A more portable Sharpmaker?
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A more portable Sharpmaker?
I've been trying to find a good portable field sharpener that works well for serrated knives, and it seems the best one out there is the Lanksy triangle stones. The problem with those is they aren't self contained, and tend to bang around on everything else in my bag. They're also a little shorter, which can make it a bit harder to sharpen some longer blades while holding on to them. Most of the other sharpeners I've found for serrations are all round stones, and tend to only work well on the serrations they fit, so they're not as versatile.
I seem to remember there being some talk about a more portable version of the Sharpmaker in the works some time ago, and was wondering if that was something that was still in the works, or was it abandoned?
I seem to remember there being some talk about a more portable version of the Sharpmaker in the works some time ago, and was wondering if that was something that was still in the works, or was it abandoned?
Chris
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Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?
sandpaper, bud. baton a stick in half and fold it over the sharp corner, or fold it over the spine of your saw / other knife / any straight piece of gear. touches up SE real quick.
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Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?
Oh I know. I've used sandpaper on the corner of a table before, and it worked well in the moment. I guess I'm always just looking for something more official and a little less "improvised".
Chris
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Well, I feel like a doofus. I've somehow completely forgotten about that one.
Chris
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?
Hi Chris,
I use a GoldenStone. We also have a 30 degree stand for it in-the-works that I expect to approve of shortly.
sal
I use a GoldenStone. We also have a 30 degree stand for it in-the-works that I expect to approve of shortly.
sal
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Vivi, if I want to take some sharpening sandpaper on my next backpack trip, what grits do you suggest I carry? Of course I'd start the trip with a sharp knife, around 15 dps, so just for touch-ups. I assume wet-or-dry sandpaper is best?
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What about buying a spare Sharpmaker rod and having a local tailor or seamstress (or gun holster or knife sheath maker) make an appropriately sized nylon pouch or suede slip cover for it?StuntZombie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:58 amI've been trying to find a good portable field sharpener that works well for serrated knives, and it seems the best one out there is the Lanksy triangle stones. The problem with those is they aren't self contained, and tend to bang around on everything else in my bag. They're also a little shorter, which can make it a bit harder to sharpen some longer blades while holding on to them. Most of the other sharpeners I've found for serrations are all round stones, and tend to only work well on the serrations they fit, so they're not as versatile.
I seem to remember there being some talk about a more portable version of the Sharpmaker in the works some time ago, and was wondering if that was something that was still in the works, or was it abandoned?
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^^ I was just going to suggest the same thing. Bring a spare rod with you, but I'm cheap and would say wrap it in a small towel/cloth :p
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My diamond rods came in some useful tubes for transporting any of the rod.
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This is exciting!
rex121 is the king of steel, but nature’s teeth have been cutting for hundreds of millions of years and counting :cool:
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Looks like I'll be adding one of those to the tool set then! Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!
Chris
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
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What about the rounded edge of a double stuff, also comes in suede pouch
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Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear
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Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?
That little double stone from Spyderco (some 13 cm long, give or take) with leather pouch works great for pocket knives. I put the leather pouch along a side of the thable-top, put the stone on top and sharpen. Works surprisingly well. Once I am done I strop the blade on the pouch.
EDIT: read the details of the OP too late, sorry. Yes, using the edges could work, but they are chamfered, so that could be an issue
EDIT: read the details of the OP too late, sorry. Yes, using the edges could work, but they are chamfered, so that could be an issue
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How about a diafold?
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Matus wrote: That little double stone from Spyderco (some 13 cm long, give or take) with leather pouch works great for pocket knives. I put the leather pouch along a side of the thable-top, put the stone on top and sharpen. Works surprisingly well. Once I am done I strop the blade on the pouch.
EDIT: read the details of the OP too late, sorry. Yes, using the edges could work, but they are chamfered, so that could be an issue
Funny you mention that. I did notice that the corner of the CBN/Fine Double Stuff actually seems to be the right size and shape to work as well.
Chris
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Haves: Lava, Delica 4 Sante Fe Stoneworks, Spy-DK x2,
Just say NO to lined FRN
Re: A more portable Sharpmaker?
Hi Chris, I designed the Double Stuff 2 specifically with that feature for serrated edges.
Hey Chuck, I thought the Diafold had a tapered rod?
sal
Hey Chuck, I thought the Diafold had a tapered rod?
sal
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I thought so too Mr. G but that's the first pic I could grab and now that you mention it, that one doesn't seem to be tapered.
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It seems like my first pic isn't a genuine diafold file. I think this one is the real one. Good catch Mr, Glesser. :)
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Hi Chuck,
I noticed it because we've gotten quite a few serrated edges back that were really messed up by tapered rods. It's not likely that one can know exactly where to stop the stroke to the size of the serration and maintain the angle.
sal
I noticed it because we've gotten quite a few serrated edges back that were really messed up by tapered rods. It's not likely that one can know exactly where to stop the stroke to the size of the serration and maintain the angle.
sal