terry b Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 hiya all can anyone recommend a decent knife sharpener preferably pocket sized something that will just keep that fine edge cheers terry b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) FallKniven DC4 Edited August 8, 2009 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 It aint pocket sized or convenient, but the Lanski sharpening system will give you such a good edge you wont need to worry about a top up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'd recommend the blade-tech. Handy to keep in your pocket or on your keys and always keeps my knife sharp. Regards, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seisobs Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Blade-tech, excellent if your knife blade is thin. If it's thick - Forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetandsteel Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Another vote for Bladetech. Gets thumbs up from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 It aint pocket sized or convenient, but the Lanski sharpening system will give you such a good edge you wont need to worry about a top up. Best sharpener i have found, gives a razor sharp edge, any decent knife will keep for an age. If you have to sharpen your knife again when out you may need to look at a new knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) i've just been introduced to Diamond Steels - they put an amazing edge on a knife but they ain't small. http://www.russums-shop.co.uk/products-Dia...-10in_KT032.htm i do have a bladetech, which as stated works well with thin blades (but it also chomps through them very quickly) Edited August 9, 2009 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry b Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 hi all thanks for replies and info cheers terry b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 It aint pocket sized or convenient, but the Lanski sharpening system will give you such a good edge you wont need to worry about a top up. Axe did my Buck knife last year sometime for me, and it's still got a evil edge to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Blade-tech, excellent if your knife blade is thin. If it's thick - Forget it. Agreed, definitly, didnt think to say that Regards, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I don't know if I bought a duff one, but I can't get on with my blade tech at all. It takes an awful lot of metal off the blade and doesn't seem to put a particularly good edge on it It takes a bit more effort, but a small Arkansas oil stone is my favourite method. Edited August 9, 2009 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXX73 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_...e=1&jump=44 Ain't small but gets knives razorsharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) The request was for a pocket sized sharpener, I think given the requirements my suggestion for the DC4 is the best solution. It'll do many sizes of blade, thick or thin blades, carbon, stainless or hardened steel, it doesn't chomp massive bits of your blade, it can be used to remove nicks and dinks, the edge it gives is superior and long lasting, it doesn't need lubrication, it stays flat so you won't get an uneven bevel it's not ridiculously expensive. The trouble with the blade tech is that it doesn't cope with thick blades and gives a sawtooth rough edge that is sure to dull within a few uses. The DC4 is a pocket sized, cost effective sharpener that gives a razor edge and is used by people that rely on a sharp knife almost everyday of their lives, Ray Mears, Lars Falt et al... Edited August 10, 2009 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsession..._secondid=42205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I don't know if I bought a duff one, but I can't get on with my blade tech at all. It takes an awful lot of metal off the blade and doesn't seem to put a particularly good edge on it It takes a bit more effort, but a small Arkansas oil stone is my favourite method. The Blade-Tech is a pocket sized sharpener with some limitations. I have found that using moderate force does a quick sharpen job with less loss of steel than occurs when being too forceful. I agree that the edge is not great and can be better achieved by oilstone and leather strop. Use it with a good support behind it. A wooden fence post behind, allows a full sweep of the blade through the tool with no danger of damage to the point. Pocket or utility knives can be maintained easily but I think for the more expensive hunting knives a less abrasive process should be used. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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