Thread: How do you sharpen your EDC knives?

LOL can't fault a frugal man

Originally Posted by EMC45

Honestly, I even sharpen utility "throw away" blades. My father gave me a huge ration of crap once because I was sharpening them. Told me I was CHEAP!! Couple licks on the stone or diamond block and they go back in the Stanley.

I do the same. I don't do it because of cost, I do it because 2 or 3 minutes on an Arkansas stone and it'll be sharper than the new ones in the box...

Depending what I have done with it, usually every couple weeks or so. Regular use of a steel helps a lot

I do admit that, I too sharpen my utility knives and the two single edge razor blades I keep on my bench.

Now that I think about it those two single edge blades, have been in their plastic holders, for years.

I strop them on a 1k diamond file and a ”tool” leather paddle with chrome oxide.

For a working edge, a 1k edge and Chrome Oxide is plenty good.

I bought the "Dunn Knife Sharpening system" ....with a little practice....can shave arm hair with any knife in mere minutes

Worksharp, Ken Onion edition.

Don't know if "The Wicked Edge System " has been mentioned yet...a little pricey

Originally Posted by gssixgun

LOL can't fault a frugal man

My Father says CHEAP! He got me once when I was hanging new soffet and Fascia when I was getting ready to sell our house in GA. I was straightening the nails back out to use again. He let me have it. All in good fun of course.

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Depending what I have done with it, usually every couple weeks or so. Regular use of a steel helps a lot

I like both of those knives....

I use a pair of MDF wheels mounted on a bench buffer. One is impregnated with grit. This is the one I use for metal removal...only takes 1 or 2 passes per side. The other is pasted with a polishing rouge. Just like a finishing stone, it is used to polish the beveled edge. For touchups I use a 1'' by 30'' leather belt mounted on a sanding machine.

For years, I used stones. Even in skilled hands, this is a timely process. Using the buffer, it takes about 90 seconds to turn a dull knife into a razor sharp one. And less metal gets taken off than if done by hand(at least my hands).