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    Then the guide is for everyone like you, Harv.
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    You kindly sent me something like the above before Pete when I asked but excellent now everyone has this piece of good advice to hand.

    Merry Xmas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eagleman View Post
    You kindly sent me something like the above before Pete when I asked but excellent now everyone has this piece of good advice to hand.

    Merry Xmas.

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    I remember doing just that, Alan!
    In truth, it was Baltipal who suggested I post something in here, and I thought it was a brilliant idea which I wish I'd have thought of.

    Merry Christmas to you too, mate.
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    If you haven't a handy leather belt, stropping the blade against denim jeans can work well, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikB View Post
    If you haven't a handy leather belt, stropping the blade against denim jeans can work well, too.

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    Mik's right!
    I was shown by Dave Budd, a professional knife maker, that even your skin can revive a sharp edge if you stroke your thumb across the edge [not along it!] at 90 degrees to it.
    This isn't recommended unless you've enough experience and common sense to ensure your safety.

    For the inexperienced user, a belt will work perfectly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikB View Post
    stropping the blade against denim jeans can work well, too.

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    Tried that 50 mins ago. I am now replying to this thread via WAP in the reception of the Queens Medical Centre A&E.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil. View Post
    Tried that 50 mins ago. I am now replying to this thread via WAP in the reception of the Queens Medical Centre A&E.
    <Groan> You have to do it carefully if you're wearing the jeans at the time. You shouldn't need me to tell you that - ah, and now you don't...

    Worked though, eh?

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    Cheers mate, just the ticket.
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