Bazooka Joe Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 A mate gave me this Mora a good few years ago, it's done the usual, skinning/chopping meat/fishing/bushcraft etc, & looking at it today I decided that it needed a bit of TLC. I think you'll agree it's had a rough paper round. The knife sharpening jig I made a while ago was the go to tool for the job, after the initial making & trying it out, I modified parts & changed to Diamond Files & Whetstones. All bought off the bay of plenty & tiddlywink Ebay, for not a lot of pennies + they do a cracking job, no need for the expensive J-pan stones, see links. The latter one is good for when you have sharpened your knife & just need to dress the burr after using it, nice little stone that fits in the pocket. 240#/600#/1000# Grit Professional Fixed Angle Diamond Home Kitchen Tool Knife Sharpening Stone Tool Knife Sharpener Whetstone https://www.aliexpress.com/item/240-600-1000-Grit-Home-Kitchen-Tool-Knife-Sharpener-Sharpening-Stone-3pcs-sets/32802583403.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.62514c4dBcYKNf 3000# ruby sharpener stone with base https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3000-ruby-sharpener-stone-with-base-Freeshipping-Dropshipping-1-piece-price-Ruby-oil-stone/767729079.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.62514c4dBcYKNf 10000# 3000# Grit Knife Razor Sharpener Stone Whetstone Polishing Tool Ebay Item No-282989828143 First two pictures show getting the angle right that's already ground on the knife, mark it with black ink marker, set the angle on the knife jig till the diamond file cleans the ink off level, then grind away till you dress the egde evenly all along the length of the knife. Next picture shows the angle getting dressed. After dressing both sides of the Mora I re-fit it back into the jig then increase the angle so I can re-sharpen the edge for the final time. Finish it off with the ruby stone below + a photo of the mirrored edge. It's now shining like a **** house door, akin to looking down the side of a razor blade & seeing the mirror like finish on the cutting edge. Top edge of the knife now, different clamp on the jig to dress the top. I finish it off blueing the blade, then re-fitting into the jig for a final dressing to highlight the cutting edge. A lot better than it was, & a lot sharper by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 i bet that is wicked sharp now............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 If you don’t mind me asking, how long did the sharpening and blueing process take overall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi D@S..roughly about an hour, the jig mskes all the differnce, so much easier with it keeping the blade in a fixed position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi Nice recovery of a good knife - the blueing on the blade - what form of bueing/process, was used please? L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Superb that! It now ready for a several more years of work. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Loki said: Hi Nice recovery of a good knife - the blueing on the blade - what form of bueing/process, was used please? L Birchwood Casey Super Blue, tbh I don't kmow how long the finish will last.. I was going to give it a white vinigar patina finish but didn't have any, if the blueing doesn't last that's what I'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Tidy job, that 👍 Might I ask why you put a secondary bevel on? Moras are normally a zero grind... 😯 Edited January 4, 2019 by CaptainBeaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, CaptainBeaky said: Tidy job, that 👍 Might I ask why you put a secondary bevel on? Moras are normally a zero grind... 😯 Personal preference tbh... easier to dress the edge with the stone in the link in the thread above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: Personal preference tbh... easier to dress the edge with the stone in the link in the thread above. Fair enough 🙂 I'd be interested to know how well the bluing lasts on the blade. Edited January 4, 2019 by CaptainBeaky Autocorrect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CaptainBeaky said: I'd be interested to know how well the bluing lasts on the blade. Same here, time will tell... One thing for certain is it's a lot better than it was... Edited January 4, 2019 by Bazooka Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Nice tidy job. I have used that blue on a number small items and it wears pretty well, but a blade is a whole different ball game, however it will evolve character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooops Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 awesome job Joe, it cleaned up really well ..... but what's really caught my eye is your jig Have you posted any thing on making it that you could point me at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Ooops said: awesome job Joe, it cleaned up really well ..... but what's really caught my eye is your jig Have you posted any thing on making it that you could point me at? https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/368902-knife_sharpening_jig/?tab=comments#comment-3498980 Fill ya boots....I've modified it since then, made small jigs for smaller blades, & a custom one for Opinel, & scissors. if you need any more help etc just PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 hello, i have one of those in a carbon blade, use it for gutting trout, cuts straight through the bone, just needs a wipe of oil, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooops Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 14/05/2019 at 00:47, Bazooka Joe said: if you need any more help etc just PM... Much appreciated BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Take a 1/4 thick kabar and razor it. More blood then I expected but damn it makes you fill like a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, NoBodyImportant said: More blood then I expected but damn it makes you fill like a man. The thickness of your beard I reckon it was blunt after the first stroke 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Rewulf said: The thickness of your beard I reckon it was blunt after the first stroke 😂 I have had a beard since 8 grade lol. Not much on top of my head though. I look like a 6ft tall dwarf from lord of the rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 5 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: I have had a beard since 8 grade lol. Not much on top of my head though. I look like a 6ft tall dwarf from lord of the rings. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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