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keyboard_arrow_downHariSeldon
7
Dec 17, 2019
I have a number of sharpening systems (Wicked Edge, Spyderco Sharpmaker, Japanese water stones, and more) and any of them will do. Do NOT use cheap pull-through tools. I also do not like electric sharpeners for a number of reasons, including the possibility of overheating the edge and ruining the temper of the steel and removing too much metal.
The S35VN steel is an excellent choice because it holds an edge well without being brittle, and just as importantly, it's relatively easy to sharpen compared to other premium steels. I usually use water stones and get a shaving-sharp edge but other choices (WE, Spyderco, etc.) should also give excellent results. BTW, finishing the job with a leather strop with a fine polishing compound really makes a difference.
14themoney
1395
Dec 16, 2019
I would freehand it on a DMT stone because that is the best that I have currently. I plan the get an Apex Edge Pro IV soon. Or maybe a KME. I think that those will do a comparable job to a WE and they're a durn site cheaper. Sharpening is something that you will need to learn. A lot of input is good, but there is nothing comparable to getting a knife and a sharpener in your hands and going to work. I really like the concept of a system that holds the blade in a fixed position. If you like a convexed edge the WorkSharpKenOnion model does a very good job. This was the first knife sharpener that I purchased. This runs on bearings. Be prepared to take it apart, clean it, relube it, and reassemble it. (Hint- start on a couple of cheaps ones. Second hint- The axis lock is an SOB. I can do it, but it's not a lot of fun.) I picked up a set of Torx drivers (T6-10) at Northern Tool that serves me well. Be sure to have a heat gun or equvalent because some mfgrs use loctite.*
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cweidler
0
Dec 13, 2019
For doing a full resharpening (either significant damage or you want to reprofile): the Lansky system for a cheap entry point into angle-guided systems. I use a KME system which gives more precise control. Also learning to sharpen freehand on stones is another way to go.
For touchups: The spyderco sharpmaker is a good option for just keeping your blades sharp on a semi-weekly basis depending on how much you use it. Also, invest in a leather strop with some compound (maybe 15 bucks on Amazon for a nice one, theoretically you can just strop on a plain peice of leather and it'll work somewhat); giving your blade a quick 30 second touchup on a strop every other day will keep your sharpened edge workable for a much longer period of time.
Solargoomba
5
Dec 12, 2019
You can use anything you use to sharpen any other knife. For quick touch ups I use a spyderco sharpmaker.
Trojanman79
23
Dec 12, 2019
SolargoombaMe too. Light touch ups with the ceramic rods and it is good to go.
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