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schwahead

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Trying to decide on what knife to purchase.. thinking about the ZT knives 0150

my question and this is probably a rookie question but.. I can remember my repelling instructor telling me he has to send his benchmade in everytime he wants it sharpened. How can I tell if I can just run my knife through the sharpener a couple times or if it needs sent in? Dont want a knife with a bunch of maintanence I cant do myself... Thanks for advance
 
What are you working with? Then from there I think we all can get a better idea what your capabilities are (as in what you can and cannot repair)
 
Not a dumb question and welcome to the forums. Ultimately it will depend on how sharp you like your knife. If you knew how to sharpen, you wouldn't need to send it in at all. The reason your instructor sends his knife in is because he most likely just doesn't know how to sharpen. Another possibility is he doesn't like to spend time sharpening. But if you're good at sharpening, time most likely won't be an issue. I'd never send my knife in. Why let them have the fun and be without a knife?
 
schwahead said:
Trying to decide on what knife to purchase.. thinking about the ZT knives 0150

my question and this is probably a rookie question but.. I can remember my repelling instructor telling me he has to send his benchmade in everytime he wants it sharpened. How can I tell if I can just run my knife through the sharpener a couple times or if it needs sent in? Dont want a knife with a bunch of maintanence I cant do myself... Thanks for advance
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Sharpening is not a rocket science anyone can learn how to do this and there is many ways (well anyone can learn rocket science as well, it just require way more time and effort). You may use some simple devices for beginners like Sharpmaker or Edge Pro or do this free hand. I sharpen all my knives myself and enjoy it.

Here how it looks from completely destroyed edge to hair whitteling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TscN9h-1xQ

and it does not matter is it ZT or Benchmade ore anything else.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
I find the best solution is to pick up a whetstone and a decent knife and just going at it. The more practice you have, the less you rely on other people. However, it's best to read up on the basics, such as what angle to use and different methods.
 
I think what your instructor may have meant was that benchmade will sharpen his knife for free for life. If i remember correctly certain models (when purchased from authorized dealer) can be taken back to the dealer and the co will sharpen them free of charge? I think thats right. It's late though so i may be wrong :confused:
 
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