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Caution in Grinding Cutlery

Never follow the example of the street knifegrinder. He does much work, and cheap work. He uses as little water as possible. the above mixture now add 7 ounces sul- Give him a good razor or a good knife, and he gives it back well sharpened, but a spoiled tool, which needs to be hardened anew.

Therefore, when sharpening tools, take large stones with much water, and make slow and good work.

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