Stone for axe sharpen / reprofile

[tommytman]

Need a stone to sharpen a new Counsil tool Dayton. It just bounces off trees, needs a better edge. What is my best bet on a stone I can use?

 

[mhutch]

There is a lot of information out there on this subject. Do a quick search on youtube and watch a couple videos. Most of us do the coarse metal removal with a file before moving on to stones.

 

[tommytman]

Ok, I watch a lot of vids but sometimes it’s better to ask here. Thanks

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

Ok, I watch a lot of vids but sometimes it’s better to ask here. Thanks

Start with Mr. Weisgerber's video

https://bladeforums.com/threads/wal...d-handle-wip-pic-heavy.1535911/#post-17640512
@Square_peg also posted some video's of him filing an axe; I just cannot find the link.

 

[David Martin]

I use a file then a coarse SiC or India stone. On to the fine India. Now your edge should cut rope or paper. Good luck. DM

 

[thunderstick]

For me its a coarse Sandvik file and then a fine sandvick file and then a Norton 87938 stone and then a fine stone/strop/steel of your choice if you want a polished edge. Once profiled all you need in the field or for dressup is the Norton stone unless you want the polished edge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004VWLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This canoe style is what you use for a scythe also. I like it much better than a puck style stone.

 

[thunderstick]

I like a polished edge initially to ensure the removal of all the serrations left on the bit from the file, but after that a polished edge is not essential for performance if you just use the canoe stone or a puck stone and do not use a file.
The canoe style you can use to swipe the blade like you would on a machete and it creates a finer edge after honing it in a circular motion.

 

[bikerector]

File or manticore from Baryonyx. The manticore stone/file is a good tool as well.

Baryonyx Stones
https://www.baryonyxknife.com/bprshst.html

Manticore "file"
https://www.baryonyxknife.com/bymabfi.html

Manticore stone
https://www.baryonyxknife.com/bambest.html

I've found firm pressure works well with the manticore stones. After reprofiling, I like to progress to the American Mutt and finish with the arctic fox puck of field stone which has a rougher and finer side to it. Sometimes I'll stop with the American mutt stone or puck.

 

[tommytman]

Thanks everyone. I had several nicholson files (USA made) and they worked quite well on the counsil bit. I actually sharpened the bit with a stone first just because I wanted to try got it to shave hair after an hour or so. Then i used the file to take out a few dings after using the axe today and hitting the dirt. Much more forgiving than sharpening a knife.