08-15-2019, 09:33 AM
To tell you the truth Sharpco, I couldn't even testify to the fact that the belt we use is Scotch Brite brand. It's blue, looks like a Scotch Brite, smells like a Scotch Brite and tastes like a Scotch Brite but the name Scotch Brite isn't on the catalog page or the product. We bought it from McMaster Carr on-line https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/125/2726 and is described as follows:
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts
Very Fine Grade—For Extra-Smooth Finish
1" 42" Blue Aluminum Oxide Nylon Mesh Steel, Wood 47505A116 14.29
I'm sure that we put some wear on this belt prior to using it for burr removal by simply holding a steel bar against it ,while running, for an extended period of time. Then use a light touch, flipping the knife four or five times and voila' - no burr with tooth remaining.
We did try a coarser grade and it was Scotch Brite brand and while certainly removing the burr and preserving the tooth - it turned out edges in the 220 - 240 area. While most people who frequent this forum would turn up their noses at 220, in my opinion, if every knife, in every home chef's knife drawer was 220 and toothy - there would never be another knife sharpening gizmo or machine sold - but lots of band aids.
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts
Very Fine Grade—For Extra-Smooth Finish
1" 42" Blue Aluminum Oxide Nylon Mesh Steel, Wood 47505A116 14.29
I'm sure that we put some wear on this belt prior to using it for burr removal by simply holding a steel bar against it ,while running, for an extended period of time. Then use a light touch, flipping the knife four or five times and voila' - no burr with tooth remaining.
We did try a coarser grade and it was Scotch Brite brand and while certainly removing the burr and preserving the tooth - it turned out edges in the 220 - 240 area. While most people who frequent this forum would turn up their noses at 220, in my opinion, if every knife, in every home chef's knife drawer was 220 and toothy - there would never be another knife sharpening gizmo or machine sold - but lots of band aids.