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Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 02:59 AM
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hetman
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A friend turned me on to these last hunting season works great: Warthog Curve http://www.v-sharp.com/
"Lesser mortals are pitied for the misfortune in not being born Texan."
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 04:00 AM
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Dink Dodger
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I still use a Lanskey. I also use an Arkansas soft stone occasionally That thing looks like something from a doctor's office
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 04:01 AM
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SapperTitan
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Just started using the work sharp and love it.
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 05:46 AM
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emory73m
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 12:08 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I have the wheels like the guys at the gun shows, recently did an impulse buy on a Ken Onion, and a lot of different stones.
These days I generally use my oldest 2 sided stone, then follow with a steel and finish with a strop.
I used the Ken Onion once and it's OK but won't do anything that I can't do with a stone.
I prefer high carbon blades more than stainless of any kind.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 12:11 PM
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Kev®
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I use my 2x72 grinder with a worn out 180 grit belt, followed by a leather strop.
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/20/15 12:18 PM
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Classic Rocks
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1"x30" belt sander from HF with belts from 80gr-??micron
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/21/15 09:08 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Work sharp all the way. I've got better things to do with my time then spending hours with a stone.
to each his own
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/22/15 02:02 AM
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Franklin517
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Just bought a work sharp and I'm happy with it
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
[Re: hetman]
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03/22/15 02:06 AM
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hetman
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those work sharps look nice but don't fit in a day pack very well
"Lesser mortals are pitied for the misfortune in not being born Texan."
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/22/15 02:05 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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With a good steel that's been heat treated correctly you don't have to worry about sharpening in the field. I can use any of my knives after the worksharp on at least 3 or more animals before I need to sharpen the blade. I do like the one you posted for carrying in the field if you need it.
Last edited by Pitchfork Predator; 03/22/15 02:07 PM.
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/22/15 04:30 PM
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dkershen
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Work sharp all the way. I've got better things to do with my time then spending hours with a stone.
to each his own Ditto
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/22/15 06:06 PM
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J.G.
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those work sharps look nice but don't fit in a day pack very well Worksharp makes a handheld. Coarse, fine, ceramic, leather, all on one tool. And it does a fine job!
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/23/15 08:06 PM
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pir7tr
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/25/15 12:12 AM
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Nighteagle
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I bought 2 ken onion work sharps for my store in crowley and we use them to sharpen customers knives every day...easy way to get your knives razor sharp
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Re: Knife sharpners what do you use
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03/25/15 12:57 AM
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