does it work well with kitchen and pocket knives using high grit belts
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I have not used it for those items. However, Sorby make attachments for knives and special grits for them and I see no reason it would not be great. My primarily us it on wood turning tools and I am very pleased.
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Carrie,Yes it does. I first would recommend the knife jigs for sharpening these. There are two different sizes depending on the size of your blade, Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig Small Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig LargeI used the 600 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 600 Grit followed by the 1200 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 1200 Grit and the 3000 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 3000 Grit and my kitchen knives were nearly as sharp as my straight razor.Also, I have only the highest praise for Hartville tool who is selling this product via amazon. They have absolutely wonderful customer service. Carrie,Yes it does. I first would recommend the knife jigs for sharpening these. There are two different sizes depending on the size of your blade, Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig Small Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig LargeI used the 600 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 600 Grit followed by the 1200 grit trizact belt Robert... » Read More Carrie,Yes it does. I first would recommend the knife jigs for sharpening these. There are two different sizes depending on the size of your blade, Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig Small Robert Sorby Proedge Knife Jig LargeI used the 600 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 600 Grit followed by the 1200 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 1200 Grit and the 3000 grit trizact belt Robert Sorby Proedge Trizact Belt 3000 Grit and my kitchen knives were nearly as sharp as my straight razor.Also, I have only the highest praise for Hartville tool who is selling this product via amazon. They have absolutely wonderful customer service. « Show Less
498807
I sharpen my lathe tools. I hand sharpen my pocket knife on this but have not bought the holder to do it. I use if I remember correctly the 3000 grit belt for what I do
498808
I have not used it for that but I imagine it would work great. Works very well on chisels and lathe tools.
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Sorry, but I haven't used it for anything but turning chisels. It does a great job on a gouge, so I would assume it would work well on knives. I would think unless you have a very dull knife, the finer grits would be better for maintenance.
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I've only worn it as a horizontal carry belt knife, just as a disclaimer. I have had the knife for nearly a year now, and it's slipped out of its sheath once (a couple days ago, doing yard work). I had been applying pressure to my waist, so I don't think that really counts, but it can slip out if the right (very rare, and highly unlikely) circumstances arise.
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Yes, you can, if you handle it correctly, especially large knives and kitchen tools. For REAL precision, please check out http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multifunction-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_16310091_b3_3_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=163MAY44QJWDSZT9BEHW It is pocket size and is absolutely awesome. I collect these things, and that one blew me away. The problem here is the sharpening ANGLE, and if you are not precise it will just go it's way. Another important point is HOW you finish your job, INTO or AWAY from the blade. Lots of info on YouTube. Be SHARP !
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I can't give you definite 'yes' however I've used it on a wide variety of knives without any problems.
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How well does it work on pocket knives with less than a 3-inch blade? With much difficulty...that's for sure. I have a Buck 1" blade pocket knife that I keep on my key chain. I free hand to sharpen this blade without using the sharpening guide. I'm not as proficient as I'd like to be using the WSKTS-KO. Never the less, omitting the guide when sharpening this particular knife suffices for me. Good luck.
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The instructions for serrated knives are a bit different than for a normal straight edge. Most Serrated knifes have a beveled side and a flat side. Only sharpen the flat side with the finest grit belt. I haven't tried this yet but I don't see any reason why it won't work
1547283
The sheath does have a thin nylon fabric belt loop which would probably work ok -- but this hatchet is pretty sharp which could be a problem if it slipped out! I'd rather carry it in a day pack or something.
747698
Absolutely! Great sheath and even better knife... I carry it on my old GI belt and it has no fitment issues
234235
I use it with my Global knife and it works great for honing every other time I use the knife... and I am chopping or prepping with the knives almost every day. my 2 cents...
613481
I have used the sharpener for a variety of kitchen knives and it seemed to do the job. I think--especially for the price--it would work for pocket and hunting knives.
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I have not used it that much, but I do run it across a steel before each use. I do this with ALL my knives. I have no problems so far.
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With stainless steel it works very very well! It's worth buying just to keep your home knives and things like pocket knives really sharp. After my experience with trying to sharpen my own KABAR, I'll never again subject my Kabar to the AccuSharp. It just seems to remove too much metal & destroy the edge I'd had on it for a long time. Others may have had a different experience, but I'll go back to sharpening my Kabar the old fashioned way, with a wet stone!
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Yes, it can be used to sharpen turning tools. The belt comes down to the table.
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Should be fine. I don't own any ceramic knives, honestly. But I'd say if you took it nice and slow and didn't crank the belt speed all the way you should probably not have any problems. Also be careful with the lower grit belts as they take off a lot of material.
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Yes, I sharpen my pocket knives and outdoor knives on it! Get a set of edge pro stones though
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It has the capability with the course belt, but there are better options. A cheap angle grinder with a 100 grit wheel would be a better approach. If the work sharp us all you have it will do it.
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my ka-bar has a hard plastic sheath and can be attached to a combat utility belt in numerous ways. i am pleased with my ka-bar and would recommend it to anyone seeking a multi-use, sturdy utility knife.