New family member

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try coating the blade with tung oil. It dries to a hard clear film that is waterproof. I have a couple belt knives I store in the basement- it works great. It will wear off the edge when you strop.

I'm wondering what you use for stropping compound? I use waxy crayon type sticks- I...

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I'll watch it just in hopes I get a look at her barlow......

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I got some curly bass in a lot I bought- used it for knife handles. Night mare for carving, like you say. Makes a nice light handle, and the curl is pretty.

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If money was no object I'd be sharpening on a beach in Hawaii.

If I had it to do all over again I'd do it the same way- set of 5 diamond stones and a leather power strop with green CrO2 compound.

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I hate it when I do that. Good Luck

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Thanks Guys. I'm getting all choked up here.

little dog lover story- I was pumping gas yesterday when this unkempt, dirty looking man walked across the parking lot. I made a judgement call based on his appearance that I didn't want to talk to him. then he got into his car next to mine...

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We have a new 4 footed family member- a boxer mix female, one year old, named Lady. She's pretty incredible, I never thought another dog would steal my heart again, but she is trying. She comes from a house that didn't understand her- she was overdisciplined, underfed, and has too many scars for my...