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What do you sharpen your blade with?

Discussion in 'Knives' started by alan85, Mar 6, 2010.

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  1. Reader

    Reader Loaded Pockets

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    There are some good ideas here but I just use an old oil stone.
     
    #21 Reader, Apr 9, 2010
  2. Boy SureFire

    Boy SureFire May The Bridges I Burn Light The Way

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    :'( some of the links aren't working correctly, & are rerouting me to the main forum page instead...
     
    #22 Boy SureFire, Apr 9, 2010
  3. scríbhneoir
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    Yes, it is another bug, but you should be able to, until we get the links all fixed, search for the title, and it will pull the thread up.
     
    #23 scríbhneoir, Apr 9, 2010
  4. flash lite

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    I use the bottom of a china bowl.
     
    #24 flash lite, Apr 10, 2010
  5. Chains

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    I use my Spyderco Sharpmaker.Works great for me.
     
    #25 Chains, Apr 11, 2010
  6. ethernectar

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    Lansky system on my edc blades and kitchen utility knives. For my big kitchen knives I take them to a local sharpener.
     
    #26 ethernectar, Apr 11, 2010
  7. NaOH

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    I have a Sharpmaker on order.
     
    #27 NaOH, Apr 11, 2010
  8. P35

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    :iagree: easy to use, get the diamond rods for "really" dull blades
     
    #28 P35, Apr 11, 2010
  9. greenmountainbooks

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    I have an absurdly large collection of sharpening stones including a number of Japanese water stones and even two stones so fine they seem like slightly textured glass...something like 10,000 grit or better. I believe they are used sharpen razors. Scored the best ones at an estate sale.
     
    #29 greenmountainbooks, Apr 13, 2010
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    #30 jjpody, Apr 15, 2010
  11. iacchus

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    An edge pro setup if I need to bring one back from the dead.

    For general upkeep, a ceramic rod and/or diamond pasted and plain leather strop paddles.
     
    #31 iacchus, Apr 15, 2010
  12. Krustofski

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    Lansky five stone system. It works.
     
    #32 Krustofski, Apr 15, 2010
  13. LilTakkun

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    I don't.
     
    #33 LilTakkun, Apr 16, 2010
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    I use grindstones, in different levels of coarseness to put the initial edge/grind on, then a metal rod sharpener to maintain the edge, and a fine diamond impregnated stone to smooth the edge out.
     
    #34 daundu, May 5, 2010
  15. Rev. Chuck

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    Spyderco Sharpmaker
     
    #35 Rev. Chuck, May 5, 2010
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    if i had the money, i will pick up a spyderco sharpmaker

    right now i use a smith's pocket pal, cermaic/carbide along with a diamond tip for serrated edges, works well for my use
     
    #36 nevermas, May 5, 2010
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    This guy...[​IMG]
     
    #38 Kraid, May 5, 2010
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    Dmt D8xx and D8f to set a bevel, and then the JRE EMS to sharpen.
     
    #39 Samhain73, May 6, 2010
  20. StealthChaser13

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    I use this when I need to change the angle of the edge on a knife, or sometimes to preliminarily sharpen a knife...http://cgi.ebay.com/SMITHS-Two-Step-Knife-Sharpener-Carbide-Ceramic-/180487383709?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a05e2ea9d
    also have one of these...http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multi-Function-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1273185860&sr=1-10
    but primarily I use one of these...http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Smith-s-Sharpeners-DCS4-Diamond-Combination-Stone/37944/Cat/83

    none were bought from these links...
     
    #40 StealthChaser13, May 6, 2010
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