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What is the best way to sharpen the scandi grind ?
Anything "special" need be done ?
This may have been covered already, but I can't find it if it has been ..... :confused:
Thankx in advance......... :thumbup:
 
An easy & economical method is to use several grades of wet/dry emory paper from 220-320-400-600-and higher grits glued to a thin foam mousepad to shape the bevels of a Scandi. I have never felt the need for the mousepad, but others swear by it.

Practically, I have never needed to give any of my Scandi grinds a full resharpening as I typically will leather strop them after use to bring out a scary sharp edge.

You may also want to visit the "other Forum" and visit their Scandi section where this method is discussed in more detail.
 
Thanks guys.... :thumbup:

CWL .. thanks for the info.

morrowj_98 ..... That is what I needed...... the "total package". :thumbup:
 
These work really well too:
Pocket Water Stones

These small pocket stones are perfect for touching up tools when you are not near the shop.
At 4" x 1", they are ideal for carrying on the job in a pocket or tackle box. The 3/4" thick 1000x is for general-purpose work and the 5/8" thick 4000x will put a mirror finish on knives, gouges, and chisels.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=33011&cat=1,43072,43071&ap=1

And these:
Credit Card Diamond Plate
These are the size and shape of a credit card (3 1/4" by 2"). They come in several grades. I stock coarse (250 grit), fine (600 grit) and super fine (1200 grit), as well as a two card set with medium (400 grit) and super-fine. I've taken a two card set and glued super fine paper (7 micron) to the back for a strop. This is what I carry with my camp gear. I don't carry the set in my wallet because two plates make the wallet a little heavy. In my wallet, I carry a fine grade (in the shape of the two sided plate above) with the strop on the back. With the plastic sleeve it weighs a bit under 1 1/2 ounces. Made in the USA
A single plate in Coarse, Fine or Extra Fine costs $10,
the two plate set with Medium and Extra Fine costs $20

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http://www.ragweedforge.com/SharpeningCatalog.html

I find the diamond plate 1200 is very fast at making the 3V sharp again but scuffs the bevel up a bit more than the stones which if you use both pretty much polish the bevel more than original.
 
Thakx "hd" ....... these look very useful. I'll have to get them... :thumbup:
 
Yes....those cards are awesome! :thumbup:



I also like these for honing at home:

http://www.dmtsharp.com/products/whetstone.htm


last a long time....stay flat/straight...don't need to be lapped...diamonds = more aggressive...

The best kind is an 8 inch on a fixed base (plastic box w/ rubber stoppers). You can do a lot of sharpening with it.

Dan
 
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