TM 9-243
USING A BENCH GRINDER - Continued
8
Stop grinding occasionally to check for the desired
edge.
9 When the desired edge is obtained, you are
finished. Remove grinder from bench by loosening
the clamp (1). Store grinder in its designated stor-
age area.
USING A SHARPENING STONE
NOTE
WARNING
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR OF THE
HINGE AREA OF A POCKET KNIFE.
Unless stone is already oil-impregnated,
apply a light coat of oil before and during
use.
1
Hold the handle (1) of the blade to be sharpened in
one hand and extend the blade (2) across the stone.
2
Press down on the blade with the fingers of the other
hand.
3
With a circular motion, stroke the blade with the
sharp edge trailing.
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