Hornviper
New Member
Hi guys,
I have a new Kraft trowel that I am trying to break in as much as I can. On the box it says "pre-worn" but that's the last thing it is. Basically, I sharpen them the same way I sharpen my knives. The angle's just different. I've had really sharp trowels in the past, so I wanted to get this one as sharp as possible. I used a belt sander, but I couldn't raise a burr on the edges. It's pretty sharp at the moment, but nowhere near as sharp as my Japanese knives. I don't think I can shave with it. So, I am kind of wondering if I should chuck it away and get something tried and tested. (probably a carbon steel one) I have no idea what grade of stainless steel the use, but it's hardness is definitely not very good.
I have a new Kraft trowel that I am trying to break in as much as I can. On the box it says "pre-worn" but that's the last thing it is. Basically, I sharpen them the same way I sharpen my knives. The angle's just different. I've had really sharp trowels in the past, so I wanted to get this one as sharp as possible. I used a belt sander, but I couldn't raise a burr on the edges. It's pretty sharp at the moment, but nowhere near as sharp as my Japanese knives. I don't think I can shave with it. So, I am kind of wondering if I should chuck it away and get something tried and tested. (probably a carbon steel one) I have no idea what grade of stainless steel the use, but it's hardness is definitely not very good.