Sharpening a Fallkniven convex edge?

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Richard K

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I have an F1 and a WM1. I sharpen the convex edges on 600 grit AO paper over a mousepad and finish off on a leather strop over a mousepad. I can get a razor sharp edge with this method, however, I'm thinking of re-profiling the edges to a conventional V grind since it's not practical to carry the pads with me when the knives need sharpening in the field. Anyone re-profile theirs? I'm thinking of a 30 degree back bevel and a 40 primary edge. Any better ideas?
 
Richard K said:
Any better ideas?
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yep! Leave it convex, and make a strop with a paint stirring stick with leather glued to both sides, one side charged with black compound and the other with green. Carry it in a plastic bag. Lighter than a stone, and works like a charm. :)

BTW, you can mooch the stitting sticks from a paint store!:D
 
Richard K said:
I can get a razor sharp edge with this method, however, I'm thinking of re-profiling the edges to a conventional V grind since it's not practical to carry the pads with me when the knives need sharpening in the field.
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A better idea would be, in a first time, to sharpen it with a stone. I carry in my backpack a Fällkniven DC4. Why modify a grind which works?

dantzk.
 
Thanks Guys.
I like the convex edge but just thought it would be more convenient to carry a small ceramic rod in the field. I like the idea of the two sided stop on a paint stir stick and will give that a try.
 
You don't need to have a paint stir strop field sharpener just because you have a convex edge. You CAN use a ceramic rod in the field or any other method you're comfortable with ... just don't get nuts with it so you have to reestablish your convex edge. After you return from a trip afield and after having sharpened your knife in a traditional matter, just retune the edge with a 1500-2000 grit on the mouse pad. No harm done. Many of us do this all the time without feeling compelled to having to rebevel their knives. If you're out there longer and you've compromised the convex edge by sharpening with another method, so what, run it thru the grits quick (say 800-2000), might take another 5 minutes to complete, lol.

You have to remember that just by using a freehand bench stone you will with time be applying a convex edge to a flat ground edge. You can speed the process up by just lifting the blade as you come to the end of the blade wipe on the stone. This rounds the transition between the shoulders and the edge.

NJ
 
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