Sharpening my Blur...

[xdottcomx]

I recently purchased a kershaw blur blem from Kershawguy and am wondering if anybody can guide me in the direction how to sharpen the knife? I am new to this all so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[NCCNC]

Pick up a sharpmaker. Works great on most all knives. Keeps all my blurs very sharp.

 

[TheSharpLife74]

Pick up a sharpmaker. Works great on most all knives. Keeps all my blurs very sharp.

+1
The sharpmaker is a great system for the price!

 

[cautioning]

The main systems for less than a hundred are the sharp maker, work sharp, a 1x30 belt sander, or paper wheels. You should do some research on those and see what fits you best. Other options are sandpaper on glass, but I don't know how well that will work with the recurve. There is of course stones and diamond embedded stuff too. If you have a bench grinder laying around the paper wheel is what I would do.

 

[2 shot]

Spend some time reading where the sharpening experts post in this sub-forum (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/794-Maintenance-Tinkering-amp-Embellishment) and decide what is best for you.

 

[BrentD86]

Sharpmaker is how I started, moved up to a wicked edge since then but the sharpmaker is a great tool that will teach you the basic sharpening process. I still keep mine in my work backpack for touch ups or sharpening really small knives for coworkers that don't fit in the wicked edge clamps.

 

[RevDevil]

Spend some time reading where the sharpening experts post in this sub-forum (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/794-Maintenance-Tinkering-amp-Embellishment) and decide what is best for you.

This is the best answer so far. Imagine, an entire section devoted to sharpening various edged tools with hundreds and thousands of posts, professionals ready and willing to help at the simplest request.

 

[TotalDbag]

Get a lansky turn croc box thingy. Like a sharpmaker, but it's $15.

 

[Varg Lobos]

I recently purchased a kershaw blur blem from Kershawguy and am wondering if anybody can guide me in the direction how to sharpen the knife? I am new to this all so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

Are you asking about a sharpening system or how to actually sharpen the recurve blade of the Blur?

 

[Mossyhorn]

For a recurved blade like the blur I'd recommend the DMT Diamond V sharpener.

 

[KnottyEagle]

Wicked Edge! Go big or go home!

 

[Skimo]

Lots of videos out there, some are pure bunk (most) and make a mess of sharpening.

Sharpening well involves understanding the application of force, grit and angle consistency. Force and angle consistency are the big factors, grit is mostly irrelevant for most users.

Find a way to hold your knife at a consistent angle, find a way to ensure your bevel gets forced into the grit.

There are systems, there are different ways to freehand and there's power equipment.

I learned quite a bit from the Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment section, I learned even more when I started sharpening on my Edge Pro a few years ago. Best of luck in your journey into sharpening, it can be as addictive as any hobby.