What type of whet stone should be used to sharpen the stainless blade? Thanks
223068
I use a regular cheap Walmart sharpener sharpens both sides at once does Goodnuf
223069
I'm no expert but I use carborundum on any type of blade. I think any type of sharpening system will work on any blade but like I said I'm no expert
744019
I personally use a simple hand sharpener for garden tools to keep a good edge that isn't so thin it curls up when used. But I recommend to keep in mind this is a survival tool and anything hard enough to wear away tool steel will work.
244940
I use the Fallkniven sharpening stone it is called a DC4 Diamond-Ceramic Whetstone, as well I use a leather strop to finish the blade to get a razor edge.
1825673
Any sharpening stone will work. I prefer to use a red handled sharpener made by Corona (AC 8300 is printed on it). It takes the metal down faster than a stone which I like when I am out pruning lots of fruit trees and it's lightweight. It costs under $10.00 the last time I bought one.
1130178
I do not know about sharpening kitchen knives. I used the DMT stones for sharpening chisels and handplane blades. In those cases I would go from 1200 to 4000 grits.
268886
Keep a consistent angle and just let the weight of the knife do the work. Don't force it. If you have a Tri-angle sharpmaker, just put this in one of the slots that you would put any other triangle stone.
1716472
i use a regular plastic guarded knife sharpener....so far so good !obviously be careful, that beast is dangerous !!
2200304
I use an accu-sharp knife and tool sharpener. It does a fantastic job on this particular blade. When you see one; the way it is used is pretty self-explanatory.
881203
See: http://morethanjustsurviving.com/sharpening-stainless-steel/Then you figure out for yourself which method to use. Oilstones have not worked well for me but the diamond method sounds the most interesting to me.
429241
An Arkansas Stone with a little bit of honing solution. clean and coat the blade with a thin layer of mineral oil afterwards. This is extremely important for steel like this, as it corrodes easily under improper care.
1752465
This blade is too long for a whetstone & the blade has a step down which may be difficult to sharpen with a tool, though it would probably work best. A grinder will take off a lot material and make a straight edge hard to keep.
1175002
The best is a ceramic system. Usually 2 rods at an angle stuck into a piece of wood. That steel should respond good to the ceramic. I just got a smith that is generally used for kitchen knives, but I like it because it will give me a good edge quickly and easily.
1082660
The blade is made of carbon steel - not stainless steel. Carbon steel is generally easier to sharpen and holds a better edge. The down side is that it requires one more step to finish after usage. You will need to wipe a thin application of either mineral oil or vegetable oil on it to prevent rusting. For me the trade off is worth it as I prefer carbon steel. You can renew that blade to near original look by polishing it with a very fine grade of sandpaper or emery cloth. Even a scotch brite pad will go a long way to brighten the blade. You still finish with mineral oil. Good luck, they are fine blade of the "old school" of manufacture at a reasonable price. The blade is made of carbon steel - not stainless steel. Carbon steel is generally easier to sharpen and holds a better edge. The down side is that it requires one more step to finish after usage. You will need to wipe a thin application of either mineral oil or vegetable oil on it to prevent rusting. For me the trade off is worth it as I prefer carbon steel. You can renew that blade to near original look by polishing it with a very fine grade of sandpaper or emery cloth. Even a scotch brite pad will go a long way to brighten the blade. You still finish with mineral oil. Good luck,... » Read More The blade is made of carbon steel - not stainless steel. Carbon steel is generally easier to sharpen and holds a better edge. The down side is that it requires one more step to finish after usage. You will need to wipe a thin application of either mineral oil or vegetable oil on it to prevent rusting. For me the trade off is worth it as I prefer carbon steel. You can renew that blade to near original look by polishing it with a very fine grade of sandpaper or emery cloth. Even a scotch brite pad will go a long way to brighten the blade. You still finish with mineral oil. Good luck, they are fine blade of the "old school" of manufacture at a reasonable price. « Show Less
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There are a number of youtube videos that demonstrate how to use a stone like this. None of them are really wrong so pick one you like and use it. The most important thing is to be consistent. Keep your blade consistently angled and you can't go wrong.
680838
use the white stones, if you want the sharpest edge, do it twice,stropping wont hurt,but i dont see the need. my knifes are sooooo sharp. i love this sharpener.
2092111
There are two levels of stones: sharpening and polishing. Some stones up to 4,000 grit still sharpen. Beyond that, the stones polish. Both are important. But this range is really for sharpening straight razors. For just dull knives, this tri-stone might work, though the roughest side is still probably not rough enough to tackle really dull blades.
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I found this stone to be very soft and the clay easily comes off. This sharpener clay might be better for specific type of kitchen knives metals which require very acute sharpness. For other rougher blades ie garden tools I might look for a rougher tool to sharpen. I know some use a real fine grinding wheel with electric motor to sharpen their lawn tools including lawn mower blades. I guess how much time you got and how sharp you want your device.