What is the difference between the aluminum oxide and diamond lapping films?
What is the difference between the aluminum oxide and diamond lapping films?
Wicked Edge's diamond lapping film is much more aggressive so it works faster and will last about 10 sharpening sessions longer per strip than our aluminum oxide films.
What is Lapping Film? Lapping Film is a polyester base sheet, coated with precisely graded minerals, such as diamond or aluminum oxide. Diamond and Aluminum Oxide Lapping Films are excellent for polishing knife edges. They come mounted on sheets of ...
Lapping Films consists of precision graded abrasive particles, resin bonded to a uniform Mylar film. Their intended use is to remove scratches and increase sharpness on the edge of a knife. Diamond Lapping Films are more aggressive and will last ...
When determining the best grit progression to use you must first identify the material of the abrasive you are using. For the most part, you’ll want to progress from hard materials to soft ones, especially with coarser grits. Then, progress within ...
Diamond stones are your workhorses for getting a knife sharp. They can also get really, really grimy. The best method for keeping your diamond stones clean is to wash them with warm, soapy water and let them air dry. Any household dish soap is ...