.38 Special!!

waynorth said:
When I placed the order for the Farmer's Jacks, it struck me that I didn't really know how to sharpen one!!
The ceramic-coated rod from Spyderco was a gift from that company to all the tableholders at Oregon, a couple of years back.
It has two rounded edges. (see the tracing of the end!)
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I have been using this knife around the garden, and it needed a honing, and this rod did the job nicely!!
I held the rod near the end, pointing up at an angle away from me, and drew the blade down it, toward me, stopping well away from my thumb. For the other side, I sharpened away from me, just like peeling a twig!
I am astounded it is so easy!!
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Charlie, I thought that was exactly what I was looking for. I was looking at the triangle-shaped ones but didn't see this. No wonder - it's discontinued.
Spyderco catalog: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/list.php?category=7
I actually used the edge of a Spyderco 3x8 ultrafine ceramic stone to touch up the hawkbill blades and it worked quite well. But I was looking for one with a rounder edge like yours.
 
supratentorial said:
These 2 stones may be of interest to you...
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Thanks, Jake! The Slip Stone looks good, but is darned expensive. The other one, the file, would move around if used on the edge of a table as I like to do. Appreciated the suggestions! ;)
 
Definitely search the net for slip stones. When I first asked about how to sharpen these, I ended up answering my own question. I have a slip stone for sharpening gouges in the woodshop. These are tapered and don't work as well as a straight-rounded slip stone. Do a google search for slip stones and you'll find all kinds of unique rounded sharpening stones that should work. Even spyderco-tapered-rounded on one side. Charlie, that is a perfect stone for your orchard gem, lucky dog you.
 
DMT makes some cone shaped diamond sharpeners in fine grit.
The large size: DMT-DCLF 8-inch
The medium size: DMT-DCMF 6-inch
 
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DMT cone shaped in fine diamond grit: would this leave the right finish on the edge for pruning cuts ?
Which slices green wood better: a polished blade edge ? or a slightly toothy edge ? or does it make any difference for cutting green wood ?
I assume the circumference of a round sharpener matters ? like a chain saw round file might make tiny scoops along the blade edge ?
Ever notice that vintage Hawkbill blades almost always have lost their tip and often most of their curve as well ? That shows that they are a challenge to sharpen properly. Watch out or the Master blade on these Farmer Jacks might become a Sheepsfoot !
kj
 
I have been practicing while waiting for my two 38s to arrive. The botton of my coffee cup does a fine job and I made up a strop with the basic curve of the blade built in. Works great.

Best regards

Robin


 
Pipeman said:
I have been practicing while waiting for my two 38s to arrive. The botton of my coffee cup does a fine job and I made up a strop with the basic curve of the blade built in. Works great.

Best regards

Robin


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Thanks for showing that Robin. Great idea! :thumbup:

That is one ugly coffee mug! :barf::eek::barf::eek: It looks good for a sharpener! :D
 
Markesharp said:
Thanks for showing that Robin. Great idea! :thumbup:

That is one ugly coffee mug! :barf::eek::barf::eek: It looks good for a sharpener! :D
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HEYYYY Mark :D That's MY coffee mug yur talkin about :D It works well for sharpening, also try the top edge of a car window.

Best regards

Robin
 
Sharpmaker with diamond rods @ 30 degree followed by coarse and fine. Then hit it with the fine rods @ 40 degrees and then strop. Wicked sharp and great for push cutting.

As far as the old hawksbills being blunted over time, most likely caused by repeated sharpenings on a less than ideal surface such as a flat whetstone? The corners of a conventional stone would work well though.
 
Cranberries don't grow in orchards but they're gems alright. So's this:thumbup:

Arrived after the long haul across the Atlantic, not the best of pix but you get an idea of the jigging and I'm very keen on dried Cranberries anyway, drool:D

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Thanks a lot! I'm really pleased with this and the Lick Creek from Lyle that arrived with it.

Regards, Will
 
Will, I know you are happy to now be an official knife carrying member of the Farmers Jack Club - Nice Knife!! OH
 
Thanks Jamie, the whole 38 pattern is really worthwhile and the ones I've got are top of the range in F&F. Not even a hint of blade-rub, that's an achievement in itself.

Regards, Will
 
You guys are killin' me here! I have a nice new 38 whittler in ebony in my hand, and I'm itching to get one of those pruners. Even though I was really planning to wait to buy anything new until it's time to order a forum knife.
But I don't have a farmers jack.
But I really shouldn't spent the money.
But the one in maroon linen micarta isn't too expensive......
:D
 
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