Bk9 sharpening and knife care

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I just recently bought a bk9 amazing knife. What would be the best knife sharpener for the bk9 and also what is a good way to keep it rust free
 
Seems like a lot of the Becker guys love the Ken Onion Worksharp. But there are other ways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgSOzYDv-PE

The best way to keep it rust free is to leave the coating on, don't get it wet, and don't leave it in humid places. If you don't like the coating, you can strip it. Then have it parkerized or put a patina on it yourself (I'm not recommending blue-ing it because of possible toxicity). You can also get stainless hardware for your nuts and bolts.

If you're interested in the stripping/patina/stainless process, I have a thread that references more knowledgeable opinions than mine: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1306994-Basic-Becker-Modding-101
 
+1 on the KO WorkSharp. Be careful to follow the instructions carefully - especially in regards to the tip. Go slow!

Pick yourself up a bottle of mineral oil (food safe) and use that to coat exposed portions of your blade as soon as practicable after cleaning and drying. In the case of my stripped knives, that's the whole thing.

Avoid keeping carbon steel knives (or any knife for that matter) stored for prolonged periods in, or touching, leather.
 
My BK9 came shaving sharp out of the box. I have used it many time to baton, etc. I can still shave with it. The 1095CV holds an edge for quite some time. That being said, I usually strop to maintain an edge. Of course, I know you have to sharpen sometimes. Although I'm not the best at it, I feel hand sharpening on a stone is the way to go. It's good practice, plus, I find it hard to find a plug in for a Ken Onion Worksharp out in the woods, haha. :D
 
I use the Ken Onion Worksharp with the optional attachment. In the field, I just used a strop loaded with black compound.
 
JWheel said:
The best way to keep it rust free is to leave the coating on, don't get it wet, and don't leave it in humid places.
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Well ... you can get it wet; just don't leave it wet. ;)

With any BK, coated or stripped, clean-n-dry it off and periodically wipe it down with a bit of mineral oil and it will be fine.
 
Garcia77 said:
Is canola oil a good way to go or olive oil
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I've heard certain vegetable oils can go rancid. I'm sure someone else here knows better than me. I use mineral oil. It's petroleum based but totally food safe.
 
Any pharmacy will have it. It would be located in the laxative section, don't worry, its only effective in larger quantities due to its lubricating properties.
 
Butcher block oil is mineral oil & available at Lowe's or HD.
I'm thinkin that Ballistol is food safe too.
 
I use Norton combo water stones to sharpen, an EZ Lap diamond rod and Gossman Survival Tool when out, and don't do anything to prevent rust. If any shows up I just hit it with 0000 steel wool and mineral oil
 
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