??? Sharpening recurves ???

VENI VIDI VICI

VENI VIDI VICI

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Ok, so Im saving up for a ZT0200 (recurve) and i have only recently started to use andsharpen my other knives, and not only am i poor at sharpening straight edges, i only have a rectangular stone. What typse of stones or other sharpening devices do u recomend? Also with a round stone what methods should i use to put a decent edge on my recurve?
Pics of steps would be great, any directions are good too, but if there is another thread abput sharpening recurves, just give me the link and don't waste any more time.
Thanks
 
Send it in to the factory for sharpening :D I hate sharpening recurves, I usually end up just reprofiling them. I imagine paper wheels could handle them pretty well.
 
I love sharpening recurves, so much fun. I sharpen it with a book, not too thick but not too thin either. Lay a piece of sandpaper on top of the book then start sharpening the knife, when you hit the recurve, let the book slide off the table so the book and sandpaper conform to the recurve. That's how I do it, hope it makes sense.
 
bpeezer said:
Send it in to the factory for sharpening :D I hate sharpening recurves, I usually end up just reprofiling them. I imagine paper wheels could handle them pretty well.
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Most likely, i just want to know so if i have too i don't screw up the blade. I hear kershaw has really good customer service, how much would it cost to get it sharpened?
 
VENI VIDI VICI said:
Most likely, i just want to know so if i have too i don't screw up the blade. I hear kershaw has really good customer service, how much would it cost to get it sharpened?
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It's free! The only cost you'll need to pay is the shipping to get it from your location to their factory. So, as long as you don't send it for sharpening every weekend, it's a very good deal.
 
heavyfoldersarebest said:
I love sharpening recurves, so much fun. I sharpen it with a book, not too thick but not too thin either. Lay a piece of sandpaper on top of the book then start sharpening the knife, when you hit the recurve, let the book slide off the table so the book and sandpaper conform to the recurve. That's how I do it, hope it makes sense.
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I can see that working...
What grit would you recommend? Because i only have rough and coarse for wood, and that would only be good for cutting fibrous material.
 
Seriously, you don't need to send it off and it's not very difficult. There's the Lansky Croc Stick and Spyderco Sharpmaker that would work for you, but you really can experiment with this, various grits of sand paper taped over something like a 2" cylinder will do the trick as well. There are diamond rods/hones on the market, flat stones will work but IMO take a bit more skill to produce results.
 
annasoH323 said:
It's free! The only cost you'll need to pay is the shipping to get it from your location to their factory. So, as long as you don't send it for sharpening every weekend, it's a very good deal.
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Wow. Only reason not too for me is the time, but that will definitely be my back up plan if i screw it up too much
 
crom said:
Seriously, you don't need to send it off and it's not very difficult. There's the Lansky Croc Stick and Spyderco Sharpmaker that would work for you, but you really can experiment with this, various grits of sand paper taped over something like a 2" cylinder will do the trick as well. There are diamond rods/hones on the market, flat stones will work but IMO take a bit more skill to produce results.
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Ok thanks
 
crom said:
Seriously, you don't need to send it off and it's not very difficult. There's the Lansky Croc Stick and Spyderco Sharpmaker that would work for you, but you really can experiment with this, various grits of sand paper taped over something like a 2" cylinder will do the trick as well. There are diamond rods/hones on the market, flat stones will work but IMO take a bit more skill to produce results.
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Ok thanks

double sent it somehow(this reply)
 
I use 400 then 600 for quick sharpening, lower grits if its really dull or has a chip. 1000+ grits to make it look nicer but I find that to be a waste of time.
 
heavyfoldersarebest said:
I use 400 then 600 for quick sharpening, lower grits if its really dull or has a chip. 1000+ grits to make it look nicer but I find that to be a waste of time.
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Okay thanks for the input, if im correct, the lower the number the lesser the amount of, "sand" particles, correct?
 
Yeah. Kinda 180= rough. 600= finer and so on. It's not only the number of particles but also the size of the particles.
 
DMT also sells the "wave" diamond sharpener. Basically a plate that rolls like a wave (hence the name) that accomodates different curvatures.

I'm looking at getting one for my hook carving knife. They sell a corse and fine grit versions.
 
Strigamort said:
DMT also sells the "wave" diamond sharpener. Basically a plate that rolls like a wave (hence the name) that accomodates different curvatures.

I'm looking at getting one for my hook carving knife. They sell a corse and fine grit versions.
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If you do get one, let us know how it works.
 
I've had success with a sharpmaker or if it just needs a bit of work a convex ceramic rod. Just be careful wiping it down afterwards - I was a bit careless last time and the recurve bit me. Not seriously, just enough to hurt about as much as I deserved
 
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