Your COVID19 responses (projects you’re doing), let’s see ‘em, and mine (86 splitback whittler mod)

While in lockdown spent a lot of time on the computer, some would say far too much time, i looked at a lot of sharpening videos, different methods and different systems. I have a passion for sharpening, it is something i just like doing, and there are now a lot of fantastic sharpeners available now of varying costs and quality. I have a lot of spare parts that i have accumulated, i saw a cheap sharpener on Ebay, i was not interested in it as a sharpener i was interested in the base unit, it was all metal. Anyway i decided to have a go at making my own sharpener to fill in time, so between all the parts i had and the metal base unit i purchased it has been a fun and interesting experiment. I should have it finishes this week, just doing some final tinkering. Have a look at it and let me know what you think, i am really interested in other knife peoples thoughts, you people out there use knives and sharpen knives and i value your opinion, you know what you are looking at and talking about.
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This is how it came.

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This is what i have cobbled together so far, just needs some final touches.
 
cudgee said:
While in lockdown spent a lot of time on the computer, some would say far too much time, i looked at a lot of sharpening videos, different methods and different systems. I have a passion for sharpening, it is something i just like doing, and there are now a lot of fantastic sharpeners available now of varying costs and quality. I have a lot of spare parts that i have accumulated, i saw a cheap sharpener on Ebay, i was not interested in it as a sharpener i was interested in the base unit, it was all metal. Anyway i decided to have a go at making my own sharpener to fill in time, so between all the parts i had and the metal base unit i purchased it has been a fun and interesting experiment. I should have it finishes this week, just doing some final tinkering. Have a look at it and let me know what you think, i am really interested in other knife peoples thoughts, you people out there use knives and sharpen knives and i value your opinion, you know what you are looking at and talking about.
ABBwRKw.jpg

fa60yIN.jpg

This is how it came.

mMlNltb.jpg

7MoUuU0.jpg

This is what i have cobbled together so far, just needs some final touches.
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cudgee cudgee

That is really neat!

I always wondered how the Apex Edge pro (for reference sake) 'like' sharpening systems really worked. As the knife position constantly move (not clamped down like some other systems), I was wondering how you can find 'consistency' during the sharpening process, and when you come back to sharpening the 'next' time. I've seen number of videos that showed amazing edges achieved but always made me wonder. With the clamped system, at least the difficulty is finding consistency in position of the clamp in subsequent sharpening but the knife position doesn't change during a sharpening session per se.

Can you shine a little light on that please? I have a KME sharpener that I normally use but always wanted to try one of these sharpening system.
 
Barbababa said:
I bought 10 Opinel No8 "Handles to carve" from their web page. I have 2 left for myself and gave the rest away
Pretty easy relaxing under the avn this summer
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I reshaped the blades and gave them some different finish. Acid wash, mirror shine and brushed. The one in the pic is acid wash with cherry wood
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Nice job. The opinels are great knives to practice your mods on, especially the wood, like to know your method for the scales. :thumbsup:
 
euroken said:
cudgee cudgee

That is really neat!

I always wondered how the Apex Edge pro (for reference sake) 'like' sharpening systems really worked. As the knife position constantly move (not clamped down like some other systems), I was wondering how you can find 'consistency' during the sharpening process, and when you come back to sharpening the 'next' time. I've seen number of videos that showed amazing edges achieved but always made me wonder. With the clamped system, at least the difficulty is finding consistency in position of the clamp in subsequent sharpening but the knife position doesn't change during a sharpening session per se.

Can you shine a little light on that please? I have a KME sharpener that I normally use but always wanted to try one of these sharpening system.
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Firstly bit of background, i have been a freehand sharpener for over 50 years, but had to have an operation on my dominant hand and lost a bit of my feel with it, so i could still get a good edge, but i was not happy with them. So i tried a few systems some i did not like at all some were okay, but the one i liked was the Edge Pro style, i still had some control and input, so it was not completely freehand but closer than any other system. Rather than spend a lot on a system i may not like, i tried different styles of guided sharpeners by buying cheap knock offs out of China, just to see what worked for me, then i was going to buy the original, that was my plan. So i decided to get the Edge Pro, i really liked it, then i saw something on the internet which made me come up with the idea of making my own to my specifications so it suited me, and this is what i came up with. This is my mark ii model, the first one when finished i was not happy with, love this one, more stream lined and works for me a lot better than i thought it would.
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In answer to some of your questions, you slide the guide plate up till you can rest your blade just over the edge of the table where the stone hits the bevel, now what you do is try and keep the same amount of blade edge hanging over the edge, that way you get a consistent edge all the time, simply because the amount of bevel hanging over the edge is always the same. It sounds complicated and awkward, but it is like anything else, it just takes practice and getting used to it, then it becomes second nature, a lot sharpeners doing it for a living use them. Another advantage, and this particularly suits me the way i sharpen is that you can flip the knife to do alternating strokes, with the clamp systems i find this time consuming and a pain in the ----:eek:. You are correct about the videos showing amazing edges though, some of those sharpeners work is outstanding, if i can make a suggestion, if you are interested in getting an edge pro, before you commit, get a knock-off for about 25-30 bucks, try it to see A- if you like it, B- if it suits you and your sharpening style, if it ticks both boxes get yourself the original. In the meantime just scour Youtube for any instruction type videos or reviews, you can pick up some good tips and advise on some of them, or feel free to ask me anytime.:)🤝
 
Thank you cudgee cudgee !

Much appreciate your input! The system you built looks great!

Can't say I'm a 'serious' blade sharpener but do enjoy putting a nice edge on some of my users. I usually free hand just few swipes and strop like mad! 😁

I haven't had to repair any edges or change any angles/reprofile edges so most of time it's been working out.

I might venture into edge pro sharpener but still get pretty good use out of my KME at the moment. But, KME isn't ideal for smaller pocket knives in my opinion. The clamps get in the way lol.

Thank you again!
 
euroken said:
Thank you cudgee cudgee !

Much appreciate your input! The system you built looks great!

Can't say I'm a 'serious' blade sharpener but do enjoy putting a nice edge on some of my users. I usually free hand just few swipes and strop like mad! 😁

I haven't had to repair any edges or change any angles/reprofile edges so most of time it's been working out.

I might venture into edge pro sharpener but still get pretty good use out of my KME at the moment. But, KME isn't ideal for smaller pocket knives in my opinion. The clamps get in the way lol.

Thank you again!
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I forgot to mention, with the Edge Pro you can buy a magnet attachment which helps hold the blade steady, i made a turbo charged version😁, mine is in a removable attachment which hold 10 rare earth magnets, and because mine is all metal that knife ain't going anywhere.👌
Have a look at the Edge Pro website, it has all their products, good instructional videos and they are great with customer service if you have any questions.
 
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