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HELP! How to know when you have too much hook

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A good file is a must. I've had the best luck with Pferd classic cut and vallorbe. I'm sure you already know this or somebody already mentioned it but files go dull, about 6 sharpenings on 28" full comp is my average.
 

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Too much hook is from having the file too low. Your cutter will look like a C. It will cut fast but won’t last as long

Raising the file will give you a cutter that looks like a (
It will stay sharp longer but won’t cut as fast.

The beauty of doing it yourself is you get to pick and choose where you want it to be
 
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