My New Khukuri Sharpener

Big Bob · May 4, 2000

Yesterday, I came home to find my khukuri sharpener, which was on back order. This thing is definitely "khukuri-size", when I saw the package, I thought that Craig had sent me a khukuri by mistake. I tried it out, and with the help of my Raz-R-Steel, got my khuk sharp enough to shave hair.

I got have one question. I'm completely new to ceramic sharpeners. I used mine by alternating sides, lightly stroking down and towards me, the same method you would use for the Raz-R-Steel, if that helps describe it any. Is this the right way to use it, or is there a better technique? Since Craig may not be able to contact us for a while, I would appreciate it if anyone who owns one of these could give me some advice, if I need it.

Bob

Cliff Stamp · May 5, 2000

I use my ceramic rod the same way. This works well if you need to remove just a little metal, which is most often the case.

-Cliff

Big Bob · May 5, 2000

Thanks, Cliff.

Bob

OMRie · May 5, 2000

Hello Bob, I was looking on GH website at that sharpening system but I can't really tell how it works. Are the ceramic rods fixed at a certain angle or do you freehand it?

Also, does it put a bevel on the edge or can you keep the convex grind?

Blackdog · May 6, 2000

Bob,

I have one of the ceramic sharpeners that Craig offers and like it a lot. As Cliff stated, it's good for removing just a little metal. It brings a Ho-Hum edge back to full sharp with very little effort (and a minimum of swearing). I also use mine on the knives in the kitchen that need to be touched up. Works great.

OMRie,

The ceramic rods are held at a fixed angle. You just have to keep your blade straight up and down while you pull it down and back along the rods. In my opinion, there's no easier way to sharpen a knife unless someone else does it for you.

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Blackdog

Berkley · May 6, 2000

Blackdog,
I've been a fan of the big ceramic shapeners for years, and recently discovered a nifty little pocket ceramic sharpener from Lansky that is perfect for field use, and relieves any worry about having a dysfunctional chakma

. Picked mine up at a local gun show for less than five bucks.
Berk

Blackdog · May 6, 2000

Berk,

I needs to get me one of them!!! I hate having to get back to the house to touch up a blade I'm using. A normal flat pocket stone is OK for a short straight blade, but using it on a blade with some curves in it (like a khukuri) usually has me frustrated within a short while.

Thanks for the tip. I think I'll go over to Outdoor World tomorrow and see if they have one of those.

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Blackdog

Big Bob · May 9, 2000

I'm never myself gone long enough to dull my khukuri much, so I can afford to just leave the sharpener at home.

Bob

Craig Gottlieb · May 15, 2000

Peter J. Frye is the creator of the system (he's one of my more productive dealers - selling primarily at gun shows in the Virginia area). I help him out by selling his sharpeners at no profit. I also, like those of you who have one, like them alot. Just don't try to sharpen a dull blade with one - you'll be working a while! It is pretty darn good for those sharp-to-razor jobs, though, and I too keep it stowed in my kitchen for my sushi knives.

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Craig Gottlieb
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