How do you guys sharpen your large Beckers?

I always use the sharpmaker and DMT diafold (fine/extra fine).

For field use, it's either the DMT diafold or the Spyderco 701 Profiles set.
 
TravisH said:
Sandpaper gets wet and tears. A small Coarse stone or double-sided Coarse+Fine stone would be better in the field.
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Sandpaper lubricated with tears is appropriate for polishing tool marks out of already-hardened blades.
 
Acquired a ken onion worksharp today, can't wait for the weekend to roll around.
 
Gassy said:
Acquired a ken onion worksharp today, can't wait for the weekend to roll around.
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Just don't roll around the tip on that thing, or you'll turn your 9 into an ulu.
 
I can get my large blades hair popping sharp on my new Ken Onion Work sharp.......but it seems as if the that work sharp and my BK2 were made for each other. I can get the 2 insanely sharp with the work sharp.
 
I've read good things about SPYDERCO Triangle Cubic BORON Nitride rods. More aggressive than the diamond rods, but not as fragile. Less than 50 bucks on ebay and Amazon. I collect Bowies so I'm gonna give these a try.
 
daizee said:
Just don't roll around the tip on that thing, or you'll turn your 9 into an ulu.
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Sorry have to say it "that's what she said":

Seriously though appreciate for the tip, probably would have done that.. Going to watch lots of vids and Will take it easy, going to practice on some older stuff then a BK2 I use for yard work.
 
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So is the consensus yes or no on being able to sharpen on a sharpmaker? I have a bk7 arriving in a day or so.
 
I just use flat stones. If you learn how to sharpen on them it is very quick compared to all the set up with those jig type of sharpeners. I started out using Arkansas stones at age 5, then went to water stone, then to diamond and now I use ceramic mostly. If I need to remove metal quick I will use a course diamond stone and then move to the ceramic. I have really liked making the switch to ceramic as they cut fairly quick and they leave a polished edge. My favorite by far. Only thing with flat stones is you have to have a lot of awareness of what angle you are holding the stone/knife and have enough attention to detail to do a good job.
 
wvknifeguy said:
So is the consensus yes or no on being able to sharpen on a sharpmaker? I have a bk7 arriving in a day or so.
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I do not see why not. However if you don't have one look at getting a cheap Smith's Fine Ceramic Sharpening Stone 6" - AC167. They work quite well and only cost $2.50-$3.00. They are made in the USA too. I bought 5 for $14.00 shipped on ebay this last fall.
 
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