Magnum sharpener

[randucci]

After I saw the Busse "Air Bleeder" here on the forums and in person at Blade, I knew I had to have one. I basically had all of the parts laying around the shop, so I thought I would put one together. I wanted a larger version for the bigger blades and had a 3" piece of leather already, so mine is what you would call "Magnum size". I placed a handle/knob on the opposite end so if you wanted, the knife could be placed in a vise/holder and the leather stroked across it. I haven't added the abrasive compound yet to the leather, but will give it a trial this week.

No, I am not selling them and am not trying to capitalize on Jerry's idea, I just wanted to share my project.

 

[Dark Nemesis]

Very cool!

 

[Progunner]

Nice work Tim! You were telling me about it at Blade, but I wasn't picturing that. That will come in handy for the FBM.

 

[frogfish]

Very nice I'll be interested to hear what abrasives you put on it

 

[rbmcmjr]

I'd be more interested to learn what the pieces/parts are so I can try building one too.

Rick

 

[djolney]

Nice project.

 

[Peter La]

That is a great idea.

 

[papathud]

Randucci,

You do pretty work, that is sharp(pun intended)

Great for the big blades.

You may want to make a Narrow one for the shorter blades, and for the curved parts of the big blades.

Practice a bit and see what works for you.

Add two grits of Compound and you are ready to go.

Very Nice.

 

[idahoskunk]

the company store is going to carry the busse production model if anybody happened to miss ordering one.

 

[nick681]

Nice work. It's always satisfying to make something yourself, especially something so cool.

Nick