I'm a sorry son of a gun

Thorgrim

Thorgrim

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But not because my Daddy was a "pistol". He was, but that's not the reason.

I broke my back in September 2023. I broke my femur in August of 2024. In general, I hurt a lot and feel like crap most days. That's OK, I can cope.

What's wrong with me that among the 5-6 knives I carry daily, including when I'm in sweats or PJs (usually the case these days), all of them are hideously dull. I'm to the point of getting the Matriarch out of the Jeep that I carry in case I see the "No Guns" sign, but I'm hesitant because it's the only sharp knife I have left, unless I need to get into the knife box (wherever it landed) and get out a sharp - however, those don't carry very well in PJ pockets.

In Sept 2023, I got my feet entangled in the bedclothes and fell backwards, with my spine centering a nice pointy step in my chest and crushing my L-1 vertebra. On Aug 4, 2024, I fell in the same damned spot, but going in the other direction, and broke my femur at the hip. FFS, I'm only in my early 70's, what the heck is going to happenn when I'm in my 90's? (longevity is common in my family).

I feel like the laziest knife-owner in the world, but try as I may I can't seem to get out of pain long enough to sharpen a blade. Talk about frustration, I'm soon going to have to gnaw packages open.

I feel ashamed.
 
Where are you??? I'm not a professional sharpening guy but I'll put an edge on a couple of your blades if you send em to me....... No charge.........I'm sure someone else would too depending on your location to make life easier.🤔........
Lemme know...... Feel better... Stay safe and healthy!
Best,

James
 
I figured being a lycanthropy stricken dwarf you'd be immune to most types of physical damage. Sorry to hear about your recent struggles.

If it were not for my being in Canada I'd throw my hat in the ring as well.

FWIW I usually find that deep breathing exercises help me fix just about anything that's going on with me from illness to training injuries.
 
I hope you feel better. I use an inexpensive pocket sharpener with carbide and ceramic stones set in a V shape. Works in a pinch.
 
Thorgrim said:
But not because my Daddy was a "pistol". He was, but that's not the reason.

I broke my back in September 2023. I broke my femur in August of 2024. In general, I hurt a lot and feel like crap most days. That's OK, I can cope.

What's wrong with me that among the 5-6 knives I carry daily, including when I'm in sweats or PJs (usually the case these days), all of them are hideously dull. I'm to the point of getting the Matriarch out of the Jeep that I carry in case I see the "No Guns" sign, but I'm hesitant because it's the only sharp knife I have left, unless I need to get into the knife box (wherever it landed) and get out a sharp - however, those don't carry very well in PJ pockets.

In Sept 2023, I got my feet entangled in the bedclothes and fell backwards, with my spine centering a nice pointy step in my chest and crushing my L-1 vertebra. On Aug 4, 2024, I fell in the same damned spot, but going in the other direction, and broke my femur at the hip. FFS, I'm only in my early 70's, what the heck is going to happenn when I'm in my 90's? (longevity is common in my family).

I feel like the laziest knife-owner in the world, but try as I may I can't seem to get out of pain long enough to sharpen a blade. Talk about frustration, I'm soon going to have to gnaw packages open.

I feel ashamed.
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Have you looked into a powered sharpener, something like the Ken Onion Worksharp? I have one of the older ones, and while it doesn’t put the prettiest edge on a knife, you can get them screaming sharp in a few minutes, and you don’t need the same muscle memory, and patience you would for freehand sharpening
 
tony281sc2 said:
Have you looked into a powered sharpener, something like the Ken Onion Worksharp? I have one of the older ones, and while it doesn’t put the prettiest edge on a knife, you can get them screaming sharp in a few minutes, and you don’t need the same muscle memory, and patience you would for freehand sharpening
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I have the original and its great..... Little learning curve but practice on A butter knife first.....😜.......
 
jfk1110 said:
I have the original and its great..... Little learning curve but practice on A butter knife first.....😜.......
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Yup! Definitely practice on a few cheapies first. My biggest tip/takeaway from using that setup is to NOT angle the blade to much as you’re pulling it through, or risk rounding the tip. Other than that it’s not bad
 
I have a work sharp that I don’t use anymore and it would be my pleasure to send it to you.
Very easy to use with a bit of practice.

Fell off a roof few years back…….9 spinal surgeries.
It’s a real bitch!!
Let me know and I’ll get it out to you.
Joe
Thorgrim said:
But not because my Daddy was a "pistol". He was, but that's not the reason.

I broke my back in September 2023. I broke my femur in August of 2024. In general, I hurt a lot and feel like crap most days. That's OK, I can cope.

What's wrong with me that among the 5-6 knives I carry daily, including when I'm in sweats or PJs (usually the case these days), all of them are hideously dull. I'm to the point of getting the Matriarch out of the Jeep that I carry in case I see the "No Guns" sign, but I'm hesitant because it's the only sharp knife I have left, unless I need to get into the knife box (wherever it landed) and get out a sharp - however, those don't carry very well in PJ pockets.

In Sept 2023, I got my feet entangled in the bedclothes and fell backwards, with my spine centering a nice pointy step in my chest and crushing my L-1 vertebra. On Aug 4, 2024, I fell in the same damned spot, but going in the other direction, and broke my femur at the hip. FFS, I'm only in my early 70's, what the heck is going to happenn when I'm in my 90's? (longevity is common in my family).

I feel like the laziest knife-owner in the world, but try as I may I can't seem to get out of pain long enough to sharpen a blade. Talk about frustration, I'm soon going to have to gnaw packages open.

I feel ashamed.
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