Extra sharp Khuks

[JAY H]

Hi Uncle Bill and everyone ---It's been awhile. What's a good way to get the khukuris really sharp?

 

[Bill Martino]

Go to FAQ. Read everything on sharpening and then do it.

 

[Pappy]

I'm having a lot better luck now that I am useing the 8.5" ceramic rods. Mine were not very dull to start with but the rods conform to the curves of the khuk a lot easier. Hope the idea helps a bit.

 

[Warlock6]

It is hard to think of a "too sharp" knife.
I can`t do it.

 

[Eric C]

Not long ago, I couldn't understand how people got their knives "shaving sharp", but now I know what it is to have "hair fly off my arms". If my forearms were like a forest, tracks on it have been cleared for khukuri landing sites.

After doing what Uncle Bill advised, the following sites offer more info:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125266

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125286

http://gpvec.unl.edu/filesdatabase/files/feedlot/sharp1.htm

http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum54/HTML/002643.html

There are a couple more sites that details the use of sand paper (what I currently use), but am having difficulty locating them for now...

Anyway, there are many more, but you get the idea. So, happy sharpening and enjoy your khuks. I know I am. To me they are more than just knives.

Eric

 

[Warlock6]

I keep the convex edge and sharpen them like an axe.
That is how I use them.

 

[Bill Martino]

Thanks for good help.

 

[JAY H]

Thanks guys! --- I picked up a red (fine) diamond sharpener for now; there was no ceramics where I got it. Got a darn good edge on the 15" Ang Khola. As far as shaving sharp my 12" Sirupati is like a razer and I never had to sharpen it.

 

[Pappy]

That is just about all I have ever had to do with any of my HI khuks, touch up. Most of the other knives that I have seen for sale every where are stainless and the edge is ground on them and they feel pretty sharp. I have only been able to check a couple in hand but the edges felt rough to me. You don't by many carbon steel knives any more that don't cost you a fortune so I have nothing to compare to there.

What things boil down to for me is; I am prefectly satisfied with the blades I get from HI, so I don't need any thing else. When the khuk is too big the karda is always present. And, I only have one fo those that doesn't do too well. All the others sure do carry their own weight.

 

[Ferrous Wheel]

I've been thinking of switching over from stone to these. The coarse ones cut fast!

Keith