how to get dull blades razor sharp?

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Dear folks, I've tried ceramic and angle sharperners on my folding knives.
Good results but don't seem to have the "out of the box razor-sharp edge" feeling anymore. Any suggestions?
 
Originally posted by samo:
Dear folks, I've tried ceramic and angle sharperners on my folding knives.
Good results but don't seem to have the "out of the box razor-sharp edge" feeling anymore. Any suggestions?
Hi there, and welcome!

I used Sharpmaker 204 on mine, finished with stroping and they are sharp!

Kris

 
thanks a million dude! Its impossible to find the product you've mentioned in my country. Perhaps I should look it up on-line or get it by mail order...
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[This message has been edited by samo (edited 06-18-2000).]
 
Every once in a while your going to have to grind a totally new edge on both sides of the blade. This is best done by using a stone, as a ceramic rod wont do it. Just try to keep the angle of the knife blade constant and you should get pretty good results. Another tip is that you can use a coarse stone which will allow you to keep a more constant angle. You can still get a sharp edge with a coarse dmt stone. You can finish it off by using a fine stone if you want. Later, Jeff
 
I too would say buy a Shapmaker 204 and a good strop nothing beats it. Aldo get you a good steel so you're not sharpening as much and there you go.

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Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
 
I knew nothing about sharpening a few months ago. Joe T's FAQ really helped. Do a search or ask for the link.
Now I can get hair popping edges quickly.
I use a lansky system and have no problems with it. It's very easy.
Read the FAQ, pick a good sharpening system, and practice.
Hope this helps.
 
Search? What a splendid idea!! Just click on 'search,' under and to the right of 'Send a Reply.' Enter 'sharpening' in the search engine, and you will find OVER 100 threads to peruse; that's over 100 just in 2000 alone!

So, before you ask a question you think may have been asked and answered before, try a search. This serves two purposes; it yields much information than you are likely to get on any single new thread. Further, it saves bandwidth.

Walt
 
Hey Walt, you and chitwing would save bandwidth if you would just notice I gave the Newbie a LINK to the Sharpening FAQ's.
Geeez!
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PhilL; it is true you did provide the link to the FAQ's; good work; few members are aware of the FAQ's, and the FAQ's are a valuable source indeed.

However, I pointed the poster to over 100 separate threads, which I dare say contain a great more information then the FAQ's do.

It is further true that a great many posters are unaware of the search feature. Thus, I fail to see how you can consider my pointing samo to the search feature to be redundant.

However, having great respect for you, I hereby apologize for wasting bandwidth, even though I am not clear on how I did so.

Respectfully, (formerly whacko) Walt
 
Ok, folks thanks for all the advice. No need to get upset now...
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Samo,

I had the same problem you are experiencing for the past 5-6 years. I just couldn't get a consistantly poppin sharp edge on every knife I sharpended. Some would take and some I couldn't sharpen with anything I had. I've owned them all. Most recently I broke down and invested in a Edge Pro Apex (not as expensive as the professional model). I'm telling you now, there is no dull knife in my house. I'm talking SCARY SHARP (the better the metal the sharper the edge). Try it you'll like it. If you're curious as to sources, etc., email me and I'll tell you where I got mine.--

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Thanks Tangus! I can surely look forward to sharper moments from now!
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stilltryintokeepitsharp!
 
The Razor's Edge Book of Sharpening is a sharpening must read. The most important thing, IMO, is to understand how important relief is. The ceramic sharpeners are great but poor for grinding relief. Read the FAQ (which does talk about relief) and then choose gear that will allow you to a) grind relief and b) set the edge. I have the Sharpmaker 203 which I use for setting edges on most of my knves and I use an electric water wheel or the coarse stone in my Razor's Edge Pro kit to grind relief. And do look into getting a steel (as smooth as you can find). It isn't necessary but VERY useful.

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You should be able to get a very sharp edge with *any* system. Certainly, you should be able to easily beat the factory edge! And if you don't understand the fundamentals, you won't get great results with any system.

Check the FAQ, and grab a copy of the Razor Edge Book of Sharpening, before you start thinking about spending even more on sharpening equipment. There's nothing wrong with the equipment you have, that some understanding won't fix.

Let's start with the basics! Did you raise a burr along the entire length of one side, then switch sides and repeat?

If you don't know what I mean by burr, do NOT buy another sharpening system. Go read the FAQ and get the above book!

Joe
 
Thanks for the advice Joe!
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