could this strop be used to sharpen a hatchet or ax?
272691
Not sure why you would want to polish the edge of an ax. It works best on fine edges like kitchen knives. &lt;25 degree angles edges. The compound that come with it could be used for any kind of finishing polish but the strop itself is only about 3"x12". I use it on my shun 6" chefs knife and it gets the job done but I still wish the strop was larger. For the price you can't beat it. To answer you question on can you "sharpen" the answer is no. It is for polishing the edge to remove the microscopic burr and make blades razor sharp. If you want to "sharpen" a wider angle edge like an ax I would suggest about a 500-1000 grit stone or higher but the higher you go the longer it takes to take out large nicks in the edge.
1852825
Yes I belive so but it will take time and lots of work, it has no edge at all. You could easily mess it up if you don't know what your doing. You would have to start with a file not a sharpening stone.
545366
Yes. I have 2 Ka-Bars and I have used this to field sharpen them. I have even removed nicks on the blade. When I get back home, I can then use my Diamond Rods to get a fine razor sharp edge. Be gentle with it though because it does remove more steel than the diamond rod which is how it can erase a nick.
1243896
I am sorry but I don't have any knowledge or experience sharpening saws with razor teeth. So I don't know if the sharpening tool you are describing will work for this saw.
167812
I never had occasion to try this with loppers but I suppose it would work. The thing with loppers is the leverage - eg, I don't know how effective this would be for a hatchet either but it works great with the grass clippers
699561
Yes you would. Better steel than a portable axe, will holk and edge for a long time.
1398971
I would say that it would sharpen an axe. I would say that if you were going for a razor edge on a fine sword, you would be better off with a Japanese water stone. This is not a finishing stone.
2244273
Depends on your skill level. It is shaped like a small lawn mower blade; if you have successfully sharpened one of those, you can sharpen this.
935078
The slot for the blade might be too narrow to sharpen a thick bladed machete. I would use a good metal file and stone for that job.
1814456
Not sure, but if it helps, I used it to sharpen my clippers, the straight razor blades may be too brittle
2035218
I don't see why not. I use it to sharpen all kinds of things. Just keep in mind it is a small tool. The sharpening part is 3/4 inch in length.
1447661
I'm no expert, but I'm guessing if you've tried a stone already this one won't do it for you. Check out a local fab shop and have them use a grinder on your ax. You can get a nice edge if you know what you're doing with a grinder.
1398972
It is possible, but it wont be easy because of the length of the blade. I have routinely sharpened 12" scimitars on 12" stones as well as a machete (20" maybe?). If you really want to get the sword razor sharp after working it on a stone, finish it by working it over on a glass bottle. I did this with the machete and was able to shave with it when I was finished.
703633
For a razor blade, yes. I've used it to sharpen the blades of my broadheads which are just like a razor blade.
65405
Why not, as long as it's a metal tool. but if the hand tool is sharp it might unsharpen it.
1599792
I would not really think that it would be proper in that application. I have read chefs using for their knives, and that was the only thing other than Axes and Hatchets that I have heard it used for. With the lawnmower blade being flat on one side, it would most likely do more harm than good.
872647
I doubt it. I would not try it. My lawn mower blades are too thick for proper insertion. Best to have this done at lawn mower repair shop and use the sharpener for knives.