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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 2, 2018 15:27:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Ted. Bookmarked the page so I can back to it.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 2, 2018 16:42:53 GMT -5
Thanks, Ted. Got stones but this looks like a good alternative. Been a while since I ground some steel. The real benefit for me is the speed it sharpens knives, the motor doesn’t turn very fast, so it isn’t like you are putting it on a carpenter’s belt sander. I am admittedly lazy, and to me the mundane chores suck. But then again, I tend to procrastinate on knife sharpening, and play musical chairs with all the knives until they all need attention. I sharpened all my knives at the speed of a bottle of beer with this new one. Years ago when I worked at a meat company, an old Hispanic butcher had a leg powered treadle to run the circular stone... when he was done sharpening a knife, it glided through meat like butter. There is a Ken Onion version of that sharpener also: www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WSKTS-KO-Sharpener-Edition/dp/B00EJ9CQKA |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 2, 2018 17:14:28 GMT -5
Of course I’d care, it’s my responsibility! Plus, I’d lose my Federal carry license if the person has a prior felony record. I only asked cos you told me to ask. That... is pretty darn funny! You teed that one up nicely, LL! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 17:41:56 GMT -5
I only asked cos you told me to ask. That... is pretty darn funny! You teed that one up nicely, LL! What’s funny is I don’t remember asking....lol |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 3, 2018 3:21:08 GMT -5
I feel the same about my 200 plus knives!! Back in the late 70’s while living in Georgia I went hunting for wild boar, they are “ nasty sob’s “ , so besides my 30/30 I decided to carry one of my 1911’s on my belt and a small 380 on my ankle holster. A hunting buddy asked “ you mind if I carry your 380 “? I told him straight out “ anyone that has the responsibility and license to carry a pistol would never lend a pistol to a friend or a family member, it ain’t happening “!! He was ticked off, but ask me if I care. For all I know he could have been a prior convicted felon! do you care? Thank's for noticing trailboss. @lonecoyote - see above.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 5:29:56 GMT -5
LL, “ask me if I care is an American expression “, used for years...meaning “ you think I really give a $hit “! It’s not a question, it’s a fact.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 3, 2018 6:53:54 GMT -5
LL, “ask me if I care is an American expression “, used for years...meaning “ you think I really give a $hit “! It’s not a question, it’s a fact. Oh I know. I just took you literally for the fun of it.  |
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Post by Baboo on Aug 3, 2018 7:23:51 GMT -5
When my blade gets dull I use Shell Lumber or Home Depot to supply a new Xacto knife or cardboard cutter...
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Post by Winton on Aug 3, 2018 8:15:54 GMT -5
Y'all are more hard core than I am. Most of the time that I use my knife is when I am opening a box of paper, or an envelope. The blade is a little more than 1".
When the tool no longer cuts like I want it to, I sharpen it. I would use a very fine grit belt sander to sharpen it. Turning tools are done on a bench grinder.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2018 11:07:08 GMT -5
Y'all are more hard core than I am. Most of the time that I use my knife is when I am opening a box of paper, or an envelope. The blade is a little more than 1". When the tool no longer cuts like I want it to, I sharpen it. I would use a very fine grit belt sander to sharpen it. Turning tools are done on a bench grinder. From one of the Amazon reviewers: I agree, most of my knife use is cutting shrink wrap and strapped pallet loads, so for my purposes it works well... the belts that come with it are pretty fine, but they have varying grits available for replacement. |
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 6, 2018 10:30:02 GMT -5
Gents, not to hyjack, but is there a thread on knives? I would like to get a nice blade for curly block and plugs but didn't want to start a new thread.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2018 12:09:32 GMT -5
Gents, not to hyjack, but is there a thread on knives? I would like to get a nice blade for curly block and plugs but didn't want to start a new thread. Look below on the second or third page...you’ll see a post I started........ “ Ladies & Gentlemen, are you into KNIVES “ If you have questions feel free atoask👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2018 12:27:29 GMT -5
This is what I use to sharpen the Opinel #09 blade... ![]()  Soak the stone completely for approximately 5min or so, and you're ready to sharpen away! |
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 7, 2018 8:17:49 GMT -5
Purchased a 6" Ulu with the matching 8" platter. Now I am prepared for pugs and if I have to skin a seal. Thanks for the tips! BTW I use a sushi stone that made for carbon blades. Wet sanding. Great for finishing the edge.  |
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Post by bambooshank on Sept 16, 2018 19:33:33 GMT -5
I’ve used this system for over 25 years and it’s found in some of the finest restaurants for the chef and their staff to keep their cutlery in top working condition, worth every penny. banjo  |
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Post by haveldad on Sept 16, 2018 19:40:24 GMT -5
I can't sharpen for shite. But I have a honing rod that normally does the trick
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 20:01:54 GMT -5
Strop ^^^^^^^ your knives with an old leather belt strapped to a banister rail using honing oil.........you’ll get an even razor sharp edge. Providing your blades edge is not completely dull.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 16, 2018 20:03:56 GMT -5
I’ve used this system for over 25 years and it’s found in some of the finest restaurants for the chef and their staff to keep their cutlery in top working condition, worth every penny. banjo I have delivered them units for years to restaurants, and they are good, but since they came out, there are electrically driven belts with angle guides that turn knife sharpening into a breeze instead of a chore. The tri-hone is a really great tool, but the user needs to be on his game with the correct angle. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 16, 2018 21:47:56 GMT -5
...a hard rock I pick up by the river...
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Post by bambooshank on Sept 16, 2018 21:50:37 GMT -5
No argument there trailboss, after getting proficient with the tri-stone, one can hear by the sound the blade makes going through the sharpening when it’s time to change stones and stop altogether, once you have your edge keeping it ready is easy, the tri-stone gets the edge straightened out again once it’s out of kilter.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 21:57:31 GMT -5
...a hard rock I pick up by the river... If your in a jam and in need of a good, fast way to sharpen a knife......roll down the window on one of your vehicles and use the top edge of the window......helped me in an emergency back in ‘86 when I was skinning a deer👍👍 |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 16, 2018 21:58:13 GMT -5
...a hard rock I pick up by the river... If your in a jam and in need of a good, fast way to sharpen a knife......roll down the window on one of your vehicles and use the top edge of the window......helped me in an emergency back in ‘86 when I was skinning a deer👍👍 ...done that, too... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 21:59:20 GMT -5
If your in a jam and in need of a good, fast way to sharpen a knife......roll down the window on one of your vehicles and use the top edge of the window......helped me in an emergency back in ‘86 when I was skinning a deer👍👍 ...done that, too... Smart man.....I knew it all along.......lol 👍👍 |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 16, 2018 22:09:48 GMT -5
No argument there trailboss, after getting proficient with the tri-stone, one can hear by the sound the blade makes going through the sharpening when it’s time to change stones and stop altogether, once you have your edge keeping it ready is easy, the tri-stone gets the edge straightened out again once it’s out of kilter. banjo I am with you there, the tri-Stone user is much like a 1911 carrier versus a person that carries a striker fired pistol, there are benefits to either, it is about the commitment to the platform you have chosen. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 17, 2018 4:19:22 GMT -5
Strop ^^^^^^^ your knives with an old leather belt strapped to a banister rail using honing oil.........you’ll get an even razor sharp edge. Providing your blades edge is not completely dull. As a word of caution...if you decide to wear your belt at a later date, your trousers may slip down your legs if you don't get the oil off first. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 4:41:16 GMT -5
Strop ^^^^^^^ your knives with an old leather belt strapped to a banister rail using honing oil.........you’ll get an even razor sharp edge. Providing your blades edge is not completely dull. As a word of caution...if you decide to wear your belt at a later date, your trousers may slip down your legs if you don't get the oil off first. Optimal words “ an old leather belt “! One you would definitely not wear again!! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 17, 2018 4:44:02 GMT -5
As a word of caution...if you decide to wear your belt at a later date, your trousers may slip down your legs if you don't get the oil off first. Optimal words “ an old leather belt “! One you would definitely not wear again!! The belt I wear is old, but it still works... unless I add more holes. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 4:58:33 GMT -5
Optimal words “ an old leather belt “! One you would definitely not wear again!! The belt I wear is old, but it still works... unless I add more holes. Get your hands on a belt that someone is discarding or cheap at any thrift store or yard sale. I was unaware you have only one belt. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 17, 2018 5:01:04 GMT -5
The belt I wear is old, but it still works... unless I add more holes. Get your hands on a belt that someone is discarding or cheap at any thrift store or yard sale. I was unaware you have only one belt. Lol. I didn't mean it like that, although I do only have one belt. I'll use my Tormek if I need to sharpen anything. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 5:01:53 GMT -5
The belt I wear is old, but it still works... unless I add more holes. Get your hands on a belt that someone is discarding or cheap at any thrift store or yard sale. I was unaware you have only one belt. Also anpiece of scrap leather you can purchase cheap, glue the leather to an inexpensive piece of thin hardwood, you now have a stropping board, which I much prefer. Paddy can buy a cheap wooden paddle......even rhymes!! |
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