Knife sharpening

[Big Slick]

I would love to hear about your knife sharpening technics, struggles, equipment, lessons learned, etc.

I’ve tried for years to get my two sons to learn how to sharpen a knife. The best way to learn is on an Arkansas stone, buy a cheap knife, screw it up learn what works. The angle comes naturally once you find the sweet spot. Nothing like a mistake in your learning to make you better. I’ll take a stone with oil over any sharpening system. Just my opinion.

 

[Djfan]

I’ve tried for years to get my two sons to learn how to sharpen a knife. The best way to learn is on an Arkansas stone, buy a cheap knife, screw it up learn what works. The angle comes naturally once you find the sweet spot. Nothing like a mistake in your learning to make you better. I’ll take a stone with oil over any sharpening system. Just my opinion.

Great reality.

Honestly though, I have seen divergent views on what the oil is for and how it is used. (It is "honing" oil after all). What's your take on it?

 

[Big Slick]

Great reality.

Honestly though, I have seen divergent views on what the oil is for and how it is used. (It is "honing" oil after all). What's your take on it?

I’m not real sure, but this is the technique I like to use. It feels like I’m still in the time when my dad and grandpa were telling stories and taking care of their working tools. I use what works for me from a time I remember as a kid. (That was forever ago). It not precise, but very effective. I can get a knife sharp in a few strokes on the stone while in the middle of skinning an animal. Not having to set up a system to to sharpen a knife.

 

[kwyeewyk]

Great reality.

Honestly though, I have seen divergent views on what the oil is for and how it is used. (It is "honing" oil after all). What's your take on it?

How to Tell If Sharpening Stone Is Oil or Water

Sharpening stones – the unsung heroes of the tool box. They keep our blades sharp and our tools working like they're supposed to. But with so many types of sharpening stones out there, it can be tough to know which one to choose. Should you go for oil or water? It's like being asked if you...

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[Mallardsx2]

Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk. 2

The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is New and Improved! Easy Angle Guide Adjustment The newly improved angle guides on the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener MK.2 can be changed between 20 degrees and 25 degrees at the flick of a switch, literally.

www.sharpeningsupplies.com

I use this. Its works great. As far as removing too much metal, I am not concerned. If my knife wears out, I throw it in the trash and grab another.

 

[Mallardsx2]

I tried a workshop once and it ate through 1/4" of blade with one pass! I mostly just use a hone every time I grab a knife.

Was it plastic? lmao

 

[6mm Remington]

Great information in this thread.


If you wouldn't mind, I'd love some suggestions... I don't have enough posts to PM you though...

I have the cheap, knock-off version of the Lansky (bought it years ago) and have only just now started sharpening. I found videos from Grey Beard Green Beret and CoalCracker fairly informative.

Glad to help you out. I shot you a PM so since it came from me you should be able to respond. I gave you my email address so we can talk and I can help you out.
David

 

[Irrelevant]

Was it plastic? lmao

$200 helle fillet knife

 

[mutedblade]

Haven’t struggled since I got the
Lansky system and touching up with a good honing steel. Before that, I got pretty good at using an Arkansas stone. For convex ground knives, I use sandpaper on a mouse pad or phone book plus a strop.