Sharpening Your Ritter Grip

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turismo8888

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So, I ordered a mini RSK and need to get a sharpener.

What do you guys use, and what angle.

Thanks
Chris
 
Sharpmaker, then strop. 40 degrees total angle.

But the blade could probably have a more acute angle, the S30V is pretty good.
 
You can easily drop the angle down to 10 degrees per side.

BTW - I currently use a Fallkniven DC4 sharpener for edge maintenance.
 
turismo8888 said:
Would it be worth it to reduce the angle to 30?
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depends on what you want to do. the RSK was designed as a "survival folder", so a 40 degree gives you that robustness. However, if you use it as a EDC, a 30 degree (or less) shouldn't hurt.
 
The ritter website says the knife has an inclusive edge of 30 degrees. So, is it that easy....no secondary bevel....just set the sharpmaker to 30 degrees?

Thanks
Chris
 
yes and no, you might want to micro bevel if you have a hard time getting rid of a burr or want a stronger edge.
 
+1 on this.

I use the Sharpmaker to sharpen my ritter mini. If you have to reprofile, you better have some diamonds laying around. S30V can take a very fine edge. If you can, I suggest you also strop it for the final polish.

I had some chipping issues with mine at first, but I haven't noticed any chipping after about 5 sharpenings or so. My mini ritter has been moved to dedicated backpack knife so I haven't used it lately (For that off chance that I forget the 2 knives I carry daily). The knife is a great knife and will be a great EDC/small camping knife. I just love my delica4 wave too much to carry the ritter mini. However, the flatgrind of the ritter > Saber of the d4. I did carry it this weekend and I think the d4wave got jealous ;)

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Forgot to answer the actual question. I use the Sharpmaker with 30 for the back bevel and 40 for the actual edge.
 
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Lately I've been sharpening my Ritter grips freehand and finishing at 30 degrees on the sharpmaker with ultrafine rod. When freehand, I use the thumbstud as the angle reference. Basically, lay the blade on the stone until it touches the thumbstud and then raise it a little bit so the thumbstud doesn't gouge the stone. Once I'm done freehand it's usually sharp enough but I do a few swipes at 30 degrees on the sharpmaker to deburr and microbevel.

The stones I'm using are DMT Diasharps: Extra Extra Coarse, Coarse, Fine, Extra Fine.
Shapton Glass Stone 8000 Grit. This stone is neat!!! Makes my bevels into mirrors. Sharpmaker with diamond rods, med, fine, and ultra-fine.
 
Chinese man said:
+1 on this.

My mini ritter has been moved to dedicated backpack knife so I haven't used it lately (For that off chance that I forget the 2 knives I carry daily). The knife is a great knife and will be a great EDC/small camping knife. I just love my delica4 wave too much to carry the ritter mini. However, the flatgrind of the ritter > Saber of the d4. I did carry it this weekend and I think the d4wave got jealous ;)
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I hear ya man. I have three knives that are battling it out for my EDC. My Delica4 waved, mini Cabela grip, and my Leek CB, argh :o If only I could walk around with my pockets full of knife lol.
 
Sharpmaker this and sharpmaker that....whatever happened to the art of freehand?

I use a diamond rod for really bad knife situations, and an arkansas stone for a nice smooth, polished finish.

If you freehand, keep the blade bevel flat on the stone and lightly push the knife out and away from you. Be sure to keep the blade angle flat the entire time, or you will ruin the original angle of the knife.
 
The Sharpmaker is a good start to the skill of sharpening. In fact, it can be all that is needed. However, getting a usable edge gives confidence to move on to hand-sharpening and/or stropping.

I think a lot of people get a little too hung up on angles and such, and, as a result, the Sharpmaker gives them reasonable consistant angles to sharpen at.
 
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