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06-06-2008, 07:23 AM
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Knife sharpening
So i have to admit iv never done it. I used to buy cheap knifes and i either broke or lost them before they became dull. I bought a kershaw awile back and it needs to be touched up. in boy scouts they taughts us to use a stone, is this still the best method?
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06-06-2008, 07:25 AM
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06-06-2008, 07:37 AM
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Spyderco Sharpmaker
Spyderco Sharpmaker - The only $60 you need to spend on a knife sharpener. Straight, serrated, scissors etc. It'll sharpen it razor sharp and it's idiot proof.
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06-06-2008, 07:46 AM
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I sharpen all my knives by hand. No fancy schmancy contraptions. I have several different diamond stones and one ceramic "steel". That is as fancy as I get, but they are all held in one hand with the knife in the other.
You just get a better "feel" for it, and adjust accordingly.
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06-06-2008, 07:47 AM
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I use a Gatco or Smith's precision diamond sharpening setup to set the angle and make the work go by faster. Makes sure the angle and edge is exact the whole time.
I finish up with an arkansas stone, honing fluid, and a sharpie.
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06-06-2008, 07:51 AM
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DMT stone - just make sure you lock the wrist as you sweep the blade over the stone. Start and keep the blade angle at "two quarters" height, which approximates 20 degrees.
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06-06-2008, 08:06 AM
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I used to sharpen with a plain stone and switched to the diamond stones last year, they've worked extremely well for me.
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06-06-2008, 10:08 AM
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Smiths diamond board, by hand. have Benchmades i carry so i can always send them in if i want.prob is i dont want!
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06-06-2008, 10:08 AM
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on that note.
how about some advise for proper technique when using a stone or diamond stone sharpening device please. I try and try to sharpen knives to no avail and have not a decent blade amongst them. oh yea, my Schrade Uncle Henry lock blade has never been sharpened to a nice edge . not even by a knife maker. any ideas?
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