Izula Sharpning

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Hello,
New to the forum, just wondering what type of sharpener you use on your Izula to keep an edge on the blade.

Thanks!
 
welcome to the forum.
for a cheap setup you can get some 3m brand wetordry sandpaper and a piece of glass to sharpen on instead of buying a stone. i would get some coarse grit if you have any chips in or a really dull knife and up to a 400 grit before going to a strop.

i myself use a set of paper wheels to sharpen on for a v edge. for less than $100. you can get set up with some. here is a link to a thread on the wheels if you want to check them out. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578787
 
I find both the Izula and Izula 2 pretty easy to sharpen. They take a screaming sharp edge without too much effort. I have sharpened them on a lansky, water stones, cheap wally world stones, ceramics and most recently DMT continuous diamonds. Right now I have put my really fine ceramic and water stones away and am using a more course edge on most of my knives. The last time I sharpened an Izula was a little touch up with a fine DMT stone followed by 3 passes per side on a black loaded strop for a little clean up.
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I convexed my Izzy with a mouse pad and successive sand paper grits up to 3200 followed by some loaded cardboard.

Here is the result
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Hello,
Does anyone know if a Worksharp knife sharpener would be ok on a Izula ? I would not use a Worksharp on an expensive knife, however the Izula was only about $47.00 shipped.
 
lionknife said:
Hello,
Does anyone know if a Worksharp knife sharpener would be ok on a Izula ? I would not use a Worksharp on an expensive knife, however the Izula was only about $47.00 shipped.
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I haven't tried a Worksharp, but a lot of people here have, and many seem to like it. I'm sure it'd be fine for your Izula. Lots of possibilities for sharpening that blade. Pretty straightforward steel and blade profile. The one thing to be careful about, with any powered sharpener, is overdoing it. Removes metal very fast, and there's always a possibility of overheating the steel at the edge. So, proceed with caution. I realize your Izula is 'only' $47, but I'd recommend practicing on some cheap knives first. Always best when learning a new tool or technique.

I'm betting at least a few of the Worksharp fans will be chiming in here soon.
 
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