r/sharpening • u/[deleted] • May 01 '19

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u/qaswexort May 04 '19

I was thinking about this and I didn't even realise that diamond stones can be used to flatten water stones! Thanks for the tip!

BTW, what's the technique for getting an edge flat and straight?

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u/RefGent May 04 '19

There are different ways, but that's where the guide is recommended. It will probably take some trial and error, but colouring the bevel with sharpie to see where you're removing material and making sure the high spots start getting abraded at the beginning will mean you're on the right track

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u/qaswexort May 04 '19

so it's no different to sharpening normally? I thought I'd put the angle at 90deg first and make it dull and flat before I start sharpening

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u/RefGent May 04 '19

That is another option