Knife sharpening

[rtr]

I need my Spyderco Delica sharpened in the Colorado Springs area, any recommendations?

[.40isthenew.45]

DIY... Lansky sharpener from Sportsmans for $31.99 http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Lansky-Deluxe-5-Stone-Knife-Sharpening-System/productDetail/Sharpening-Kits/prod9999004113/cat100815 (http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Lansky-Deluxe-5-Stone-Knife-Sharpening-System/productDetail/Sharpening-Kits/prod9999004113/cat100815)

Should pay for itself in just a few sharpenings or only one if you prevent somebody from messing up your Delica.

Even I can get a good edge with this kit.....

[StagLefty]

^ This I have the same kit and it works well for me. [Beer]

[anomad]

Make a trip to the Spyderco HQ store in Golden. They'll sell you a great sharpener and show you how to use it.

[BulletBill]

A very long, but useful and interesting read.


http://forums.egullet.org/topic/26036-knife-maintenance-and-sharpening/

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

I was at bass pro yesterday and they had the lansky 5 stone kit and I asked if they price matched and they do so I got it for 31.99. And this thing works great by far the best edge I've ever put on my own knives I might go get some diamond stones

[motorep]

Make a trip to the Spyderco HQ store in Golden. They'll sell you a great sharpener and show you how to use it.

Yep, do this..

[rustycrusty]

Also look at just using sandpaper and a mousepad. Buddy showed me this. I was able to take a chipped up BK2 and bring it to shave hair off my leg. Start at 600grit then 1000, then 2000.

2000 will cut hair. This is a grit used in straight razor sharpening.

Also- using a mousepad or other soft surface such as nail file makes the blade convexed- giving a stronger edge with more steel behind it.

[Cman]

If you don't want to do it yourself there is Ricks Edge on Swope 633-2390.
I've used him several times and he does a nice job.

[Wolfen]

the spyderco sharpmaker for small knives is just so easy. It makes short work of folders and especially if you have serrations.

[anomad]

the spyderco sharpmaker for small knives is just so easy. It makes short work of folders and especially if you have serrations.

Not having any serrated knives myself, I tuned up a couple bread knives at a friends house. I was quite surprised at how sharp they were after just a little attention. I had never tried sharpening a serrated blade before.

[buffalobo]

I was at bass pro yesterday and they had the lansky 5 stone kit and I asked if they price matched and they do so I got it for 31.99. And this thing works great by far the best edge I've ever put on my own knives I might go get some diamond stones

+1, got the Lansky 3pc diamond set a while back. Really liking it. Will be adding other pieces to the set.