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  1. 20-10-2011, 04:42 PM #1
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    Hi i have heard through the grapevine that Denim ( jean material) is also good to use for the finish on a knive sharpen? Anyone used this method! And does it work effectively?Regards Andy
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    Quote Originally Posted by croydonian View Post
    Hi i have heard through the grapevine that Denim ( jean material) is also good to use for the finish on a knife sharpen? Anyone used this method? And does it work effectively?Regards Andy
    Yes, it is.

    Straight razors (cut throats) are stropped on canvas before leather, and denim is just lightweight canvas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by croydonian View Post
    Hi i have heard through the grapevine that Denim ( jean material) is also good to use for the finish on a knive sharpen? Anyone used this method! And does it work effectively?Regards Andy
    Yes

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    really good thread, thanks for all the tips guys.

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