How can I sharp/touch up my black coated Combat Karambit?

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AgentSmith

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I finally got a Combat Karambit, but it came slightly dull (it does not fly through the paper, it tears it a little bit), so I need to touch it up a bit. The thing is that it has the recurve and black coating, which I do not really want to scratch from sharpening, especially when it is stiull new. I know that Emersons are meant to be used and scratched, but please bear with me on this, I just love how it looks and if there are going to be scratches I want them to be from actual work. So, how do I touch it up so that it can start shaving off hair? I am thinking of putting some tape over the coating and buying some kind of a rod.

Side question - is the Persian out of production, I cannot find it on the site anymore?
 
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A round/oval rod and a steady hand will do the trick just fine, I think Mr. Emerson has tips up on his site, and probably around here too if you have trouble with the chisel grind. I have never had an issue marring up the cerakote, but I suppose simple blue painters tape would do nicely if you are worried about it.
 
I would suggest getting a Lansky turnbox. Get the one that comes with 2 sets of rods (medium and fine grit)
Should cost around 25$ IIRC and does quite well for touching up "difficult" blade shapes
 
C_Becker said:
I would suggest getting a Lansky turnbox. Get the one that comes with 2 sets of rods (medium and fine grit)
Should cost around 25$ IIRC and does quite well for touching up "difficult" blade shapes
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This is what I have for my Karambits, but i also use a Sharpmaker.... P.S. it's always a good idea to tape the blade so you can save the coating
 
dcmartin, so you are successful with the Sharpmaker and the Karambits? Because I was planning on getting a Sharpmaker anyways, and if it usable for the karambit, then I am ordering one.
 
Hi, sorry for the late reply... got a new phone and i've been messing with it non stop. Yes, the Sharpmaker works well for me with my Karambits. It takes a little time but keep at it. Don't do it too fast because if you let the tip slid off of the edge of the stone you can round it off. I just use the 40 deg setting and it works just fine.
 
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