Knife Sharpening

[W9ZEB]

I'm pretty new to the whole "carry a knife" thing. I'll start out saying that.

I have a Kershaw Leek, with the older style triple point half serrated blade and need to know if there's anything that will help me sharpen the primary portion of the blade, as well as the serrated part of the blade.

I'll admit up front I'm terrible at holding the blade at the proper angle on a stone, at least in part because I have NO IDEA what the "Proper Angle" looks like.



Any advice, suggestions, comments, and ridicule welcome.

[GJ1981]

I've had great luck with Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker Sharpener 204MF of all that I've owned this one has been the easiest to use and produced the best results.

[BrownDog]

I have been collecting knives for a long time and and have tryed many differnet sharpening systems. Two that I like are the system from

RazorsEdge - Razor Edge Systems

I like it because of it's guides that keeps the correct angle. I would say it is especially good in returning a neglected edge to a razor sharp edge. Once done you can maintain the edge by "steeling" .

I also use the system from

Edgemaker...EDGEMAKER, The Original Knife Sharpening Tool

This works well in getting a working edge, won't get it to hair shaving edge as the "RazorEdge" system but good enough to get my kitchen knives sharp enough to slicing and dicing.

[nighthawk80]

I use a system that I bought at walmart several years ago. You mount your blade in this clamp and it gives you 2 angles to go with. It's a decent system to start with.
I now just use a stone. It took some practice to learn to get a feel for it.

[Cwood]

I use a pockect sharpner from Benchmade

Product Details (Benchmade Knife Company - Premiere manufacturer of knives and rescue tools.)

It cost around $20-25 depending where you get it from.

[Rey B]

As a last resort (very dull, needs work or parts) send it to
Warranty Supervisor-KAI U.S.A.
Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives & Shun
WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
18600 S.W. TETON AVE.
TUALATIN, OR. 97062 U.S.A.
Phone :800-325-2891
Fax: 1-503-682-7168

with a letter stating what is wrong and they will fix it free. If you just need parts they will send them free as well. Great company.

[epsylum]

Originally Posted by GJ1981

I've had great luck with Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker Sharpener 204MF of all that I've owned this one has been the easiest to use and produced the best results.

+1

I love my Sharpmaker. Packs up neatly into the base as well. It'll sharpen (and has instructions for) damn near anything. From serrated blades to fishing hooks and router bits. It can sharpen it.

Plus it is Spyderco. They don't exactly put their name on crap.

[obijohn]

i've got the edgemaker and it works well for tuning up an edge while you are working. i've used a lansky system for years with great results. now i usually carry several knives and give them to rhino for a tuneup. hehe.

[rhino]

Unless you want to change the angle, the best angle to use is the one that the blade already has. If you're having trouble matching it, take a sharpie and color the primary bevel the entire length of the blade. If you're stroking it across your abrasive at the right angle, you'll see the color "wiping" off fairly uniformly. If it's just rubbing in one spot, it will help you adjust.

[mrw]

Meyerco MCSHARPNC Meyerco MCSHARPNC Ceramic & Tungsten Sharpen-It Sharpener with Nylon Sheath (#MCSHARPNC) - Monstronix, Inc.

carbide and ceramic sharpening wheels as well as a diamond coated rod for serrations. Damn near idiot proof.