Sharpening Knives -- Best so Far

[Keta]

It's amazing what you can make with a drill press, a belt sander and time.

[swill88]

Most of my shapenings are chisels or plane irons; knives not so much.
A flattening plate is crucial.
I like a hollow grind so it's a grinding wheel and then water stones for the micro bevel. Leather strop or polishing after that helps but , for the work I do, skip it.

Really can't say what's best for a knife blade.

I know some guys use a spray adhesive on hardwood or plate glass and wet/dry papers and gets real sharp.

scary sharp.

this post was about knives... sorry to hijack

[Zimbass]

Tom: For years I shaved with a straight razor that belonged to my father, I used an India stone...which is very fine and a leather strop which had a rosin side and a leather side to finish the blade. Best shave I ever had, I just got lazy and started to use a new stile razor about 15 years ago. It's true that a stone will do a much finer job on a blade with lots of time and effort. I had a German steel hunting knife that I had honed to a razors edge that blade is still as sharp today as it was 45 years ago. My son has that knife today and still uses it for skinning and dressing deer.

I like the idea of the belt sander here because it is multi purposed and can do a decent job on a blade with care as well as shape small parts.

Joe 

Looking at your photo, that razor don't work so good Joe 

[CapeFish]

I use this, it works like a charm and does chisels and scissors as well:

http://www.knifesharpners.co.za/shop/multi-edge/multi-edge-220/?catalog_mode=on

[Keta]

Looking at your photo, that razor don't work so good Joe  

It does look like he missed a spot.

[Reel 224]

Oh you guys are tough    Joe

[foakes]

This is my everyday carry knife.

My Dad always taught me, whether out in the field, or out to dinner, or in Church -- a man should always have a clean handkerchief, a comb, two band aids in his wallet, and a pocket knife with more than one blade (in case one breaks, or is not the proper application).

Never forgot that -- old school, I guess.  But it is surprising just how many times a day the pocket knife comes in handy.

No particular reason for this knife to be a favorite -- just a combination of sentimental family memories, decent quality, nice action, and old traditional design.  Been in the family for around 70 years, or so.

Best,

Fred

[alantani]

i tried a belt sharpener a while back and didn't care for the way it left the tip, so i gave it to dad and he loves the thing.  the edges are super clean and sharp, but all the tips of his knives are rounded.   

i've used a spyderco bench stone for my blades.  it's ALOT of work and you have to keep after the blades constantly, but it's worth it.  i carry a kershaw assist pocket knife and i love the way it freaks out the girls at work when i flip it open to open up an envelope or a bag of chips.  i've always kept the blade spooky sharp.  it makes a great letter opener!!!!! 

[Tiddlerbasher]

1 x 30 belt sander 3m Trizact belts - finish with leather strop (glued to lump of mdf - stops the blade becoming convex )

[Reel 224]

Well gentleman and ladies, I purchased the 1"X30" belt sander from Harbor Freight today and set it up which took a little time but I found the one that I purchased to be powerful and very good for sharpening utility knives. I am very satisfied with it. You do have to adjust the belt support and table to allow for some clearance, about 1/16" to 1/8" As far as I'm concerned it was a great suggestion.

After setting up the belt sander Ruth and I celebrated with a bottle of Chainti Reserve 10 year old I had one large wine glass and some cheese and Peaches. Ill be honest, it's a wonder I am able to type on the computer right now It's been a while since I have drank any wine so I feel pretty good right now..thank you! Fred I have a pocket knife like that made by Remington with the choke blade for changing chokes in you shotgun and a punch for making a hole in a turkey leg for as tag.

Joe

[foakes]

Beautiful knife, Joe --

This is a good company to buy from --

In addition to carrying leather belts, grit up to 3000 -- and a ton of sharpening items -- they have a service where they sharpen knives to razor fineness -- with a 24 hour turn-around.  They also do repairs.

Of course, most of us will sharpen our own -- or die trying...

The only reason I bring this up -- is since they use what they sell, have experts on board, offer service, and have great reviews -- and good value pricing -- they know what they are about.

No Pilgrims at this company --  no drama -- just results.

Not just an Amazon reseller -- they know blades.

Free shipping and reasonable pricing on tough to find items.

Check out the link:

http://www.theedgemasters.com/SharpeningSuppliesforSale.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9o-vBRCO0OLi2PfPkI8BEiQA8pdF4DvXmWLrluNLrfXJyyeBpVvznT9LXbQceyXaG9CwEicaAjPQ8P8HAQ

[bluefish69]

I take my kitchen & fillet knives to a place in Brooklyn that sharpens knives for the Cooking Channel.

Mike

[Shark Hunter]

Take a pic or two for us when you Sober up Joe.

[Tiddlerbasher]

Be very careful if you use a leather belt on a belt sander. Whether just plain oiled, or loaded with chrome dioxide or similar - they are agressive. They can create a bigger burr instead of removing one. I did try one (and really percevered for some time) I went back to using a strop mounted on mdf (to prevent the blade becoming convex). Another thing with power belt strops is they sttrrreeeetch very easily. When done remove immediately. I didn't (costly mistake )
The belts I would recommend are 3M Trizact. They ar not the cheapest but -they don't clog - they outlast cheap belts by a country mile - For metal I won't use anything else.

[Reel 224]

Take a pic or two for us when you Sober up Joe.

I'm sober and ready to take some pictures. That wine really did go straight to my head