How do you sharpen your blades?

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All I've ever really used is a whetstone. What is your favorite method and how would you rate the experiences you've had with the overall technique? I'm not looking for a brand just why you prefer it over other ways to sharpen your knives.
 
Belt sander for most of them. Edge Pro with wet stones up to 10k if I'm bored. Falkniven DC3 freehand for scandi grinds.

And strop strop strop.
 
I use the Edge-Pro and Shapton stones. (The stones that come with the Edge-Pro work well, but I like the Shaptons a bit better.)

I also have DMT and ATOMA diamond plates for it.
 
EPP , and a wide variety of Synthetic Stones , Japanese Natural Stones , Strops , Compounds , Natural Nagura Stones Atoma Plates , Diamond Films mounted on Glass...

On the EPP theres a variety of techniques I can use. From just using it the "old fashioned way" , too using it to precisely freehand.

I also use a microscope to check my work , takes you work above and beyond.
 
Washboard for scandis and full convex; diamond stones, often Norton Crystolon and sometimes waterstones for v-bevel.
 
I like Japanese waterstones the most. There are many types and all have a different feel and abilities, makes trying different ones fun. They also offer a very enjoyable sharpening experience while yielding some of the sharpest edges.
 
knifenut1013 said:
I like Japanese waterstones the most. There are many types and all have a different feel and abilities, makes trying different ones fun. They also offer a very enjoyable sharpening experience while yielding some of the sharpest edges.
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Is there a set you would recommend that is cost effective and would work on everything from my Kitchen knives (not super high grade) up to my 3V bushcraft?
 
I use a belt sander at the moment for knives I make and free hand stone for some of them along with my knife collection. Looking to get a Sharpmaker and an Edge pro eventually, but I will start with the Sharpmaker.
 
I use a Washboard for all my cutlery, and a combination silicon carbide stone for my chisels and plane blades, though I'll also use an India stone on my woodworking tools from time to time - whichever is closer at hand. Have used waterstones and they are very enjoyable.

I love the feedback and margin of error the Washboard affords, as well as how versatile it works. Silicone carbide is my favorite oilstone. I only freehand sharpen though have used a belt sander in the past to good effect.

Martin
 
I switched from your stones to sharpening w/ sandpaper on glass maybe 15 years ago, and that's all I'll ever do. Dress w/ a handheld ceramic.
 
frito said:
Is there a set you would recommend that is cost effective and would work on everything from my Kitchen knives (not super high grade) up to my 3V bushcraft?
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I like Nubatama and Chosera waterstones but neither are cost effective. 2-3 stones will run you from $100-$200 depending on quality and its always better to get higher quality stones. What do you consider cost effective?
 
knifenut1013 said:
I like Nubatama and Chosera waterstones but neither are cost effective. 2-3 stones will run you from $100-$200 depending on quality and its always better to get higher quality stones. What do you consider cost effective?
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That's a super good question. I guess if I have a set up than I can sharpen effectively, a lot of different knives and steels, and it is good quality, $200 is a good investment. I see I can get a full DMT 8" dia-sharp set (4 stones) for that kind of money and that seems like it would fit the criteria. However, I read you mention they may not be the best tool for the job with basic steels. Perhaps good for my 3V and S30V knives etc.

So I guess in the end I can stomach $200. So if you could only spend $200 to do all of your work, what would you choose :).
 
I use home made jig that works like a giant Sharpmaker. The stones are held in place by gravity. The sharpening angle is adjusted with the turnbuckles and a digital clinometer.View attachment 407279
 
frito said:
That's a super good question. I guess if I have a set up than I can sharpen effectively, a lot of different knives and steels, and it is good quality, $200 is a good investment. I see I can get a full DMT 8" dia-sharp set (4 stones) for that kind of money and that seems like it would fit the criteria. However, I read you mention they may not be the best tool for the job with basic steels. Perhaps good for my 3V and S30V knives etc.

So I guess in the end I can stomach $200. So if you could only spend $200 to do all of your work, what would you choose :).
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http://www.japaneseknifesharpeningstore.com/Dave-Martell-set-sharpening-stones-p/set1dmcore.htm
 
I have had the opportunity to sharpen a lot of different blades over the years, blending nicks in gas turbine blades, knife blades, lawnmower blades both "flat" and reel blades, axe edges, chisel edges, hand saw blades, chainsaw cutting edges cross cut saws pretty much any cutting edges- ignoring lasers LOL
 
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