How do you sharpen your knives? - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T19:51:38Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-sharpen-your-knives?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1354829&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI got the Ken Onion Worksharp…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-15:3181080:Comment:13548292015-09-15T23:38:40.444ZMs Datahttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CThomas
<p>I got the Ken Onion Worksharp for Christmas and I love it. There is a learning curve, so I went to Salvation Army and picked up various knives for some spare change to practice on. Once you get used to it, you will love it. I also carry those DMT Credit Card Diamond stone things that someone else pictured above, in my Bug-Out-Get-Home-Zombie-Survival-Bag. They are great.</p>
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<p>I got the Ken Onion Worksharp for Christmas and I love it. There is a learning curve, so I went to Salvation Army and picked up various knives for some spare change to practice on. Once you get used to it, you will love it. I also carry those DMT Credit Card Diamond stone things that someone else pictured above, in my Bug-Out-Get-Home-Zombie-Survival-Bag. They are great.</p>
<p></p> Donnie hand sharpens the poc…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-15:3181080:Comment:13541932015-09-15T00:55:10.716ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p><br></br> Donnie hand sharpens the pocket knives on arkansas stones and always finishes on an old german hone. I can tell the difference if he doesnt do the finishing touch. Not oly right away but in the time it takes for it to lose that ultra sharp feel<br></br> <cite>D ale said:</cite></p>
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<p><br/> Donnie hand sharpens the pocket knives on arkansas stones and always finishes on an old german hone. I can tell the difference if he doesnt do the finishing touch. Not oly right away but in the time it takes for it to lose that ultra sharp feel<br/> <cite>D ale said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-sharpen-your-knives?page=1&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1354055&x=1#3181080Comment1349232"><div><p style="text-align: center;"> If the knife is REAL dull ..or.. I'm re-profiling a factory edge ..... I start with a belt sander.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I have a # of diamond files .. Eze-Lap Diamond Hone & Stone .. in med / fine / & superfine grits.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They are almost essential when the blade steel approaches or surpasses 60 HRc .. e.g. Queen's D2.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I finish the sharpening process with a hard Arkansas stone of very fine grit.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I perform all steps freehand .. just how I learned.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">That maintaining of a constant angle is difficult for most. There's little more disheartening than spending time .. lots of it .. only to still have a dull knife. One of my brothers purchased a Lansky system for that very reason. I purchased a similar system for my daughter. They can both now successfully sharpen an edged tool in a relatively short period of time. There's alot to be said for those fixtures that maintain a constant angle & facilitate successful sharpening by ... most.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">In closing .. let me note .. it is NOT just the angle that is important. The finishing polish is also important. One can have an edged tool that is precisely sharpened @ a 20 degree angle .. and not slice as cleanly as an edged tool that is sharpened @ exactly the same angle .. and then polished on a fine grit hard arkansas (or equivalent). I've a 500 power USB microscope & one look through it will tell you why. The resultant edge using a "super fine" diamond stone is "RAGGED" in comparison to the same edge finished on the hard arkansas.</p>
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</blockquote> I have seen the work sharp us…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-15:3181080:Comment:13541022015-09-15T00:52:57.762ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>I have seen the work sharp used at shows and it can get just about any knife razor sharp </p>
<p>I have seen the work sharp used at shows and it can get just about any knife razor sharp </p> I had always used stones of v…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-14:3181080:Comment:13540552015-09-14T14:16:14.568ZMichael G Keulerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/MichaelGKeuler
<p>I had always used stones of various grits. When I was a teen, I carried a very large Kabar jack-knife, and kept a razor sharp edge on it. I don't believe I could manage that now. I recently purchased the Work Sharp system. It is easy and gives you an edge as sharp as you like.…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770507884?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770507884?profile=original" width="440"></img></a></p>
<p>I had always used stones of various grits. When I was a teen, I carried a very large Kabar jack-knife, and kept a razor sharp edge on it. I don't believe I could manage that now. I recently purchased the Work Sharp system. It is easy and gives you an edge as sharp as you like.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770507884?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770507884?profile=original" width="440"/></a></p>
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<p>Have sharpened by hand on oilstones for years. It does take some practice and patience, but I agree completely with Dale above that beyond the proper angle, the grit and/or stones make a world of difference. Pay the extra money for the better stones and you'll see. I added/upgraded late last year to a high quality black hard Arkansas stone as a "final" finishing stone and wow, what a difference. Its nice to be able to get that true razor sharp edge on a knife!</p>
<p>Have sharpened by hand on oilstones for years. It does take some practice and patience, but I agree completely with Dale above that beyond the proper angle, the grit and/or stones make a world of difference. Pay the extra money for the better stones and you'll see. I added/upgraded late last year to a high quality black hard Arkansas stone as a "final" finishing stone and wow, what a difference. Its nice to be able to get that true razor sharp edge on a knife!</p> lanski !
https://www.youtube…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-09-12:3181080:Comment:13535062015-09-12T20:23:12.747ZKees ( KC ) Mensionhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/KeesMension
<p>lanski ! </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97hZbHtY2I" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97hZbHtY2I</a></p>
<p>it is really good ! believe me !</p>
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<p>lanski ! </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97hZbHtY2I" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97hZbHtY2I</a></p>
<p>it is really good ! believe me !</p>
<p></p> I have several stones, E Z la…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-28:3181080:Comment:13496052015-08-28T15:36:55.281ZBob Robinsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobRobinson
<p>I have several stones, E Z lap diamond stick, strop. I also use some river jack stones that I find and strop on my shoe leather when necessary. Always good to learn to use sharpening techniques if you are away from home or anywhere commercial items are not available.</p>
<p>I have several stones, E Z lap diamond stick, strop. I also use some river jack stones that I find and strop on my shoe leather when necessary. Always good to learn to use sharpening techniques if you are away from home or anywhere commercial items are not available.</p> If the knife is REAL dull ..…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-26:3181080:Comment:13492322015-08-26T21:27:52.095ZD alehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaleDavenport
<p style="text-align: center;"> If the knife is REAL dull ..or.. I'm re-profiling a factory edge ..... I start with a belt sander.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I have a # of diamond files .. Eze-Lap Diamond Hone & Stone .. in med / fine / & superfine grits.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They are almost essential when the blade steel approaches or surpasses 60 HRc .. e.g. Queen's D2.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I finish the sharpening process with a hard Arkansas stone…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> If the knife is REAL dull ..or.. I'm re-profiling a factory edge ..... I start with a belt sander.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I have a # of diamond files .. Eze-Lap Diamond Hone & Stone .. in med / fine / & superfine grits.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They are almost essential when the blade steel approaches or surpasses 60 HRc .. e.g. Queen's D2.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I finish the sharpening process with a hard Arkansas stone of very fine grit.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I perform all steps freehand .. just how I learned.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">However</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">That maintaining of a constant angle is difficult for most. There's little more disheartening than spending time .. lots of it .. only to still have a dull knife. One of my brothers purchased a Lansky system for that very reason. I purchased a similar system for my daughter. They can both now successfully sharpen an edged tool in a relatively short period of time. There's alot to be said for those fixtures that maintain a constant angle & facilitate successful sharpening by ... most.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In closing .. let me note .. it is NOT just the angle that is important. The finishing polish is also important. One can have an edged tool that is precisely sharpened @ a 20 degree angle .. and not slice as cleanly as an edged tool that is sharpened @ exactly the same angle .. and then polished on a fine grit hard arkansas (or equivalent). I've a 500 power USB microscope & one look through it will tell you why. The resultant edge using a "super fine" diamond stone is "RAGGED" in comparison to the same edge finished on the hard arkansas.</p> Thanks everyone!tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-26:3181080:Comment:13490492015-08-26T18:54:47.591ZTristanhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/Tristan
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone! Edge Pro Apex for me. Can get…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-08-26:3181080:Comment:13491342015-08-26T11:00:35.588ZSteve Scheuerman (Manx)https://iknifecollector.com/profile/SteveScheuerman
<p>Edge Pro Apex for me. Can get down to a 10 degree angle with it, and it will sharpen almost any size of blade. Shapton Glass stones at 500, 1000, and 4000 grit with a Kangaroo strop with .5 Micron diamond spray. Works wonders!</p>
<p>Edge Pro Apex for me. Can get down to a 10 degree angle with it, and it will sharpen almost any size of blade. Shapton Glass stones at 500, 1000, and 4000 grit with a Kangaroo strop with .5 Micron diamond spray. Works wonders!</p>