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9/22/2008 6:59:44 PM EDT
I've been sharpening knives most of my life, but I've got a question...

I received a SOG Seal Pup as a gift a while back.  After some use, it needs sharpening pretty bad.  How in the hell do you sharpen something with a partially serrated blade?  I'm afraid I'll ruin it if I use a regular stone and the old boy scout method...

Thanks for any advice,
Slice
9/22/2008 7:29:59 PM EDT
[#1]
I have some skinny ceramic stones I purchased from Brownell's. They touch-up the serrates easily; may even improve on original cutting power.
9/22/2008 7:41:39 PM EDT
[#2]
From www.equipped.com/devices13.htm


Serrated Edges More Particular

If you carry a serrated edge blade, be sure your sharpener will work on it. A flat sharpener won't do. Some serrated blades can be sharpened with a carbide vee sharpener, but the results can be marginal. If there are multiple sized serrations, different size scallops in the edge, a tapered rod design such as the EZE LAP "Model ST" or the DMT "Model FSKF Diafold Serrated Knife Sharpener" that tapers from 1/4 to 1/16 inch, work best. A sharpener such as the GATCO "MICRO-X" with very small diameter rods may also work, depending upon the serration design. All of these models will also work on plain edge blades when used carefully.


I own and recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

link to buy from 1 stop knife shop.
9/22/2008 9:04:54 PM EDT
[#3]
My friend, you have many options.  I purchased a Lansky knife sharpening kit that includes a sharpener just for serrations.  Look around, they're out there.
Lansky kits

*This is just one source, shop around.*  

9/23/2008 3:56:24 AM EDT
[#4]
+1



I own and recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker.
9/23/2008 5:14:28 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
+1   I own and recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker.


+1 from me, too.  Have used a Spyderco Sharpmaker for 18 years...Spyderco designed it for serrated blades.  Watch the video/read the manual, & you'll be good to go.  It's not rocket science, just requires a steady hand.

David  
9/23/2008 5:42:00 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
+1   I own and recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker.


+1 from me, too.  Have used a Spyderco Sharpmaker for 18 years...Spyderco designed it for serrated blades.  Watch the video/read the manual, & you'll be good to go.  It's not rocket science, just requires a steady hand.

Well I guess I'm either really stupid or my hands are more shaky then I thought because I bought the Spyderco based off of all the glowing reviews I read about it but so far, I still can't get a decent edge on anything using it.

I've watched the video, read the instructions but no joy. My guess is I'm not holding the knife at a consistent angle throughout the process which seems to be easier said then done (for me anyway)? Anybody have any advice for me?