Black Magic Fleshing Disc Sharpening Instructions
Black Magic Fleshing Disc Sharpening Instructions:
The Black Magic fleshing disc is manufactured from the same high quality, 440 stainless steel that's found in most modern knife blades. The disc is first machined tooled from a stainless steel blank and then subjected to a two step heat treatment process that produces a blade that has good edge retention.
Most people are familiar with knives today that are produced with the more familiar double bevel edge but the Black Magic blade utilizes a single bevel edge. Utilizing the single bevel edge allows the blade to be re-sharpened without the operator having to worry about maintaining the correct edge angle (bevel).
The edge angle (or bevel) is set to 15 degrees which is the ideal angle for a filet knife type blade. The width of the blade edge tip if five (.005) thousands of an inch or less.
To sharpen the idea is to remove material from the flat side of the knife blade exposing a new cutting edge.
It is recommened that you use the diamond grit file when sharpening the Black Magic. Only use water as a lubricant and be sure to rinse and dry after each use. To clean the file use an abrasive kitchen cleanser (non-pretroleum based) and a scrub brush.
Hand Held Sharpening
Secure the Merlin in an upside down position exposing the blade.
With the Merlin set on the slowest speed, rest the edge of the diamond file on the safety guard.
As you use the safety guard to steady your hand, gently press the file to the outside edge of the disc while holding the file parallel and level to the edge.
Apply mildly firm and consistent pressure. You need not exert extra pressure--let the diamond file work for you.
Turn the grinder off and check the sharpness.
Repeat as required to get the edge you want.
Bench Sharpening:
Secure the flat, diamond tipped file to a flat surface.
With the Merlin set on the slowest speed and keeping the outside edge of the disc level and parallel to the diamond file, gently press the disc to the file. You need not exert extra pressure, just apply mildly firm, level and consistent pressure--let the diamond file work for you.
Remember that you only need to remove just a couple of thousands of an inch of material from the flat side of the knife blade to expose a new cutting edge.
Sharpening is easy if you'll concentrate on keeping the outside edge of the disc level and parallel to the file.
