The top two blades (XL and Standard sizes) are hollow ground on both the top and bottom of the bezel - like an old fashioned straight razor - for a smoother cut with less friction and easier sharpening.

 

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Re-Sharpening the Blades

To re-sharpen these all you really need do is lay the blade bottom down on a stone (or RC Paper) - I'd start with a medium or fine grit - and rub a little to raise a fine burr. Turn the blade over and work the burr off the other side of the bezel along the long side of the stone. Hold the blade down on the stone using your thumb and use your fingertips as a fence to keep just the top and bottom of the bezel rubbing, back and forth, on the stone. Repeat until you work off the wire edge or strop on a piece of thick leather (shown is a piece of horse butt) charged with some stropping compound.

To avoid nicks I would recommend wrapping the blade with a piece of leather (always use vegetable dyed leather if it touches steel) or a piece of cloth when you are not using it. Grinding a new hollow edge on either side is tricky because the tangs get in the way. If you do need to regrind do so very carefully and wear a face shield and an apron. Watch those tangs while you:

TRY TO REMOVE AS LITTLE MEAT AS POSSIBLE!

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