Sharpen This is a practical guide to the often-bewildering world of sharpening hand tools; it leaves aside the clutter of metallurgy and tertiary bevels, and delivers a concise lesson in how to achieve a fine cutting edge. Published by Lost Art Press, a specialist in high-quality, sewn-binding hardback books for woodworkers.

by Christopher Schwarz

hardcover, 114 pp., 6 3/4 x 4 3/4

Table of Contents

1. Introduction   1
2. What is Sharp?   5
3. What Sharpens Tools?   17
4. Life Cycle of an Edge   31
5. Set Up a New Tool   37
6. When & How to Grind   47
7. Hone & Polish   67
8. Polish the Flat Side   85
9. Flatten Your Media   91
10. Sharpening is Not a Sport   97

Appendices
1. About Sharpening Media, Advantages & Disadvantages   101
2. Sharpening Complex Profiles   106
3. All You Need to Know About Steel   108
4. Sharpening Scrapers   110

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