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I was asked to sharpen a 'Top Chef Knife'. I just finished and it has been a strange experience. The steel is X30Cr13. I don't know what that means but it is 'ice tempered at -300F' to a Rockwell hardness of 53 (+\-2). So this knife could be HRC 51?
This is easily the worst knife I have ever tried to sharpen. I was able to raise a burr. I flipped it and removed it. Even off of a 500 grit stone there is no bite to the edge. I took it to 2k and and it didn't really feel any different. It slices paper ok. But the three fingers test is not scary at all.
I am guessing the owner will perceive my sharpening job as an improvement but I am at a loss for how to feel about this experience. The kitchen aid knives at Target take an edge much much better. btw this knife is used by a professional.
If this knife is Rockwell 53 how hard is the average, say, bench scraper? Cause I feel I could get a better edge on a bench scraper.
Is there a best method to use when faced with a blade like this? Would you pro sharpeners refuse to touch this one?
This is easily the worst knife I have ever tried to sharpen. I was able to raise a burr. I flipped it and removed it. Even off of a 500 grit stone there is no bite to the edge. I took it to 2k and and it didn't really feel any different. It slices paper ok. But the three fingers test is not scary at all.
I am guessing the owner will perceive my sharpening job as an improvement but I am at a loss for how to feel about this experience. The kitchen aid knives at Target take an edge much much better. btw this knife is used by a professional.
If this knife is Rockwell 53 how hard is the average, say, bench scraper? Cause I feel I could get a better edge on a bench scraper.
Is there a best method to use when faced with a blade like this? Would you pro sharpeners refuse to touch this one?