Chatted with an old tailor about blade steels and it clicked

I was getting a vintage blazer adjusted last month and the tailor noticed my pocket knife. He said he treats his shears the same way I baby my blade edges. He told me "sharp is sharp, doesn't matter if it's cloth or steel" and that really hit me. Now I'm thinking about my knife maintenance totally different, like it's part of a bigger craft. Any of you guys find connections between your hobbies you never expected?

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saraho488h ago

Did he have any tips on sharpening angles?

williamt448h ago

Honestly, does it really matter that much? I've been sharpening knives for years and just go by feel, never bothered with angles. Probably works fine either way unless you're trying to be some kind of pro chef or something.