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Posted: 2/1/2003 8:33:28 PM EDT
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I would like everyone's opinion on the best method/tools used to sharpen your knives......I am all ears. JarHead94 |
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1)Open up your Shotgun News to the Jantz Supply ad. 2)Call them up and order their sharpening kit,approx.$25. 3)Buy a cheapie 8"grinder from Harbor Freight. 4)When kit arrives install the wheels on the grinder. 5)Commence sharpening all your blades(practice on an old one you don't care if you mess up). 6)Ignore comments about your left forearm not having any hair on it(yes you will be able to shave with them). It took me about an hour to figure out how to get a good edge with this kit. Oh yeah, order a razor strop and some extra jeweler's rouge also. Now you can put an edge on a knife just as good as the guys at the show. Good Luck |
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Thanx Gman! It just so happens I have a copy of SGN laying around (imagine that)! I bought that little sharpening kit made by Smiths last night. its the one that has the guide rods and 3 stones. I took it back to wally world this morning....they ain't worth a shit. JarHead94 |
| I use the Spyderco sharpmaker 204 triangle system. It's easy to use; just keep blade vertical and make consistent strokes. It works well for keeping sharp blades VERY sharp. But the ceramic stones it comes with are hard to use on blades that are dull since they don't remove enough steel. There are additional diamond covered stones now available for additional $$$ to help w/ this, but i have no experience with those. |
I got a Spyderco system also and while it makes a good system for smaller knives I find it a real pain in the neck for larger knives. Makes me wish the rods were about 3in longer. I might be doing something wrong, because the manual says you can sharpen anything with it. Even with all the advancements in sharpening I still am a fan of a regular old wet stone but I will be the first to admit it takes longer and there is more of a chance of putting bad scratches in the blade with it. Maybe it is time to move to the belt grinder. JerrY |
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Robert, I have seen the EdgePro demonstrated at the Eugene, OR, knife show the last couple of years. It is impressive and IMHO the finest sharpening system available. However, it is expensive and will run you between $200 -$300 depending on accessories. It puts perfect bevels, everytime, of any angle on any style of knife. |
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