Got a new knife, now i got some new questions...

dylan_d

dylan_d

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I just received my BM 814BT today, and all I can say is, "wow!" This knife is AMAZING. I've never owned anything close to this before. This thing is wicked sharp:eek:. So, i have some questions for you guys regarding keeping my knife in good working order.

1) Sharpening: This is the sharpener i own --> http://www.1sks.com/store/cerahone-tapered-sharpener.html is it any good? Will it keep my knife as sharp as it is now? Or, should i get something else?(i hear alot of people talking about something called a sharpmaker, any good?) When sharpening with a sharpener like mine, does it really matter what angle i hold the knife at as long as it's not a high angle? What is the proper technique for sharpening? Finally, does anyone know the angle at which BM sharpens their knives?

2) Cleaning/Rust Prevention: What oils should i use for keeping my knife lubricated and cleaned? What should i use for rust prevention? (the blade is 154CM with BT coating).

That's all I can think of for now. Thanks for your help:)
 
get the sharpmaker and follow what the video says, you wont go wrong
that knife can easily be sharpened with that rod, but id suggest getting a cheapo crap knife to work on before you try to use it with your new BM

as for lube, its up to you, sometimes i use tuffglide, but mostly i use either breakfree-CLP or hoppes, just cause i love the smell and itll clean ANYTHING!:D
besides, the blade most likely wont rust even if you dont put lube on it, hell i NEVER lube the blades of any of my knives, i just use the stuff to clean out the crap that soap and water wont get, then to oil the pivot.
 
Dylan
For rust prevention everybody seems to have thie favorite. Though if your blade has a coating then that is pretty well protected by the coating. There are several silicone lubricant/protectants out there. Benchmade endorse Militec, Tufglide is another and White Lighting is another brand. I use Tuf glide and even down here in humid ol' Houston it works - leaves a thin layer of silicone on the knife that repels moisture.
Hmmm sharpening know thats a big question. If you can bear to part with it for a week or two you can ship it to BM and they will put a razor sharp edge back on it. Of course learning to sharpen yourself is much more fun and satisfying. Sharpening is abit like the lubricant questio - everyone swears by their own! The sharpmaker is a big hit around here - don't think I have read one negative comment.

PS You are screwed - you have tasted the forbidden fruit (quality knives) there is no going back now! Welcome to the world of the knife knut!:D :D
 
Originally posted by dylan_d


1) Sharpening: This is the sharpener i own --> http://www.1sks.com/store/cerahone-tapered-sharpener.html is it any good? Will it keep my knife as sharp as it is now? Or, should i get something else?(i hear alot of people talking about something called a sharpmaker, any good?) When sharpening with a sharpener like mine, does it really matter what angle i hold the knife at as long as it's not a high angle? What is the proper technique for sharpening? Finally, does anyone know the angle at which BM sharpens their knives?

2) Cleaning/Rust Prevention: What oils should i use for keeping my knife lubricated and cleaned? What should i use for rust prevention? (the blade is 154CM with BT coating).

That's all I can think of for now. Thanks for your help:)
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For question 1- Yes, it will keep your nife sharp, BUT, it takes a lot of practice to properly freehand sharpen a knife. You asked if holding the proper edge is important. The answer is an emphatic YES! It is the most important step in sharpening a knife. You have to maintain a consistent constant edge angle throughout your stroke. The Sharpmaker 204 is an excellent general purpose sharpener that can handle just about any knife or tool. What makes it so user friendly is you only have to hold your knife vertically instead of at a certain angle. The angle of the rods take care of the edge bevel for you. Just be careful with the corners as they can round the tip of your knife if you aren't (you'll know what I'm talking about if you get one). I highly recommend reading Joe Talmadge's Sharpening FAQ, which can be found in the FAQs on this forum.

For question 2- Just about any high quality oil made for knives such as Militec-1, Tuff Glide, Breakfree CLP, Remington Oil, etc will do fine. Just wipe the knife down after using around water, and rinse it if you get blood, fruit juices, or other corrosive liquids on it.

Mike
 
Dr van Nostrom,

i thought tuff glide didnt contain any silicone?
it says on the bottle that its a replacement for it:confused:
doesnt matter anyways, as the stuff works either way!
 
Originally posted by Dr van Nostrom


PS You are screwed - you have tasted the forbidden fruit (quality knives) there is no going back now! Welcome to the world of the knife knut!:D :D
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Tell me about it! I swore up and down that I'd never spend more than $50 bucks on a knife. I spent $68 on this one and now I'm ready to buy 10 more BM's. These things are great! Oh yeah, thanks for your answers guys. I'm no pro at sharpening so I'll got pick up a 204 and some tuff glide tomorrow if the snow melts enough. Thanks guys:)
 
Just overlook the fact that you will pay almost as much for the sharpener as you did the knife. It will last for years on end, and I highly doubt this will be the last "expensive" knife you buy. Believe me, $60 will soon seem like an inexpensive knife to you.

Mike
 
Congrats on the Benchmade dylan! They make some fine knives. I never thought I'd see the day I would spend $50 on a knife much less the $125 plus I'm probably gonna dump on a 941D2CF. I don't really know what happened to me, I think I've gone stark raving mad:D :D dtsoll
 
Dylan, here is the Sharpening FAQ.

I like my Cerahone, but the one I got is triangular (like Sharpmaker rods) rather than round and tapered. Mine has a diamond strip on one side, for even wider use. Yours is ultimately better for touching up a variety of serrations, and will do a fine job sharpening a plain and a curved edge once you get familiar with sharpening techniques in general.

Being ceramic rather than diamond, it won't reprofile or repair a badly dulled edge, so your best bet always is to "keep 'em sharp" by touching up after any serious use.

Get the Sharpmaker! Not only does help it teach you how to sharpen, it can also serve as a benchstone, and you can use an individual rod freehand, just as you would that Cerahone.
 
dtsoll,

You're able to get a 941D2CF for $125?!?!

Buy that puppy immediately or forever feel deep, unrelenting REGRET!!!

;)
 
Thom,
After hearing this from several people I am taking your advice!!!
Now the anticipation until it's in hand:D :D dtsoll
 
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