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 12. What is Sharp? 53. What Sharpens Tools? 174. Life Cycle of an Edge 315. Set Up a New Tool 376. When & How to Grind 477. Hone & Polish 678. Polish the Flat Side 859. Flatten Your Media 9110. Sharpening is Not a Sport 97Appendices1. About Sharpening Media, Advantages & Disadvantages 1012. Sharpening Complex Profiles 1063. All You Need to Know About Steel 1084. Sharpening Scrapers 110
