Leatherman Charge knife maintainense

[edy5dms]

What’s your method for maintaining the sharpness of the Leatherman charge (specifically Charge tti) regular knife and serrated knife?

What are your recommendation for sharpening stone or kit to purchase for sharpening the regular knife and a good kit for sharpening the serrated blade?

What is your personal experience and tips with regard to sharpening and maintaining your Leatherman (knife and est.)

Thank you in advance for your answers

 

[Mtn Hawk]

I think the Spyderco Sharpmaker is your best option. I freehand sharpen but still use the Sharpmaker for smaller blades. It's well-built, well-designed, popular, has good instructions, and will take care of both straight and serrated blades. Steeling when needed will help keep the straight blade sharp without removing metal.

As far as maintenance goes, just follow the instructions that should be included with the Leatherman. Keeping it clean, rust free, and lightly oiled with a good quality light oil are important.

 

[dscheidt]

What’s your method for maintaining the sharpness of the Leatherman charge (specifically Charge tti) regular knife and serrated knife?

What are your recommendation for sharpening stone or kit to purchase for sharpening the regular knife and a good kit for sharpening the serrated blade?

What is your personal experience and tips with regard to sharpening and maintaining your Leatherman (knife and est.)

Thank you in advance for your answers

I carry a (original-style) leatherman Wave, which has both a straight blade and a sheepsfoot serrated knife. I don't use the serrated knife much, only for cutting cordage, and cutting kindling. It gets an occasional touch up from a piece of round ceramic rod. I also put a very slight bevel (less than 3 or 4 degrees) on the flat side of the serrated knife. The straight blade I thinned somewhat, the point a lot, and keep sharp on bench stones. it takes a decent edge, and holds it reasonably well.

 

[Zeasor]

Mtn Hawk said it all. Another vote for the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It is versatile, effective and the easiest to use. Freehand sharpening on flat stones is a challange (there is a frustrating learning curve) if you are not already experienced. The Sharpmaker is the way to go for a sharp blade. Make sure you get the Sharpmaker's instructional DVD with it.