How To Sharpen Mora Carving Knife

To carry on the previous post about getting into woodworking I am going to show you the way I sharpen my hook knives.
How to sharpen mora carving knife. Position the blades tip on the stone most preferably on a 20 degrees angle appearing almost as if resting on the sharpening stone. How to sharpen a mora knife using stones. As I say in the video knives.
Sparks are proof of edge overheating. This type of stone is very flat so you can do fine work with it. However it is always good to take the habit of rinsing the blade under running hot water preferably with a mild soap solution after use if the knife has become dirty.
In the first video Ben Orford is using one of his own custom knives but the process is the same on a Mora. Hold the knife using your dominant hand. Time spent learning about sharpening is time well spent.
How to sharpen your wood carving knife for whittling and woodcarving. The motion should feel as though you are trying to slice a. Here are two videos that clearly demonstrate how to sharpen Mora Bushcraft and Carving knives or any other knife with a flat or Scandi ground edge.
How to Use a Whetstone to Sharpen Mora Knives Using a whetstone is a skill learned through practice. Sharpening and stropping with sand paper diamond stones leather compound and other p. A whetstone is a primary tool to provide a really sharp knife.
Stainless steel stays sharp for much longer than carbon steel and is far less sensitive to rust. Use lots of cooling water and always avoid sparks. The Mora knife has a beautiful.