Conductor562 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 As the regulars know, I'm kinda into pocket knives. I'm also particular about my knife being sharp. Nothing makes me happier than when someone borrows my knife and says "Damn man, that's sharp", it's something I sort of pride myself on. I use a Lansky diamond set with an additional sapphire finishing stone I ordered extra. How do you guys do it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Wet stones, usually, Arkansas stones in particular, they are usually out on my bench for plane blades, chisels and such. although I do keep a plate of glass and some sand paper around, to use the "scary sharp" method . I do like my gadgets though, especially for serrated edges, and when I want to go insanely sharp, puts that mirrored finish on that edge, gets them so sharp it is like working with razor blades. I don't lend them to friends afterwards, they usually end up hurting themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 .........Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 .........Huh?It is in Engrish what don't you understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Mandarin Engrish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mandarin EngrishOther wise known as Chinglish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 lol Hasn't updated in a while but http://www.chinglish.de/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 For what it's worth, here's the sharpening system I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I also added the Sapphire finishing stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I actually use that same exact set and love it!! I also do it old school with a sharpening stone and take my time and I have had great results with both methods. Dont waste your time with automatic sharpeners they will just kill your edge in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yea, my dad bought an electric sharpener a couple years back. I wasn't all that impressed with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yeah its best to just take your time and do it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 If you really want to investigate the fine edge of sharpening & honing I highly recommend the web site of a guy in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Whether its a knife blade, a chisel, or a plane iron, Brent Beach can show you how to put a fine edge on a fine edge. http://www3.telus.net/BrentBeach/Sharpen/index.html http://www.youtube.com/user/Brentssharpening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 If you really want to investigate the fine edge of sharpening & honing I highly recommend the web site of a guy in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Whether its a knife blade, a chisel, or a plane iron, Brent Beach can show you how to put a fine edge on a fine edge.http://www3.telus.net/BrentBeach/Sharpen/index.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/user/BrentssharpeningAwesome links! Knife sharpening is a lost art. If you can't shave with it you might as well leave it in the drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Lol that reminded me of this old story. http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/manly-man-considers-razors-a-luxury-shaves-with-shovel.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Lol that reminded me of this old story.http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/manly-man-considers-razors-a-luxury-shaves-with-shovel.html It takes all kinds doesn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I personally prefer a Norelco. As for sharpening pocket and kitchen knives, it doesn't take much to sharpen one (to the ability of the steel in the blade to take and hold an edge) with a $16 Smith double sided diamond hone. The trick is not to make the kitchen knives so sharp my wife cuts herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsm0807 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Ive been using a 2 sided wet stone since i got my first knife in cub scouts. My father took me down to the boiler room and showed me how to get tthat knife sharp as a razor. The he said he would kill me if he ever caught me using it like a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepin Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 i just turn on the grinder with the fine stone on it and go to work! LOL! My knives no longer look all nice and neat after that though...but it does the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 This reminds me I need to sharpen my lawn mower blade this year. It kinda sucks with my Honda as it has 2 different blades to sharpen, so I have to do twice the work than most other mowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 We have 3 on our finish mower. We only have to sharpen them every other year. What do you sharpen them with DR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1R954Baker-hvac Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wet stones, usually, Arkansas stones in particular, they are usually out on my bench for plane blades, chisels and such. although I do keep a plate of glass and some sand paper around, to use the "scary sharp" method . I do like my gadgets though, especially for serrated edges, and when I want to go insanely sharp, puts that mirrored finish on that edge, gets them so sharp it is like working with razor blades. I don't lend them to friends afterwards, they usually end up hurting themselves.Like Dan...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Here is an 'old codger' trick.It may sound a bit crude but, in a pinch, you can usually find a way to improve a less than sharp edge in the average kitchen cabinet. Even when you can't find the most basic of knife sharpening tools you can use the unglazed bottom ring of a dinner plate or coffee mug to at least improve a distressed edge. Later, you can get your knife together with one of the more preferred methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1R954Baker-hvac Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Here is an 'old codger' trick.It may sound a bit crude but, in a pinch, you can usually find a way to improve a less than sharp edge in the average kitchen cabinet. Even when you can't find the most basic of knife sharpening tools you can use the unglazed bottom ring of a dinner plate or coffee mug to at least improve a distressed edge. Later, you can get your knife together with one of the more preferred methods.Never heard of that b4... neat...Here's what I use. A 99cent sharpener ... ok so far, definitely need to find a better system though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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