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Goose350

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Why type of sharpeners do y'all use? I am looking for something that will give me a sharp edge but also looking for something that is relatively easy. I have 4 Benchmades(3 are 154cm and 1 D2) with normal blade styles and a Emerson 154cm with a re curve.

Thanks guys:D
 
Goose350 said:
Why type of sharpeners do y'all use? I am looking for something that will give me a sharp edge but also looking for something that is relatively easy. I have 4 Benchmades(3 are 154cm and 1 D2) with normal blade styles and a Emerson 154cm with a re curve.

Thanks guys:D
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Sharpmaker for the recurve, and convexed for the rest.
 
Goose350 said:
Why type of sharpeners do y'all use? I am looking for something that will give me a sharp edge but also looking for something that is relatively easy. I have 4 Benchmades(3 are 154cm and 1 D2) with normal blade styles and a Emerson 154cm with a re curve.

Thanks guys:D
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What type of sharpeners did you have in mind? Waterstone, ceramic, diamond.....

Freehand or with a clamp/guide system?

Whats your budget?
 
Are you looking to whittle goat beard hair? Or just slice paper? If you look into this thread, all of the sharpening gadgets, and stones are well documented. Spend some time reading through, and then look up what the different gadgets look like, and also, what Knifeknut said, "What is your budget?"
 
I really like the Sharpmaker because I can get it out quickly and sets up fast. For most people's needs, it works.

There are many kinds and brands of sharpeners and what works for one may work for others.

The guide rod types work well for setting a profile if that is something that you need.

Flat stones and that type work well with practice.
 
I have used the sharpmaker and used to have one but I cant find it anymore. I have seen a sharpener that used a bench grinder and I really liked my blade when it was sharpened by one of those. It was extremely sharp and held the edge for a while. No budget but I dont want to get crazy with it
 
Paper wheels and grinding belts do a great job with practice. They can ruin a blade quickly and easily in the hands of a beginner.

You can make one or buy one. There are motor driven sharpening systems, like the Tormek, that can get great results, but they are not inexpensive. Personally, I do not do enough sharpening to justify the price since I do not sharpen knives daily.

There is a thread here discussing the paper wheel setup which could be a great way to go. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578787

You could also make or buy a motor driven belt system, but again, it costs money.

People have been using flat stones for years and still do today with great results. They are difficult in using on recurve blades. I still use Arkansas stones on several larger hunting knives.

EdgePro is a popular rod system, but not inexpensive. Lansky works, also. Gatco works.

Most knifemakers would use a belt to sharpen since they already have the equipment and they work the fastest, I would think.
 
I use a 1X30 belt sander with 120, 220, 320, 600, 1000, 1200 grit belts and a leather belt, it's not for everyone, you need to be able to keep a consistent angle.

In before Richard says paper wheels :p.
 
I like the idea of a paper wheel and my benchmade was shaving sharp from one of those. So would this be a good way to go if i practiced on some other knives before I step up to my edc's? and I already have a bench grinder.
 
Get ahold of richard j in the link that I posted. He can help you with the wheel setup.
 
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