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Hi All,
I use my kukris, ok most of them
Therefore I need to sharpen them. In the begining I was using mousepad/sandpaper method. Which worked well for 12 inch kukri, but was eral tiring and time consuming when I had to sharpen 16 inch or longer kukris using the same method.
Flexible sandpaper block was the obvious solution, and as I understand Pendentive is usingthe same method to sharpen his kukris
I've sharpened my 18 inch Ang Khola using flaxible sandpaper block and since the kukri was completely dull because last time I've had to use it real hard Iv'e started with 220 grit then used 600 and finally 1000 grit. Fisrt of all it was a lot faster compared to mousepad. You do need to get used to this sharpening technique, but pays off very well.
Now my question. The block I've used is this foam block - KT-77552.
The only problem I have with is, is that the sandparer is held in place with glue. I mean the surface of the block is sticky. Applying is no prob, peeling off the old one is a little bit more troublesome, but no biggie.
However, I am concerned that the glue will eventually go away, and then...
One option is to buy new block, btu I am not sure how often or how long this will last, considering the price 14$ USD may ne be very economical solution.
Another option is to buy the same kind of glue, and apply it as necessary. Does anyone know what substance and where should I get for that?
Third option would be to get another flexible block, if someone could recommend I'd really appreciate Block with clips probably to hold sandpaper.
Unfortunately local homedepo has nothing as usual. I've been there 4 times in last 6 months, they never have flexible blocks. And with online stores the problem is that quite often it's difficult to understand by description, whether the surface of the block is flexible or not.
I use my kukris, ok most of them
Therefore I need to sharpen them. In the begining I was using mousepad/sandpaper method. Which worked well for 12 inch kukri, but was eral tiring and time consuming when I had to sharpen 16 inch or longer kukris using the same method.Flexible sandpaper block was the obvious solution, and as I understand Pendentive is usingthe same method to sharpen his kukris
I've sharpened my 18 inch Ang Khola using flaxible sandpaper block and since the kukri was completely dull because last time I've had to use it real hard Iv'e started with 220 grit then used 600 and finally 1000 grit. Fisrt of all it was a lot faster compared to mousepad. You do need to get used to this sharpening technique, but pays off very well.
Now my question. The block I've used is this foam block - KT-77552.
The only problem I have with is, is that the sandparer is held in place with glue. I mean the surface of the block is sticky. Applying is no prob, peeling off the old one is a little bit more troublesome, but no biggie.
However, I am concerned that the glue will eventually go away, and then...
One option is to buy new block, btu I am not sure how often or how long this will last, considering the price 14$ USD may ne be very economical solution.
Another option is to buy the same kind of glue, and apply it as necessary. Does anyone know what substance and where should I get for that?
Third option would be to get another flexible block, if someone could recommend I'd really appreciate
Block with clips probably to hold sandpaper. Unfortunately local homedepo has nothing as usual. I've been there 4 times in last 6 months, they never have flexible blocks. And with online stores the problem is that quite often it's difficult to understand by description, whether the surface of the block is flexible or not.
