What is your preferred method for sharpening the A1? (being a full convex blade)
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Go to fallkniven's website, they will provide the best answer for you, there are also several videos online
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I would use what the manufacturer recommends (fallkniven), remember your knife comes with I believe a 2 year guarantee, using any method other than whetstone could void your warranty. I use DC4 and it works fine, Hope this helps
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If you use a waterstone, then just apply your normal strokes. All your are doing is sharpening the apex, so no special technique is required. In other words, typical sharpening methods on rods or waterstone will have similar effects on the edge, and no effect on the convex grind of the A1 blade.
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Personally I just use the spyderco sharpmaker. Seen here - http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77 It works beautifully to sharpen knives, among other things as well. It's on a amazon for just under $60. Seen here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q9C4AE
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Haven't had to sharpen it. It shouldn't need to be sharpened for some time unless you are really hard on the knife. I have used a leather strop to touch up blade and hone after use. When you buy the knife, it comes with sharpening recommendations on the box.
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I am sorry; I just keep the knife in my car for emergencies, and have not tried to sharpen it yet. I cannot answer your question.
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Like all Fallkniven knives, the A1 has a convex edge. Consequently, a traditional sharpening/whetstone can be used if you employ a rolling motion on the stone. By this, I mean as you slide the edge along the stone, you would start with the spine at a rather low angle to the stone and raise it as you get to the actual edge. It's tricky. Using a typical approach to sharpening a convex edge will only damage/change the shape. The Sharpmaker will work but be careful not to over use it. The best method is to use sandpaper and strops. Use 600 to 1500 grit sandpaper (grits higher than 600 can be found in auto parts stores and are used for primer sanding). Start with the 600 on a mouse pad for cushion and carefully drag the blade across the paper with the edge as the trailing edge a half dozen times on each side. Then go to the next sandpaper grade. Maintain the same angle - no need to roll due to the mouse pad. When done, if you want a really finished/polished edge use a leather strop starting with black compound and with a different strop surface use the green. Experiment and you will be amazed.
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I am to! I use my 14" one for leveling cakes and they are usually frozen when I do. I have accidentally cut myself several times because the blade is so dang sharp that even being careful I sometimes get nicked.
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Like Bmeister i have used the Accusharp shapener, but only every couple months. I steel the knife at least once a week and that restores the sharp edge. My knife is over 2 yrs old now and in daily use. I still like it....a lot
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How well an edge holds up depends a lot on use and the steel in the blade in addition to how the cutting edge is created - many people feel that a convex edge is better for staying power than a v grind but it is debatable. With the KME most people will primarily produce a v grind, or a v grind with a more obtuse angle for the actual cutting edge, though it is possible to build and maintain convex edges with the system. Either cutting edge can be put on a knife with a hollow grind (concave). Hope that helps
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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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I angle the knife slightly to the left for three strokes and then repeat with the knife tilted slightly to the right. You want to still pull the knife towards you with every stroke. That's the method I use and it works great for me. My knives have never been sharper.
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You could probably sharpen it yourself, but I would take it to a professional to make sure the blade stays straight. There is probably one close to where you live or work.
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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.
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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.
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Sharpen the blade with a fine grade oil stone along the bevel only. Use WD-40 and a rag to clean sap off the blade before honing the edge.
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google it...I think you use a knife or blade with a level as a straight line
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I use light pressure - starting on the medium stone. If the blade is very dull use many repetitions and make use of the different angles. Then I switch to the fine stone. I also purchased the ultra stone to finish dressing the edge. Patience is the most important part. Once you get the technique down you will quickly sharpen knives.
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I use alcohol to keep mine clean and use my Lansky sharpening kit to sharpen them. You can only do it 2 maybe 3 times before it shaves to much metal and they don't come together close enough anymore
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The blade is relatively sharpened on the main and the drop of the blade. You will probably have to touch both up a bit if you want a razor edge .
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I would suggest purchasing a work sharp sharpening system or a wicked edge sharpening system....I've gotten great results from both
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I used one for years before replacing it, for $10. seems worthwhile. If you really want to though, then the same way you'd sharpen most knives/scissors. or with a wet rock. go nuts.
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I use a diamond machining technology (DMT) sharpener--fine + medium surfaces. Actually, I use only the fine and amazingly enough that seems sufficient. The one I have no longer appears to be listed on Amazon, but I would think any fine DMT sharpener would be OK--they're relatively inexpensive. The closest I can come to what I have isDMT D4F 4-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Sharpener Fine