Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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What do y'all use/recommend for sharpening? Waterstone? Oilstone? Diamond?
If this doesn't make any sense, someone please send me a PM, been drinking all night
I've pretty much used everything.
Waterstones are a pain in the butt, they leave a mess. That being said, if you want a hairsplitting edge like no other, this is the route to go. But that's only if you're willing to rub your tool for hours to get what you want
Personally, I have no need for an edge that is that level of sharp
Oil stones are even more of a pain in the ass. Lube everywhere
Diamond stones are good if you're willing to put in the time to learn the appropriate amount of pressure to your stroke
For touch ups, I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker. So far, I have yet to find another system that takes the guesswork out of sharpening. With a steady supply of Barkeepers Friend to keep the stones clean, you should be good for awhile. I almost never use the white stones, a coarse edge is good for my purposes
For a knife I've used and abused and needs the edge completely redone, I use a Harbor Freight 1x30 belt sander. Only thing with this system is that it hogs off a lot of steel, so I try to use it sparingly
For very very light touch ups, I use a leather strop from Stropman. Great handmade product from the US of A
Yes, I've run out of masturbation jokes
Take the time to learn how to sharpen. If you can't maintain your tools, you don't deserve to have them
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That makes absolute sense and is very helpful information. I do have the Spyderco rig. I'm not sure I need to have the keenness you describe for a waterstone, but for purposes of pure geekery I might invest in one and learn the craft. It would come in handy if I ever add some nice Japanese steel to my kitchen arsenal.
Thanks for the feedback folks!
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Picked up an Emerson CQC-10 and a Strider SMF last week, will try and post pics if my home computer doesn't
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one for each day of the week eh…
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Not my most intelligent of decisions
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Umm, I disagree man, that is a very impressive collection by any knife enthusiasts standards. I say you have made great decisions…
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^Backed.
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Almost bought a Hinderer folder this past weekend, was only $260.00…Might go back and pick it up if the gun/knife
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It is, very nice knife…I hope it's still there if I decide to go back.
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Blackheart you passed on a XM-18??? In the 2 hundreds??? Or was it a ZT?
"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"
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Not sure if it was a ZT…Might have been...I was looking at a lot of knives. I'm going to go back if I get time
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I did see a new xm-18 on eBay. Think it was in the 600s. I thought they were normally a four-figure proposition.
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$600
Is a good price"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"
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Not sure if it was a ZT…Might have been...I was looking at a lot of knives. I'm going to go back if I get time
this week after work and look at it again,$260 is about the retail price for a ZT560/561. It's a great knife for the price, but that's not exactly a good deal. I've seen some NIB for less that $200, though that's few and far between
Knives out of Hinderer's shop retail about $400 for a stock flat ground blade, a few hundred more for a custom ground blade. Secondary market is $600+ for a flat ground blade and over $1k for a custom ground blade
The vast majority of Hinderer's out there are flat ground blades
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It was probably a ZT then for that price. I'll keep an eye open at the gun/knife show this coming weekend for
a better price on the ZT, I'm sure there will be a good variety to choose from at better prices I hope.
