Neels Roos Challenge Completed....

[MadRookie]

Ok people, it is done.

Took me exactly 4 hours 55 minutes to complete with the Edge Pro Professional - NO mechanical devices used - all done manually by hand.

Angle measured before: 26 degrees per side.

Angle after: 20 degree relief per side with 22 degree micro bevel per side.

Relief progression:

Atoma Diamond Plates: 140#/400#/600#/1 200#

Relief Mirror: Shapton Glass Stones: 500#/1k/2k/4k/8k + 1µ diamond spray/16k + 0.5µ diamond spray/30k + 0.25 diamond spray/leather strop + 0.1µ diamond spray.

Cutting Edge (Micro bevel): 15k Shapton Pro Stone - 4 x light strokes per side.

With a precision instrument like the EP, irregularities quickly show on the grindline as either dips or mounds - I am happy to report that this blade presented none, which is extremely rare for a custom maker - well done there.

The heat treat felt very consistent with a slight "hard spot" at the heel, which bodes good, as this is where normally first contact is made when attempting the cut, resulting in a slighter longer lasting edge.

Slight "differential" HT in your favor there Neels.

I am happy with the final result, but for now, my fingers hurt!

Sorry Neels - the EP won, but it was a good battle.

Now I will use it & resharpen before returning it to Guy.

Some pics:

[Guy Vanderveken]

Damn, MR- that looks so fresh, I will be interested to see how it performs.

I will see you on Sat, looks great, I will look forward to the Chat on Sat,

cheers, chat then.

[MadRookie]

WHAT, see how it performs....????? this knife must now be placed in the Queen drawer showcase - you're not really going to blemish those lovely lines are you??

....mmmmm.......how about I just refuse to give it back to prevent abuse.....

Glad you approve thus far.

[NeelsRoos]

MadRookie, Honestly I have never seen an edge like that. Out of this world! I am honoured that a MASTER did the edge on one of my knives and did this interesting report.Thank you. Your equipment is fantastic.

[marthinus]

Fantastic!

[MadRookie]

Gotto say that it appears even more awesome when holding it in your hand!

Coupled with the knife lines it really looks bad-ass!!

Thx guys.

[Guy Vanderveken]

MR,

Thank you, I received it and it looks awesome, the pics and the video do no justice, I am thrilled- thank you.

Thank you for all the advice, tips and assistance, it is most appreciated.

Guys, if you want to receive a professional sharpening finish that you can easily maintain, chat to MR.

Thanks again,
Guy

[Guy Vanderveken]

Thank you

[Chui]

Well done, Neels, Guy.........a stunning knife now doing what it should with utter hair-poppin joy - brilliant job there, MR - looks freakin awesome

[wroets]

Howzit. I'm a new member to this forum. Thanks for adding me.

Wow. Enjoyed seeing this. Just realised that this is yet another skill i have to master in my journey, namely sharpening.

Are there any courses out there that focus on this aspect of knifemaking? And (repsectfully) don't tell me that I could do this in 5 minutes on my beltgrinder. I have sharpened knives on my beltgrinder, and the above is not the result I'm gettting. I'd like to learn the technical stuff about sharpening. Btw, I do have a Lansky sharepening system, but were always afraid of using it, lest I put waves in the cutting edge.

Thanks for sharing.