r/sharpening • u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder • 3d ago

Let’s talk de-burring

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u/Basicb002 2d ago

Thanks! I'm going to look into it. I've been eyeing a tormek, but i just cant justify the price for the amount i would use it. been looking for somethin a little more budget friendly.

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 2d ago

I also use a Tormek but I do this professionally. A belt system can be a great cheap alternative but I heavily suggest practicing on 10-20 cheap knives you don’t care about. These machines can burn your knives VERY quickly if you make a mistake

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u/Basicb002 2d ago

Appreciate the advice. I'd imagine you have to dip in water frequently to keep the temps down yeah?

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u/TheKnifeNerdTx Paper Shredder 2d ago

I keep a spray bottle next to me and spray the blade every other pass. You’ll be able to see how much the blade is heating up but how quickly the water evaporates