sharpener question

[Georgia Terrapin]

Smith's brand is great. Here's what I use for small knives: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0051OY...g&sr=1-3-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124

They're sold locally at some sporting goods stores. I bought one for axes and one little pocket-sized one to carry in my "10 essentials" bag.

 

[ricksconnected]

Smith's brand is great. Here's what I use for small knives: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0051OYT2U/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=023b8b6746ff5d139b5d9a7657a2b65b&content-id=amzn1.sym.552bcbb2-81a1-4e8b-b868-3fba7d5af42a:amzn1.sym.552bcbb2-81a1-4e8b-b868-3fba7d5af42a&hsa_cr_id=4033161450401&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=313269f0-6e08-48ed-82cd-54fe40c92da5&pd_rd_w=2Ce5s&pd_rd_wg=CIrY2&qid=1670286859&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_2_img&sr=1-3-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124

They're sold locally at some sporting goods stores. I bought one for axes and one little pocket-sized one to carry in my "10 essentials" bag.

i hear these things rip your blade to shreds though?

 

[Georgia Terrapin]

Maybe they do -- I'm not a knife expert. But they worked a lot better than whatever lame thing I had been doing.

 

[happygoschmucky]

ok so what should i get tool wise as a starting point?
cant spend the bank but dont want bottom of the barrel bs either.

I have had good luck with these but ymmv

Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) Dia-Sharp Diamond Sharpening Stone Credit Card, Extra Fine, Fine & Coarse, 3 Pack https://a.co/d/eto5Rjg

 

[basstracker89]

I'm definitely not a pro. I usually have a different angle on both sides. But it will cut. I use a medium stone on all my knives.

 

[waydeo]

A medium and fine stone . start on medium stone at a 45* angle equal passes on both sides of blade ,then switch to fine stone 45* angle equal passes . If not as sharp as you want try a fine diamond stone for a few passes each side. Practice on a cheap knife till you get the hang of it. If you can shave the hair on arm you are plenty sharp.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

This one works well for me and was the most fool-proof sharpening system I've used right out of the box.

Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener

The Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener expands on the best-selling Original Knife and Tool Sharpener with more power, more flexibility, and more control as specified by legendary knife maker Ken Onion.

www.worksharptools.com

I thought these were fool proof. I got one a few years ago. I rounded the tip on a few knives and decided I would go back to my little hand held cheap v sharpener. We moved a year ago and I’ve never unpacked it. Guess I should buy some cheap knives and figure it out

 

[nicaburns]

maybe that helps… I am too far to offer to let you stop by but the burr is the key

 

[24on48hunting]

keep a 3 inch washeeta stone in my hunting bag

I need to get a small one for my pack.
I have one but it’s an 8” stone.

 

[basstracker89]

I need to get a small one for my pack.
I have one but it’s an 8” stone. View attachment 5071045

This is like mine, but mine is @ 4-5" long. It would be heavy for a pack, but it is a decent stone. If you got one of those sharpening sticks, that would probably take up less space and be light weight