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Best knife sharpeners
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:31 pm
Looking for a good knife sharpener for myself and/or for a dirty santa gift since it's a good item to have. Whatcha got?
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Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:34 pm to jkcooper92
Work sharp....depending on your price budget
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:41 pm to MarshMan
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Work sharp
Excellent to have indeed.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:45 pm to CroTigerXIII
They have great customer service also.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:47 pm to MarshMan
Maybe I'm an idiot, but I have the Work Sharp Ken Onion edition and it sucks. Tried sharpening a few machetes and couldn't get them sharp. Just used a frick ton off the belts. I'll sell it to anyone who wants it
It definitely could be that I'm an idiot.
It definitely could be that I'm an idiot.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:54 pm to MarshMan
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Work sharp
I've seen these but wondered how they work. Y'all using the electric or manual one?
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:14 pm to jkcooper92
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Y'all using the electric or manual one?
It's electric. Uses small sanding belts.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:17 pm to TigerTatorTots
I've never used it on a machete or axe of any kind even know it says it can be done. I could see where it would use up the belt pretty quick.
I've always just used it on my skinning knives. I have the original so idk if that makes a difference.
I've always just used it on my skinning knives. I have the original so idk if that makes a difference.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:41 pm to jkcooper92
I really like my Spyderco tri-angle sharpmaker.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 9:50 pm to VABCHTIGER
Me too!
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:04 pm to jkcooper92
Get a few wet stones and learn how to sharpen a knife like a man. In less than 5 minutes I can get most knives to shave hair using a stone. It depends on the steel. Hard steel will hold an edge but its harder to resharpen. Soft steel like a Shrade is quick.
A little practice is all you need.
A little practice is all you need.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:25 pm to jkcooper92
A friend of a friend has an Edge Pro. Too expensive for my taste, but he turned it into a sharpening side gig. Don't know if they have cheaper models, but he swears by their system.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:37 am to jkcooper92
My go to sharpener.
I also have its little brother, the smaller belts are useful for certain tasks. If you can't put a hair-popping edge on a blade with one of these then you need to surrender your mancard.
I also have its little brother, the smaller belts are useful for certain tasks. If you can't put a hair-popping edge on a blade with one of these then you need to surrender your mancard.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:46 am to jkcooper92
Wicked Edge. But too pricey for dirty Santa.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:59 am to saintsfan1977
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Get a few wet stones
Yea I have a benchmade with S30V stainless blade which is pretty hard metal. Any stones you recommend? Might get a cheap knife and practice before I roll the edge on my benchmade
Posted on 12/6/16 at 4:16 am to jkcooper92
S30V is easy to sharpen, get something in S90V 
Norton makes a combination waterstone you should look into, I have one along with two Shapton stones for my kitchen knives. Little messy but easy enough to learn.
Norton makes a combination waterstone you should look into, I have one along with two Shapton stones for my kitchen knives. Little messy but easy enough to learn.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 5:28 am to Clames
Warthog Sharpeners V-Sharp Xtreme Edge
Posted on 12/6/16 at 5:30 am to Clames
Yea any link for one you recommend they have quite a few. I'd like to learn how to sharpen on a stone rather than use a run through.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 5:31 am to TigerTatorTots
Tigertots what you want for it?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 9:05 am to jkcooper92
quote:Look for an EZ Lap diamond stone. Not a small one that can fit in your pocket (those are ok for small pocket knives but it is easy to cut yourself). Get one like this that you can sit on a table and bare down on.
learn how to sharpen on a stone
Change angles of the knife while you are pulling the blade until it feels like you are cutting the stone. When it slides freely you have the wrong angle. Once you get the right angle and you are getting dust on the blade, keep that angle consistent and alternate sides every time. DO NOT lead with the top edge - always lead with the blade edge like you are trying to slice the stone.
Keep the blade and the stone clean during sharpening. You can use water on a cloth or oil to wipe the stone. When you see black dust on your blade and cleaning cloth you know you are getting a sharp blade.
Start with strong pressure. Sometimes I use circular motions, always in a cutting direction, to get started. Alternate and do the same amount of sharpening on each side. When this is done right, your blade edge will have a shiny "jeweled" look. After that, use long uniform strokes with the strong pressure, making sure to contact the entire length of the blade at the correct angle, and always alternating.
Once you think you have a good edge, wipe the stone and blade, and finish with the same motions, only very light pressure, almost like polishing. I put a drop of gun oil on the blade (or sometimes just spit) when I start to polish it. If you've done it right, the cutting edge will be very shiny and uniform looking.
The more you sharpen your knife, the better the edge will get for you, and sharpening will be easier each time. Put in the time to learn the right way, and you'll always have the sharpest knife around. Once you have a good edge on your knife, you can get it razor sharp in 2 or 3 minutes when you're ready to use it. The only down side is that your friends around the camp will always ask you to sharpen their knives.
Not trying to sound like an expert, but I've experimented with many different stones over 30 years, and this is my go to method. Good luck.
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