. I am getting excellent results and the science is there for this material, but I need the average sharpener to get exceptional results with it. So we shall see. As far as how many applications, it will vary significantly from person to person. I haven’t counted, but this stuff lasts quite awhile.

@@GunnysSharptalk perfect , thank you. Tbink I'm going to order a set of 10ml then for space benefits

What’s your highest grit stone?

@@GunnysSharptalk 800 diamond

@@jonrost5574 is it an 800 Venev resin bonded diamond? Or a diamond plate?

@@GunnysSharptalk diamond plate

Go with a 6 or 3 micron.

Some hardwoods will create scratches. I do use basswood a lot. You just have to be careful with your choices

@@GunnysSharptalk thank you ordered my first bottle yesterday

omahaknife.com/product/gunny-juice-polycrystalline-diamond-emulsions/ www.gritomatic.com/products/gunny-juice-poly-diamond-emulsion

Thanks. Lmk what you think

Yes sir! Thank you as well and I will let you know.

you can buy it from here as well ZANVAK STORE . zanvak.com.au/collections/strops-emulsions-gunny-juice