Recently I read a reference to using sharpened spoons to smooth hollows (using the spoons as scrapers). On lunch break from jury duty, I weeded out a few strong stainless steel spoons of several sizes and shapes at one of the local thrift stores. Now I’m wondering how to sharpen a spoon to use as a scraper. Anyone out there got some free info or do I have to figure it out myself (and come back with the free info)?
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First off, stainless as a metal, is difficult at best to sharpen. I think you'd be better off using regular or high carbon steel as it will hold an edge. But the idea of a sharpening spoon is intriguing.
Edited 11/29/2006 9:50 am ET by jackplane
A cheap as scraper blades are I think I'd buy several and use sheetmetal shears to cut them into the desired shapes and go from there.
Scrapers are available in many shapes made of carbon steel which should sharpen better than the alloys of stainless used for tableware. A modified spoon may serve you well for some unusual shape that you might need on some rare occasion. As a primary set of scrapers, spoons are probably a poor choice. You should be able to file an edge and make a burr, but don't expect it to last very long. It may not be as sharp as you would like either.
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