jacob your logic at times seems a little off.
the whole point of this thread is that ALL tools need sharpening at
some time. the whole point of LN/LV /Clifton planes is that the blades
are easier to set up at the get go, and needs less work when it blunts.
no one can convince you that the other methods of sharpening are worth
the effort, but to continually knock other products or the way in which others approach the job is not a productive activity.
let's agree to disagree, and see that some people want to work with fewer compromises, whilst others do not see them as a problem.
the answer is if you make money using what you have, and it does what you want then be happy, but don't stop others wanting to improve their abilities and techniques in anyway that they choose.
there are many reasons for people to return to hand tools including,
making less dust, and also feeling more in touch with the wood, and if you have returned to the hobby/work later in life it is no different from buying a brand new honda fireblade rather than a vincent shadow. with that amount of money you buy what you want, and the best available is always an aspiration for at least the majority of people.
we don't all buy the same food, so why should we choose the same tools for our work?
paul :wink:
