Thread: Work Sharp Blade Grinder Attachment

There have been a few guys try using a knife sharpening system on razors , it has not been a successful endeavor . I want my razors to be right , but YMMV some don't like nice smooth edges. Tc

I have a KO work sharp, and it serves me well! Like others have said, I wouldn't use it on my razors but it works well for sharpening knives when I am too lazy to bring out the diamond hones.
I have also used it to shape scales that I crafted for my razors, it works really well for that

I don't see why you are scared to expermint a little! I started with "Junker" razors & was able to get all the dings & wear from the blade. Then I was able to start sharpening at around 17.5 degrees.when I got all the way up tpo the finest grit,, 12,000I could shave really well wth the blade. I took a very used 12,000 belt & coated it lightly with geen polishing compound from Harbor Freight. Want to tell you thats one sharp razor Next I am getting the leather strop kit. The nice thing about the Ken nion version is the variable speed. Higher speed for coarser grit & slow speef for fine honing. Hey I just know what works for me. Most razors are ground with belts today in making them. Why not use the same type of tool to sharpen them. I still enjoy doing it the old fashion way. I just enjoy seeing what I can do with what I have. I am willing to learn more about razors & am thinking of making some in the near future. I was a blacksmith for 12 years before carpal tunnel shut down that operatiom. I had power hammers & all the toolling of a good shop. At least it worked for me. I also had 4 years of metal shop in High School & one year in Junior college. I also worked in a machine-welding shop in high school. I like to figure out the manufactoring process of things like knives & razors I helped a good friend forge weld shovels for Plymoth Colony and learned alot about how the shovel was made in the 1600's. Because the box doesen't say"For razor sharpening", you just might have found the best sharpener you have ever used. Slawman

Originally Posted by Slawman

Most razors are ground with belts today in making them. Why not use the same type of tool to sharpen them.

I'd be willing to bet that the big boys making razors today still use grinding wheels to grind the blades. Go to the 2 minute mark of this vid on how Dovo makes straight razors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ACJrAI3SxM

Bob

That's fine you like to experiment, that's what makes the world go round, but it doesn't mean all experiments work, if it works for you then by all means do it, but I'll put any razor I have up against it for smooth and sharp ,, it takes a fine easy hand to really put an edge on a fine razor . Not saying you don't shave off of yours , I,m proud of you fir findinding a way for you, but ya know what it's just shaving , if your doing that right and stropping right , why do you need a machine to do this , can't hone your razor that much , Use it , it's yours , just don't take offense at us that do not want to make it work for us, I,m happy with my razors only needing to see a stone once a year maybe less ,Mobutu I don't get the hones out so often I need to get a power tool to do it. Good luck on your venture , I guess you can open up another knife ,razor honing store with it. Tc

I also have & use hones, strop, film, several types of knife sharpening systems buffing wheels & use them all. I am not saying the KO blade grinder is the end all sharpener but I have found it works well for me. I am just putting it out there. I mean to offend no one & I am sorry if I did. There are many ways to put an edge on a tool, I like to try them all. I just picked up a 1970's N.O.S. Smith oil stone set at a garage sale. The larger "soft" stone is almost pink with black spots & streaks in it & the hars"fine" stone is white. Great stones & I have used them on a couple of knives & one real damaged Koken straight. I also got a heavy sears 4"-36" sears belt sander that I am going to convert it to 2" - 72" & give that a try. I am a bored Navy vet on disability. I also am going to build another gas forge & get back into making blades again. wish I still had my Little Giant 50Lb. hammer. Sorry to ramble but I have always loved things metal.Dave"Slawman"Huffman

That is one of the problems when posting in a forum where people are passionate about their "hobby". "Some", people may need to sit down, relax, and lighten up a bit. Personally, I too would be a bit sad if I got shot down while expounding on one of my endeavors I felt passionate about.

This forum has been one of great joy to me and a great eye opener to this great "hobby". Many people out there that are willing to help people wanting to learn this new skill. Generous of their time, skill, and also giving in their PIF's to newbies.

Even though I would not use this devise on my razors. I would like to maybe try one on the many knives that I also own one day.

Oh yeah, Thank you for your service!



Mike Lindo

I'm with mike on the above post. Sometimes here it seems if you don't do things the normal way. They Red Baron you right out of the sky. I wouldn't worry about it.. I wouldn't try this but if it really works then it's an awesome alternative for someone who doesn't want to use stones.

Can you make a video with a follow up shave? I would be curious to see how it's done. I wouldn't buy a sharpener like this but it is very intriguing.

Why:

Because some newb is going to read this and try it out on his new Dovo.TI, Aust, and wreck that razor and say "But I read it on SRP" that's why we discourage Risky, Unproved, or Downright bad ideas...

Power tools on Straight razor edges have proved over the years not to workout so well...


So those of us that have been reading these forums and answering questions from newbs for years now tend to tell ya "Hmmmmmm might not be a great idea, we have seen the disastrous results before"...


However "You're big boys here, and it's your money and your razors so do as you wish"

My razors ???? No way, they are way too nice to damage the steel with that,,, My face ???? not in this lifetime I am way too cute to subject my face to that abuse..


Now Knives and Tools you betcha

I certainly abhor the use of this in honing razors, but nice discussion and very interesting. What about a challenge for someone to make a belt-grinder from one of these with a frame, longer belts, and a pulley system. Could use common belts. Different sizes of contact wheels.