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hatchet help

Bige610

Bige610

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i got a 14" friskars hatchet that needs to be sharpened bad. it was badly rusted when I got it so i brushed it up and it has no edge to it and one corner is completely rounded. whats the best way to shape this bad boy up so i can use it. Im completely new to hatchets.
 
I have a couple of old axe sharpening files that can be used on very dull hatchets. I don't need them often, unless a friend hauls out a beaten-up or neglected tool like you describe. I expect that a regular sharpening stone would be very slow and tedious under the circumstances you describe. In your situation I think I'd start with a file, then move to a stone (or other finer sharpener).

When you are using a file on a hatchet, I would keep it relatively flat to the side of the head. You can adjust the final edge angle when you get it cleaned up enough to transition to a finer sharpening stone. [Of course, if you know someone with a decent belt sander, problem solved!]

Best of luck with restoring it,

DancesWithKnives
 
Bige610 said:
i got a 14" friskars hatchet that needs to be sharpened bad. it was badly rusted when I got it so i brushed it up and it has no edge to it and one corner is completely rounded. whats the best way to shape this bad boy up so i can use it. Im completely new to hatchets.
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Bige, if you'll send me a PM or email with your email address, I'd be happy to send you a good pdf copy of An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual. This is pretty much one of the best books on axes there is. It covers selecting one for the proper job, sharpening, maintenance, how to properly use one, etc... It's great! Just let me know.
 
thanks i hope it helps. I think i really screwed this hatchet up trying to reshape it. Stoopid stoopid stoopid!!
 
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