how do you Sharpen a kukri?

[Mykl Clark]

With all the curves my Lansky wouldn't handle it well but what will?

 

[Johan]

I've used both a Spyderco 204 and currently I use my EdgePro Apex. Handles all the curves and gives a fantastic edge. If you haven't already post this in one of the two Khukri Forums. You'll get lots of answers there. Hope this helps.

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[Kodiak PA]

I would avoid the Lansky or Sharpmaker and just hand sharpen it with a DMT so you can try to maintain its convex edge as much as possible. The other systems will work but will flatten your bevel.

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska

 

Also learn how to burnish the blade well, you'll find that it will require less sharpening. For further information, check the Himalayan Imports Forum.

 

[Berkley]

Clff Stamp wrote a detailed treatise on sharpening a khukuri which can be found here, with good suggestions from Yvsa.

[This message has been edited by Berkley (edited 04-02-2000).]