[xsailer]

I just viewed this chip carving video yesterday(see below) and it started me thinking about trying Mr. Barton's sharpening method shown on the video on a couple of carving knives. This winter I've started practicing CC and had trouble when I tried to 'carve' with the CC knife. I won't do that anymore. I broke off the cutting edge. I suspect the reason was because the CC knife is so wide(not thick) that the cutting of curves caused a bid situation because of the knife configuration. His method is new to me and deviates from the "carvers" method of stroke of "pushing the knife away from the cutting edge" on stone and strop. His method, as you see in the video, is back and forth and noticeably fast. I think using the very fine ceramic stone he recommends is the difference. At any rate I think I'll try it on a bench/detail knife and see what happens. Any opinons or experiences?

Referenced link below:
http://www.chipcarving.com/Wayne%20appears%20on%20American%20Woodshop.htm
On the VIDEO page I clicked on “DSL of faster(fast)

[Just Carving]

I do the same with my tools using 240, 400 and 800 grit sandpaper--the scary sharp method. Then I use my strop. Been doing it for a while now. I just used the 240 and 400 grit last week to put an edge on a Flexcut gouge when the edge got a chip in it. I was done in about 15 minutes from start to finish. There are plenty of ways to sharpen--it's just a mtter of finding the right one for you. I can't sharpen with the Arkansas stones to save myself. But I've yet to fail to put an edge on a tool--whether bought or home-made using the sandpaper.

[kitaye]

I use the ceramic stone back and forth method as described in Wayne Barton's Books. I've had exceptional good luck sharpening for the 10º on the chip carving knife with that method. I can even keep my regular knives sharp using that method.

[Keithmc]

Bob,
When I first started carving, I saw this video. It is how I learned to sharpen. Works for me on the small hand held diamond stones I have.
Keithmc

[xsailer]

Keithmc, really? Back and forth too? That's good news and frankly expected. The final sharpening surface if smooth enough, I would think, not hurt any blade including a bench knife. Now if you were to do it with something like 1200 grit I would be doubtful about the results unless it was stropped for a heck of long time.

Kitaye, I'm convinced so I guess I give it try.

thanks all.

[Shimmy]

I use Wayne Barton's method and his ceramic stones on all my knives .Works for me.I went to a seminar with years ago in Long Island.