What is the best way to remove the black coating from the cutting edge so I can begin to sharpen the kukri?
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I tried to use alcohol to remove the rest of the decal, and the black coating went with it. I did the entire blade and repainted it.
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I didn't notice a black coating on the cutting edge. If it has one the sharpening process should remove it.
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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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Use a file, if the file gets loaded up wipe it off on a steel bristled wire brush, it'll clear the paint out and you can keep at it. I only use a file to sharpen mine and I have no problem getting it to go through inch thick or slightly larger branches with a single swing. A machete doesn't need a razor edge, it needs a serviceable one that can be resharpened quickly in the field. Most professionals who use machetes regularly keep a file with them just for sharpening it every now and again.
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Hi,My wife (Mrs. Olsen) recommends a long, thin blade spatula or even a table knife to remove the krumkake. She doesn't recommend oiling the iron's faces as she believes the batter will do the job fine after you get going. Possibly a very light rub with butter at the start would be OK. We set the dial on #3 + a bit. They should be a light golden color. Don't over cook. Roll them asap. Enjoy, Mr. Olsen.
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I took the blade off to clean it. Be advised the blade is very sharp. Watch how u handle it.
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Once you remove it from the roll you can take a plastic Saran Wrap, put it around is and cut it with the plastic wrap still around it. The knife that you are using has to be really sharp.
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The only way I know of to sharpen a set of blades like this is by using a rat tail diamond hone. It is skill dependent and time consuming. Highly recommend purchasing a spare set of blades and scrap the idea of sharpening.
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you must have one darn sharp knife to be able to do that.... i suspect the metal from the knife blade just "colored" the sharpening sticka little bit. hit it with a scotchbrite scrubbie and it will probably turn white again. that's what i did.
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Yeah, just line it up with the given line, and close it slowly, the one I got has a pretty sharp blade, I even cut a grain of rice.
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Pinch the two black things together and pull them out away from the base. With the two black pinched together, insert the pencil and then let go of the black things. Start turning the the handle and the black things move back to the base. You will then have a perfectly sharpened pencil.
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I use the polishing wheels; the stones will not put an edge on any knife, not even Wurstof. Wurstof recommends using the polishing wheeles, the one one right end. The sharpener does a great job.
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I used Kyocera sharpener to remove small chips from my knife. As far as I know big chips can not be repaired.
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From what I've experienced I would use a wet stone first then keep the edge straight with the ceramic steel. After that I would use the ceramic steel before and after each use. Your knife should stay sharp longer with minimal effort.
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Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge.
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Use a light grit sand paper, and give it a light sanding till the black is gone. Then wipe down with damp cloth to remove dust. Coat with vegetable oil, and wipe with paper towel to remove excess. Hope this helps.
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Swivel the locking lever and pop it out. It's not hard to do. Take the old blade with you to the store as there is a bewildering selection.
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You could do it the old-fashioned way with a whetstone and some honing oil, or you could try a sharpening tool. I'm very pleaser with the SelecTool http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004BTIS7I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1401299383&sr;=8-1π=SL75
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As far as the serrations I use a diamond rod. For the edge I use a small diamond stone very lightly, going with the edge and then away to take off the wire edge.
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Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most... » Read More Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. « Show Less