What kind of whetstone for sharpening a nylon edge?

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I have an unusual question on the topic of whetstone. Although this isn't a knife's edge, I thought that maybe someone here might be familiar enough with the types of stones to offer an answer.

When working on electronics I use nylon tools to prevent damage to the surfaces I'm working on. The problem with this is that I will quickly damage a tool either my losing its edge or by chipping and cracking. The edges of these tools are also fairly dull and I would like to give some of them a very sharp edge suitable for cutting (rubber and silicone in this case).

What kind of whetstone would be able to give me a very sharp edge on my spudging tool and allow me to recover an edge in the event that I damage the surface?

Here is a photo of the surface of the spudger:

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Best Answer

I'd use fairly fine wet/dry paper taped to a hard flat surface, probably used wet. You could move to a finer grade to finish. This will keep it nice and flat.

Or you can shave/whittle the edge with a scalpel or razor blade. That's what I've done with a nylon spatula that I want a nice edge on, but on that the edge tends to deform rather than wear down, because it's used to push against hot things.




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How do I know what whetstone to use?

What type of whetstone should I use?
  • Coarse Whetstones (Less than #1000) Any whetstone with less than #1000 grit is primarily used for damaged or extremely dull knives. ...
  • Medium Whetstones (#1000 to #3000) ...
  • Fine or Finishing Whetstones (#4000 and above)


  • Is 1000 grit whetstone enough?

    Coarse Whetstones: #1000 or less If you have any kitchen knives which are damaged, has any nicks or chips in the blade or is extremely dull, then you should be looking to a grit size of #1000 or less. A whetstone of this grit will smooth out any kinks in your blade in no time assuming the knife can still be salvaged.

    What grit stones do I need for sharpening?

    For normal sharpening, stones from 700 to 2000 grit are used. We recommend stones from 700 to 1200 grit. To take off the fine scratches and burrs left by coarser stones, and to polish the surface, you can use stones starting at around 2000 grit.

    Can you sharpen serrated knives with a whetstone?

    Wet stones can be used to reshape a serrated blade. It's easy to do, but you'll need patience as this process can take quite some time. Start by holding your bread knife at an angle and run it along the length of your whetstone.



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