sharpening for the newbie

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Skytorn

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Hi, can someone recommend a sharpening system or kit or whatever for a guy new to knives? Will be sharpening bushcraft knives, and some tacticool pieces in 440 stainless. Thank you!

ps. is the Accusharp any good?
 
There are many, ranging from simple crocstick sharpeners, sandpaper, emery-cloth.

Belt grinders, sanders, paper wheels,

Diamond stones, synthetic stones, natural stones.

Wicked edge, Edge pro, Lansky.

There are several more systems out there, all have a learning curve, I don't know how you learn best, but there are illustrations and videos (free) all over the internet.
 
Greetings Skytorn: As Skimo wisely indicated there are many systems at different price levels. They each have their strong points depending upon cost and application. Reading a few months worth of "Sharpening" threads in this forum should help narrow down which systems best fit your needs. What you now think would be a good system may change as your knowledge increases. NO, in my opinion, the Acusharp is NOT GOOD. It is a carbide edged blade ripper not a blade sharpener. OldDude1
 
I started out with a flat stone as a kid, then went over to all kinds of sharpening systems, only to fall back on that fundamental flat stone. It's great fun doing it freehand and once you've mastered it, all those systems see less use. I mean, now I'm sharpening knives on all kinds of stuff, like cinder blocks, backs of porcelain plates, newspapers etc. Anything abrasive will do it!
 
Hi Skytorn, it's pretty overwhelming to see all that's out there. What's been your sharpening experience so far and what is your budget? And what is your biggest problem with sharpening?
 
It seems like either stones for you or plate glass with sandpaper. The glass and sandpaper works very well for Scandi sharpening, and would simulate a benchstone with any grit of sandpaper you can find. I personally do not go beyond 2000 wet/dry paper but you can find higher/finer grits if you look at some automotive stores or online sites.
 
I like the way Norton's JUM-3 cuts 440C, to rebevel or sharpen . Its a good foundation to build on . Your call where to go from there . But end up with a leather strop . DM
 
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