What sharpener would you recommend to use with this hard steel?
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I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer to do it this way but it's worth it. I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer... » Read More I recommend this... Gatco 10006 Ultimate diamond hone sharpening system There is a little bit of a learning curve. I use the 22 degree slot. You can achieve a professional, polished razor sharp edge every time. Start off with the course hone first. Work it evenly both sides until you establish the 22 degrees. Then move on to the medium for a few and then to the fine hone. Little trick....If you move the hone down the length of the blade (from the grip to the tip) it will make an extremely smooth even SHARP edge. Takes a little longer to do it this way but it's worth it. « Show Less
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I use the KME sharpening system. I have many, many knives and did a lot of research on quality sharpening systems and purchased the KME. I have recommended it often and will continue to do so. There is also the Wicked Edge for twice the price to start.The KME is about $129.00 and $150.00Wicked Edge $ 299.00 up to $1799.00 (no i didnt make a typo) for their PRO series.Hope this helps.
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The S30V steel in the Kershaw Blur holds an edge very well and is not that hard to sharpen with the right system. I use the KME sharpening system with the diamond stones. Other diamond stones will work just as well but the KME system keeps the angle of sharpening consistent thereby saving time.
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I have not sharpened mine yet and it has held a very sharp edge quite well since new. I carry it every day and take great care of it. When it needs sharpening I will use my (Smith's DBSF 6-Inch Diamond Sharpening Stone - Fine) and I use (Smith's HON1-4OZ Honing Solution, 4-Ounce) both of these are available at Amazon $25 stone $5 for the solution. I am very careful when sharpening my knives and I'd never use a sharpening machine although I can't say if any are worth using I just prefer to carefully sharpen by hand.
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I use the KME sharpening system. I have many, many knives and did a lot of research on quality sharpening systems and purchased the KME. I have recommended it often and will continue to do so. There is also the Wicked Edge for twice the price to start. The KME is about $129.00 and $150.00 Wicked Edge $ 299.00 up to $1799.00 (no i didnt make a typo) for their PRO series. Hope this helps.
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Check out this midway page for descriptions:http://www.midwayusa.com/TechnicalNotes/application_pages/knife_steel_and_handle_material_chart.htmAlso check out Spyderco on Wikipedia. 8Cr13MoV appears to be the softest, a chinese stainless steel. 440 is next hardest and S30v is the hardest. S30V is also apparently the hardest to sharpen - haven't needed to sharpen it yet, but have no problem spending the needed time with a wet stone. Seems to retain an edge very well. Good Luck.
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We use a ceramic knife sharpener. They do get dull but carry a pretty good edge. I would recommend these to you. My wife loves them.
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"hard" is relative. It works well for Gerber steel but VG10 is a bit different. Hard steel will take longer. For that kind of blade steel you probably want a sharpener that has a carbide side and a ceramic side. You can do it, but it'll take a while.
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I've used the Premier. It does not work well -- it constantly breaks tips while sharpening.
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Use a grinder for a couple passes to expose the steel and sharpen the edge. After you grind off the coating a file or stone should do the trick.
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I have been using the included sharpening steel with good results. I have an electric sharpener 1-2 times a year on top of that.
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Hi Kullen,I have not actually needed a sharpener yet; however, I find the best sharpener for maintain this type of blade is a diamond or ceramic sharpening rod. Hope this helps. Thanks :-)
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That'll work just fine. It doesn't hold an edge very well, so constant sharpening will be needed. Any one of those handheld sharpeners with that sharpening V will be quickest and easiest way to go.
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I think the WorkSharp field sharpener is too course to give the SOG a fine honed edge. I use a fine diamond stone and get a great edge. Here's the amazon description of the one I use: DMT WM8EF-WB 8-Inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone-Extra Fine/Fine With Base. I've been using 2 DMT DuoSharp stones for years and they are great. I've got the Fine/Extra Fine and the Coarse/Medium and they have covered all my flat edge sharpening needs. A little water is all that's needed to use the stones.
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I don't use a ceramic sharpener for this steel. I find if you don't have a stone, a diamond rod sharpener followed by a strop gets this knife silly sharp. It's carbon steel so the diamond rod sharpeners' abrasive surface works well. Stropping helps this knife stay polished and shiny, as well. This is by far one of the sharpest knives I've ever come across. For ~$14, how can you go wrong?
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I use the product that came with the leather - if you run out you can get more at the hardware store. It actually comes in at least three different types [each a different color] - depends upon what you are sharpening and how fine a finish you desire.
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I agree with Damon but, I seriously doubt this is what you need. I've always used a file or small grinder to sharpen mine. They're coming out with new things all the time though. Drill Dr. has a new belt grinder which may work but, it's about $100 (available on Amazon). Try emailing Smiths - www.smithsproducts.com - they may have something or could direct you to another Amazon vendor. I've always had luck doing that.
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I have the wusthof 2 stage sharpener and you use the coarse then the fine sharpener according to some reviews I have read.
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I have the suggested sharpener and a regular one. Both work great but I prefer the Prismacolor one
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i use a regular plastic guarded knife sharpener....so far so good !obviously be careful, that beast is dangerous !!
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You can buy the Fiskars hand held sharpener pretty cheap and that works really well!!!