Professional knife sharpener?

Big Dave

Big Dave

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Hi guys,

I have a hawksbill that I'd like to get a killer edge put on it. Who is the moderator on Bladeforums that is a knife maker and also does a sharpening biz? I'd like to reach out to him.

Thanks,
Dave
 
David Mary David Mary comes to mind. A couple of links below:

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David Mary Custom

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I only offer basic sharpening up to working edges at 220 grit with a hand honed microbevel. I’m pretty booked up right now so there would be a wait of at least a couple months before I work on it. And I’m in Canada so you have to disassemble the knife and send the blade only if it’s a folder, and you might have to pay customs to send me anything. I’m guessing there will be someone local that can do this for you more cost effectively. But if you are good with all that and want my help, then I’ve got your back like a gecko on a surfboard.
 
Maybe you are talking about Josh at REK Knives? I'm not sure if he is taking on sharpening services currently or not, you'd have to check into that.
 
They can be a tough go but do it yourself. I did this one a couple of weeks ago after years of neglect.

 
I'm just getting lazy. I have an Edge Pro and Sharpmaker. I don't think the Edge Pro would work. I'd like to get someone to set the angle to 20 degrees so I can maintain on the Sharpmaker. Any ideas who would be able to do that? I looked up Josh and he's also not currently taking sharpening jobs.
Thanks,
Dave

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I would think a guided sharpener would work as long as the stones used had the corners rounded and not squared off.
 
Thanks for the ideas guys.
Speaking of sharpeners I'd like something different than my edge pro. I think I'd prefer something that holds the blade in place so both hands are free. Thanks
 
If you have the stones from EP that are not as wide that would help. I have not done that blade shape yet so I cannot give any more specific advice for the EP.
 
Machinist and die makers use curved and round stones in all the usual knife grits.

Look at Grainger or Congress Tools for the size and grits you want. India, Silicon Carbide, Arkansas and diamonds are readily available.

Ebay regularly has batches of used machinist’s stones. So that may be the lowest cost place to look first.
 
Big Dave Big Dave I think you'll want to shoot for under 20 degrees per side if you want to maintain it on the Spyderco. That way your 20 dps microbevel is less work to maintain since you won't have to remove as much material on your sharpening sessions to bring the apex back.
 
Awesome input David. That bit of advice of being under 20 degrees is very helpful. Much appreciated.
Dave
 
My pleasure Dave! Good luck!
 
Big Dave said:
Thanks for the ideas guys.
Speaking of sharpeners I'd like something different than my edge pro. I think I'd prefer something that holds the blade in place so both hands are free. Thanks
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I've been using the Wicked Edge systems for years. Currently using the Wicked Edge Obsidian and there are very few blades that I can't do on it easily.
 
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