MAGIC - SHARPIE TRICK

Folks, are you tired of being left out of the water cooler conversation and being ignored by the cool people because you are not aware of the SHARPIE TRICK.  I know, it gets tiring when all people talk about is knife sharpening, water stones, steels, ceramic rods, PETER NOWLAN, and the most mysterious topic of all, the one spoken in hushed tones, the Sharpie Trick. It is spoken of quietly because only a few know of it.  You know the type, the beautiful, high achievers that look down on everyone else.

Well this is your chance, this is like a magician revealing his final act.  I've had my share of sand kicked in my face too,  so here we go.

Focus, this is extremely technical, there's a reason you're not part of that cool group, here is your chance to blow them away. Knowledge is power, you will be the king. 

Here is what you need. (Besides a knife of course)

CERAMIC or STEEL ROD

SHARPIE....yes here it is, like seeing a freaking rare bird or something isn'  it.

Now here is the really technical stuff....you take the cap off the Sharpie and you mark the cutting edge of your knife with the sharpie. Get as close as possible to the edge, the sharpie will run along it beautifully.  (Don't go cheap on the sharpie either, get the one with the Chisel Tip....some of the cool people don't know this)

See how close to the edge the sharpie black mark is

NOW here is the magic part. this is the part that is going to elevate you to the top. You run the edge of the knife along the rod, the goal, your job is to remove that black mark from the Sharpie. If you have done that, you have just achieved the perfect angle for Steeling.............very people can do this but it is very easy. Like most magical tricks, it is just simple LODGEIK.

So if you are not removing the black mark, just adjust the angle of the knife until you do. When you are on the sweet spot, the entire mark can be removed in just a few sweeps. There you have it, now you can always get the right angle to steel and maintain your knife.

CONGRATULATIONS..

It isn't over yet.....one more secret. Now that you have the knowledge and you are ready to push the jocks aside and tell them you are quite familiar with the Sharpie Trick, in fact, it is old news. 

You can absolutely stun them by showing them this:

YES the RED SHARPIE works too..Very few people have this, it actually is easier to see the mark on the knife edge. GO FOR IT.

I'M PROUD OF YOU.