Knife Sharpening

SEALman799

SEALman799

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Hi guys,

I was wondering if you guys could point me towards a good sharpening tools/kits. I have a Ka-Bar USMC and a CRKT M14 Special Forces that need a good edge.

Thanks,

Evan
 
If you simply plan on maintaining a sharp edge, and don't expect to do any major sharpening, the Spyderco sharpmaker should do you just fine. If you like to get real hands-on with your sharpening, there's nothing quite like sharpening on some stones. I'm partial to Arkansas stones.
 
that does look pretty awesome. Someone was telling me about japanese sharpening stones, are they actually good?
 
Japanese waterstones cut very well, and can really polish up an edge nicely. Their grit system is different than what is seen on most other stones, but I'm sure someone can explain that a bit better. Waterstones require a bit more maintenance, what with the leveling and the cleaning and slurry production, not to mention that they can get a little messy, but many swear by them. If you want a stone that requires less maintenance, ceramic and diamond are the way to go.
 
But wait! There's more!

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I've been using these paper wheels for the last few years. Once you get the hang of it (and it doesn't take long) you can put a razor edge on a knife before quick can get ready! If you're like me you can start out with something you don't mind screwing up and then progress on to your better knives. I started practicing on a set of cheap steak knives before I moved on to my folders and better kitchen cutlery.

I hope this helps. :D

http://users.ameritech.net/knives/paper.htm
 
lepto said:
I've been using these paper wheels for the last few years. Once you get the hang of it (and it doesn't take long) you can put a razor edge on a knife before quick can get ready! If you're like me you can start out with something you don't mind screwing up and then progress on to your better knives. I started practicing on a set of cheap steak knives before I moved on to my folders and better kitchen cutlery.

I hope this helps. :D

http://users.ameritech.net/knives/paper.htm
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I agree. Another paper wheel fan here. Just the time you save is worth it and it's the best $50 I ever spent. (Or $90 if you don't already own a low RPM bench grinder) Case in point, I touched up the edge on my EDC folder just now. Took me 15 seconds to get a hair popping edge.

My only regret is the time and money I spent on other sharpening systems, strops, compounds, etc. They're all boxed up and put away except for the sharpmaker which I use to create micro serrations.
 
Hardheart has sold me on cinder block sharpening. :D

No really, that thread in Maintenance is worth checking out if one doesn't like shelling out money if they can use a crafty alternative.
 
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