Edge maintenance and sharpening thread.

Haha that thing worked great!
If I could change one thing it would be to find a diamond stone that wasn't so wide for smaller blades
 
nice! We're moving soon, so won't be playing with the rig until we get settled in, but for sure will try those out,, especially for $20
 
Personally I use my water stones that I use for my work knives. Busse knives tend to weigh 20 times as much as a kitchen knife though, makes for sore arms the next day.
I love how infi can slice paper but also laugh at oak wood.
Infi is a VERY squeaky steel, no other steel I've sharpened squeal like a pig.
 
Glad I went back and found this post. Now that my Busse and folder collection are really growing I need a good system. Only thing is, would it work on the Gladius and AK if you just did it by section?
 
rockspyder said:
Well, you, and probably most people on here, are not going to like what I have to say, but I'm going to say it anyway. You shouldn't START on an INFI Busse, but IMO, if you are going to use a blade, then you need to be able to make it workably sharp free-hand on a basic carborundum stone, and shaving sharp with a fine stone or ceramic. I've not met a blade steel yet, including INFI, that can't be sharpened that way. But if you can't do it yet, don't start on a thick-edged INFI or SR-101 blade. You will not like yourself if you do. Work up to it. But once you do, you will appreciate the ability.
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Yep didn't have to look far to find about the best answer possible. Jig devices are great, but you should always strive for the ability and skill to free hand sharpen. Axe, shears down to a paring kitchen knife. When your out in the bush and chip an edge or roll the edge you need to be able to true it or at least the best you can while afield.
 
Yes, to the last post. Exact angle devices are great, but I want the skill to sharpen in the field on a flat rock with spit (or dipstick oil), as the lubricant. Nearly there with freehand style on oil stone. Did have the opportunity to visit Murray Carter's workshop open house on knife forging recently. Covered a bit on sharpening also. If you are in the Portland, OR area, give him a visit. Open House days/times, listed on Carter Cutlery site.
 
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