question for commander owners?

[RevDevil]

Interesting. I have read before about the sandpaper thing. I'm a stropping fool no doubt and I own a Sharpmaker.

I know this isn't the sharpening forum but I'd rather ask here with you guys. Is it easier to do a home made setup for sharpening like that or use some sandpaper wrapped around a sharpmaker rod?

Is the type Rev mentioned cool to use all the time when an edge actually needs to be sharpened not stropped. And one last question - I've never sharpened the Emerson serrations before. When it's time would it be easier to use the Sharpmaker or the sandpaper technique. Thanks fellas.

I've used PVC pipe, leather strops, 2000 grit sandpaper, mousepad, glass, etc. I've gotten creative with trying to find efficient ways to sharpen recurves, serrations, and other blade styles. I sharpen serrations with the sharpmaker rods, using the corner. A few swipes is enough to repair and correct the edge. If I get a burr, I use a strop with red compound and it comes off clean. You can also use a leather shoelace with a tiny amount of compound in the serrations. It works great and shines up the edge really nice.
I have an Edge Pro with all kinds of stones and I even used a blank from a wasted stone to create a strop for the EP.

 

[newknif]

RevDevil, you've made something that was confusing to me very approachable. Thank you! Although sharpening this beast is the last thing on my mind right now as I've effectively sliced the top of my foot open last night. I mean a really good one too. Super glue closure good.

Soon enough I'll employ one or more of the techniques you've mentioned. Emersons are evil sharp!