How do ya'll keep your knives sharp?

[shockd]

Curious how you all keep your knives sharp? If you can share links to the specific equipment that would really help. Years ago my father-in-law gifted me a Tormek Sharpening system and it was wonderful. Razor sharp edges especially after the leather strop, but how do you maintain these edges without a new grind? Especially in the wilderness? TIA

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[Wombat of Doom]

I carry a fine diamond whetstone in a sheath pouch. Used to just carry a Wash!ta stone For me I also carry at least 2 knives in the woods. One is going to make a razor look dull. One is typically larger and used for less delicate operations. It also is sharp, but you can't do a full shave with it.

 

[parallax]

Lansky sharpening kit. 3 stones guide rods and angle plates.

 

[mrblond]

water stones

i also have an edge pro for when i feel lazy

 

[jordan_mateo]

RUIXIN pro sharp
+ the work sharp pocket sharpener that comes with hex drivers

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Curious how you all keep your knives sharp? If you can share links to the specific equipment that would really help. Years ago my father-in-law gifted me a Tormek Sharpening system and it was wonderful. Razor sharp edges especially after the leather strop, but how do you maintain these edges without a new grind? Especially in the wilderness? TIA

Spyderco triangle sharpmaker. I added the diamond rods to the standard kit for reprofiling purposes or for blades where you want a fast but coarse edge. Funny just yesterday I put an edge on a dull 28" inexpensive katana with it. Did it in two sections. I was surprised it worked. Didn't take long I only used diamond stones for it.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Depends on the knife I have some Bubbas that I have used to filet rock fish and lings for almost 5 years and still razor sharp

 

[Stomper]

My two time-proven methods are…

1. Never use my good knife.

2. Throw out my worn knife and get a new one that is already sharp.

 

[ma96782]

Mostly because it's from an Oregon Company.....I bought a "Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener".

Then, for use on a daily basis in the kitchen, I use a Smith's Carbide Jiff V Sharpener (it's also good for sharpening household scissors).

Both are available from Bi-Mart or on Amazon.

Aloha, Mark

PS....on occasion I have been known to use my file and/or electric belt sander to sharpen axe blades.

 

[OldTengu]

I use either this:


Or the bottom of a coffee cup. Keeps the knives shaving sharp.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

I have a 2x72in grinder that gets knives razor sharp. I'll maintain with a strop or ceramic honing rod. If I know I'll need a sharpen out in the field I'll bring along a diamond sharpening rod.

On my hunting/outdoors blade, I made a ceramic/ferro combination that sits on the sheath.

 

[dub870]

I use the Work Sharp at home. Have their pocket sharpener in my pack.

 

[wired]

Harbor freight diamond hone.

 

[Knobgoblin]

My two time-proven methods are…

1. Never use my good knife.

2. Throw out my worn knife and get a new one that is already sharp.

Your math is solid

 

[Member 66129]

Wicked Edge USA is as good as it gets

 

[Jasonanddeonna]

A fantastic tool and often on sale at Bi Mart:

Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 - Work Sharp Sharpeners

The Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk.2 sharpens every knife and tool you own. The flexible belts, sharpening guides, and a two-speed motor makes sharpening faster, easier, and more versatile than before. Used by the pros, millions sold, never be dull again. FREE carry bag with purchase...

www.worksharptools.com

 

[Dr Prepper]

I have a 2x72in grinder that gets knives razor sharp.

Seriously, I'm jealous...! Lol.
Depending on what type of knife blade, but I generally use a fiskars ceramic wheel. $20

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Sharpener-Ceramic-Grindstone-Roll-Sharp/dp/B06XJ2CG2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1G2K7Q8P13YXO&keywords=fiskars+ceramic+knife+sharpener&qid=1661917870&sprefix=fiskars+ceramic+knife+sharpener%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3

Out in the field I have a CRKT diamond sharpener that's also like a Osteotome for cleaving bones and breaking down animals.

CRKT Kommer P.T.S. Pelvic Tool/Sharpener 2851

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www.opticsplanet.com

 

[Bobbygun]

I've gotten to where I use the replaceable blade knives quite a bit. The Havalon Piranta is great for skinning and gutting, though I did snap a blade on a bear hide once. I carry a couple of larger knives for boning out elk. Those I sharpen at home with an old 3 stone sharpening system (sort of - coarse, finer, finest - I use finest the most) with oil. I can usually get an elk boned out without needing to sharpen the first knife, but I carry the second knife instead of a sharpening stone, just in case.

 

[GWS]

Work Sharp.You can do a quick sharpening job. Or you can really put an edge on a blade using all of the belts.
Great tool


As long as you've got electricity…

 

[Dr Prepper]

Indeed.. Lol. Ive got a gaggle if stones from the tri sharps to sets of shapton ceramics for my straight razors to ruby for my 'smithing etc. Not to mention dremels/gessewien wheels coming out my .
The one thing I really wish I had was a nice full size 2x72" or similar like Mr. blades maker up there. Oh and a strop wheel would be nice. I miss having one of those immensely!