Sharpening Carbon steel
I'm trying to sharpen my Wensel Woodsmans (brand new) using varying grit diamond stones (180, 260, 360, 600, 1200) then finishing them off on 2000 grit automotive sandpaper.
They seem to be sharp, easily grab my fingernail and snap a stretched rubber band with minimal pressure applied. Can't get them to shave, but I think that's cause I'm using the wrong technique.
When I've done this with stainless, the edges were polished and shiny, mirror like. The carbon steel doesn't have this appearance. Is that a factor of the material or do I not have them as sharp as they could be?