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WVHILLS

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or sharpening system (home and or field use). I need a good field sharpening system and have no idea whats out there.
 
Here's a bunch...
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I'm sure I missed something....
 
Sharpmaker for most of my sharpening. BUt when out and about its either a Falkniven DC3, or a DMT duo side diamond - coarse and fine. The dmt also helps with reprofiling.
 
Three whetstones.

Sun Tiger 240 grit
King Brand 1000 grit
King Brand 6000 grit
EX Lap diamond rod

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I also use a Fallkniven DC3 in the field. I have two mouspad blocks set up for convex grinds as well.
 
Tarmix101 how does the EX Lap diamond rod sharpen? i was thinking of picking one up at cabelas
 
Smith's diamond pocket sharpening rod. This has been my only sharpening system for the past two years. I practially threw away my wetstones once I bought the diamond sharpener. Very easy to use and the size of a pen.

Go down to the fourth one and you will see it. Blue coated outside, and the silver diamond rod which fits inside of the blue part.

http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_23103.html
 
batosai117 said:
Smith's diamond pocket sharpening rod. This has been my only sharpening system for the past two years. I practially threw away my wetstones once I bought the diamond sharpener. Very easy to use and the size of a pen.

Go down to the fourth one and you will see it. Blue coated outside, and the silver diamond rod which fits inside of the blue part.

http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_23103.html
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does it work well with large blades?
 
chabla said:
Tarmix101 how does the EX Lap diamond rod sharpen? i was thinking of picking one up at cabelas
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For a quick tough up it works well. If you want a blade to have a good toothy edge, like D2 for skinning it works very well. Small package, and can take care of a very large blade.
 
WVHILLS said:
does it work well with large blades?
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Oh yes, it is the only thing that I have used for quite a while now that actually works well. I use the flat side of it (there is a flat side and a rounded off side) and place it on the original blade angle of my knife and do a 1:1 stroke with it. Meaning I do one side once and then the other side once. Of course this is different with chisel ground edges, but most knifes are going to be the conventional "V" grind. Since I am right handed, I place the flat side against the knife (knife in right hand) and push the blade away while keeping the diamond rod flat against the original blade angle. Then on the return stroke, I place the butt of the blade at the top (end) of the diamond rod and pull it towards me while sliding the flat side of the rod upwards. Just act like you are trying to slowly peel away a thin layer of a twig and you will get the basic idea. Hope this helps, J.
 
The Edge Maker will fit in a pocket as well. I take it everywhere. I have probably sharpened a 2000 knives with it. Never saw one that it wouldn't put a darn good edge on. Got to warn you though its awful easy to use, no challenge what so ever. I have used it for 16 years now.
 
batosai117 said:
Oh yes, it is the only thing that I have used for quite a while now that actually works well. I use the flat side of it (there is a flat side and a rounded off side) and place it on the original blade angle of my knife and do a 1:1 stroke with it. Meaning I do one side once and then the other side once. Of course this is different with chisel ground edges, but most knifes are going to be the conventional "V" grind. Since I am right handed, I plade the flat side against the knife (knife in right hand) and push the blade away while keeping the diamond rod flat against the original blade angle. Then on the return stroke, I place the butt of the blade at the top (end) of the diamond rod and pull it towards me while sliding the flat side of the rod upwards. Just act like you are trying to slowly peel away a thin layer of a twig and you will get the basic idea. Hope this helps, J.
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thanks:thumbup: one last question have you noticed if it removes a lot of steel?
 
WVHILLS said:
thanks:thumbup: one last question have you noticed if it removes a lot of steel?
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Not at all, I use it a lot, even when I don't need to just to make me feel better about my blade edges. I have used it on my griptilian, which has a thin edge and it is still all there. Hope this helps, J.

edit: forgot to say that you can find these everywhere, wally world, academy, and any other outdoor store.
 
fine oil stone , got it from a guy in his 60s , been passed down his family for a couple generations but there be no more boat and wheel wrights in his line so he gave it to me ...

really fine arkansas stone , I been told several times its "surgical grade" but all I know is it was supposed to be about 6000 grit equiv

slate hone , and leather + canvas strop

The strop is my spare , its more photo friendly than the ugly one I use ... besides the other one isnt allowed in the house anymore ... Mrs said so ,some women just dont understand a man has needs ...
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I've gone through several sharpening methods over the years. The ones I rely on now:

When at home I'll start with the Sharpmaker system to get a close to perfect as I can. The I'll finish it up to hair popping sharp with a leather strop charged with the green microfine honing paste from Knivesplus.

I'f I'm going to be out in the trees for a while and I know I'll need to sharpen whilst I'm out, I'll usually take a medium and fine diamond piece with me. They are parts of a larger sharpening system, but out there, I don't need the whole getup, just the two pieces. They fit almost anywhere because of how small they are and they weigh nothing.
 
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Not shown are 22 grit pink brick
700 Bester, 8k Naniwa Snow White, 10k Naniwa super ceramic, DMT diasharp XXC, and a sharpmaker.
 
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