nicelydoesit Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 ive just recently baught my first decent knife from helle and it came razor sharp witch i was really impressed with and also got a diamond wetstone but ive tried to sharpen the knife back to its original state after it went blunt but cant get it nowhere near to its original sharpness is there anyone here with a few tips i could try out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 The best way is to put the whetstone on a flat surface and lay the bevel of the blade flat on it, then increase the angle a bit and draw your knife across the stone as if you were trying to slice a very thin layer off of the stone. Do this 3-4 times on each side and check sharpness. It's important not to vary the angle of the blade too much and not to use too much pressure. the diamond whetsone will take quite alot off so you will need a finer stone (ceramic probably) to finnish and after that a leather strop to get a razor edge. Check sharpness by holding up a piece of paper and with very little pressure slice into the edge, if it cuts without tears and without bending the paper you have a sharp knife. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Go buy a Spyderco sharpener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 1500 or 2000 wet and dry, finish on a strop. if your near me ,bring it round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 1500 or 2000 wet and dry, finish on a strop. if your near me ,bring it round. It's about time I tried to slice my finger off again Mark tests his knives by trying to bring his finger to a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) do you mean this. Edited October 21, 2010 by markbivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Bled like a stuck pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 That's the one your stitches were not up to much either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 nice...! take it you came to the conclusion that the knife was sharp enough! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 although It'll probably get slated for not being the best, I picked this up from MAPLINS for £10, simple to use, quick and gets blunt stuff, sharp again http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/eastl...s/Image0351.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonevo Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 screwfix or toolstation do a sharpener but also maplins do these very cheap http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...71&T=Module Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Watch Ray the man do what he does best part1 part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para90 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) sorry guys is it jst me or does he get right up your nose too lol he knows his stuff but he s no mick dundee haha id love to see him just once take a can of lager out his pocket and go for it to wash down his dung beetle burger his wee m8 that is second to none on the plants is even worst lol where do they find these annoying squeeky clean ahhhhh!!!! ........ ill stop there bloody nice knife though ...... im a carpenter and only use my fine oilstone on my skinning knifes ...more than adequate Edited October 21, 2010 by para90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 his wee m8 that is second to none on the plants is even worst lol where do they find these annoying squeeky clean ahhhhh!!!! ........ ill stop there This I agree with no comment on the rest of your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para90 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) This I agree with no comment on the rest of your post no offence intended i love his programmes mucker really but hell he needs a bit of carisma and a few lighthearted ...even jokes or something to break up the seriousness he seems to think it all is ...smile fgs ray Edited October 21, 2010 by para90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 no offence intended i love his programmes mucker really but hell he needs a bit of carisma and a few lighthearted ...even jokes or something to break up the seriousness he seems to think it all is ...smile fgs ray None taken. I know what you mean he is a bit serious, i think thats why he dosent get more air time. Maybe they should give him his own show like the crystal maze only they put all these overnight celebrities in life and death situations where they are given a twig and a bit of string to escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para90 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 None taken. I know what you mean he is a bit serious, i think thats why he dosent get more air time. Maybe they should give him his own show like the crystal maze only they put all these overnight celebrities in life and death situations where they are given a twig and a bit of string to escape. mano a mano with beargrills lol ray is never gonna win a race over the mountains ...escape and evation..... but might make up a blow dart pipe and stick the bear in the back lol loved the one when they were in france on the river spearing fish with his auld m8 with the white muslim beard lol . soz but cant recall the name of the river but they had to get permission to use the tranquill setting ...top viewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve'o Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1-CDNaSFs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPRiJ_YnSCI...feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjKd3g9GFG8...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicelydoesit Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 thanks for the tips they are quite helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsarmy Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Go buy a Spyderco sharpener I will second that. I would not part with my sharpmaker for love nor money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 And I'll treble it... Spyderco the way to go. Makes sharpening to a razors edge child's play. It will not restore a completely knackered edge though, if it's really out of shape use a Lansky to put a bevel on then finish with the Spyderco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Ive been using one of them blade-tec things, gets a really good edge on my opinal knife but although it does sharpen it I am bit worried it is damaging my Buck knife when I use it on that. Anyone got any thoughts on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Ive been using one of them blade-tec things, gets a really good edge on my opinal knife but although it does sharpen it I am bit worried it is damaging my Buck knife when I use it on that.Anyone got any thoughts on these? Yep, they're crapola! Fine on a cheap knife but use it on anything half decent and you'll be doing a great disservice to the blade as it chews it's way through the steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anim al Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 it all looked a bit long winded,, but it certainly looked well worth it at the end bet ya cant pick one of those knives up for a tenner cheers al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southdowns_stalking Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Can buy a set of Japanese Waterstones in 1000, 6000, Nagura and holder for £54 off of Ebay. Christmas present, just want i need for my Buck knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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