Sharpening a 710.

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I was wondering what others have been using to sharpen a 710? I have just picked up a D2 710 and have never tried to sharpen a blade with that S profile. I have rods but do not want to round off the point. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
frank.
 
My lansky system sharpens recurves pretty well, as does my work sharp. Anything with a stone or a belt that isnt overly wide will sharpen a recurve. Do you have any other sharpening systems?
 
Evan8523 said:
My lansky system sharpens recurves pretty well, as does my work sharp. Anything with a stone or a belt that isnt overly wide will sharpen a recurve. Do you have any other sharpening systems?
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I have 6 & 8 inch stones. I have the Spyderco triangle system and the round rod Cutlery World system. Other than that I have not had any reason to look farther. I like the ease of the rod systems but I also like a clean, sharp point. If there is a way to use the rods and keep the point on the knife please tech me how.
Thanks for the help, Frank.
 
You could sharpen the recurve part on the rods and do the rest on the sharp maker. Or just use the corners of your triangle stones for the recurve and flat part for the belly and the tip.
 
I agree Charlie, only would suggest buying the optional diamond stones. The standard ones won't do much with D2.
 
I first tried my edge pro apex, the 710 refused to take my normal hair popping edge. Next I pulled out the sharpmaker no luck! This process was seriously frustrating to me, because normally with my edge pro & or my sharpmaker, I yield very successful results. I spent hours with my edge pro, I now feel like it was just wasted time with this knife/steel! I refused to sharpen my 710 on my paper wheel, because I didn't want to risk damaging the blade. After practicing with a couple of my $10 knives, I decided to give it a whirl, never have I been happier with how an edge turned out. My 710 is now razor sharp, and seems to be holding an edge like the m390 is notories for.
 
jkarp_53 said:
I agree Charlie, only would suggest buying the optional diamond stones. The standard ones won't do much with D2.
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Excellent suggestion on the diamond stones. Once that knife gets a good edge, watch out because it will be deceptively sharp. Ask me how I know.:foot:
 
Thank you all for the input. It looks like I will looking for a Sharpmaker with the optional diamond stones. It will not be lost on just one knife as I believe it will do a great job on my M2 & M4 blades also. Thanks again for the help.

Just did a google search and found the Triangle diamond rods. I have a Spyderco Tri-angle with the rods that came with that, and it appears these would fit what I have? Am I correct or would I need a new base also?
 
Frank, that will sharpen almost anything in your home as well. Money well spent IMO.
 
Evan8523 said:
You could sharpen the recurve part on the rods and do the rest on the sharp maker. Or just use the corners of your triangle stones for the recurve and flat part for the belly and the tip.
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This what I do for recurves, laying the blade on it's side and using the SM rods freehand along the edge.
 
Sharpmaker+ultrafine sticks+LOTS of patience and concentration and I can get a scary sharp edge. That D2 is toooough and takes patience to sharpen. The recurve on the 710 isn't an issue for the sharpmaker
 
My 710 has responded quicker than I thought with the med, fine and ultra fine rods on my sharpmaker. I spent more time at 30 degrees, had 3-4 brief sessions and then a longer one and did on run at 40 degrees and it has taken a great edge.
 
I haven't sharpened my 710 yet, but say you wanted to use an Edge Pro, and you take care of the belly and tip with it. Who's to say that you couldn't turn a Sharpmaker rod point down and clamp it in the EP arm for the recurve? Never thought about it until now, but I'd think it could be a way to get a consistent angle with something small enough to get in the recurve. Reprofiling that area might take a little while though if just using the medium stones.
 
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