Scorp Honing

Grinding and honing curved tools present different challenges. While I find a holder like the one I showed in the last video can simplify grinding, honing takes some patience and a large hollow grind is a help. The good news is that if you do manage to round over the edge a little, it actually aids in the cutting action and will easily grind away on the next trip to the grinder. I’ve had numerous students, who were accomplished sharpeners, show up with razor sharp scorps that didn’t carve well because the edge was too geometrically perfect. A little rounding is a good thing, so embrace these moments when your flaws are an asset, I do.