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Post by: toothfangclaw on June 30, 2012, 11:34:16 PM
Get a Cutco and they sharpen it for free for life, perhaps the best knife I have ever owned. I was never a fan of serrated blades either but I have had this one since 08, used it on many animals since, and just had it sharpened a couple weeks ago...........for free. I used to carry several different knives while packing/hunting, not anymore. :twocents: http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5719 (http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5719)
:tup: love cutco knives.
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Post by: 300rum on July 01, 2012, 08:31:09 AM
In my pack I have a tongue depressor with two types of sandpaper glued on to either side. This is the quickest way I have found to field sharpen and I can't think of anything lighter. You can use a fingernail file but they don't have enough surface area or rigidity for me, they will work though.
Post by: hughjorgan on July 01, 2012, 09:11:09 AM
Get a Cutco and they sharpen it for free for life, perhaps the best knife I have ever owned. I was never a fan of serrated blades either but I have had this one since 08, used it on many animals since, and just had it sharpened a couple weeks ago...........for free. I used to carry several different knives while packing/hunting, not anymore. :twocents: http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5719 (http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?itemGroup=5719)
Sharpest most durable edged knives I have ever used.
Post by: elkaholic123 on July 01, 2012, 09:25:12 AM
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Post by: Alpine Mojo on July 01, 2012, 07:55:40 PM
More than once I've been in the field with a need for a sharpener and nothing to be found in my pack. I picked up a good round rock, used it as a sharpening stone, then pulled off my leather belt to finish it off. Worked great too.
This is a good example of why you should learn how to use a stone. It will also save you money in the long run on all the gimmicks and gadgets you wont end up buying.
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Post by: Dan-o on July 01, 2012, 08:28:08 PM
I bet most guys are like me and would get a much sharper knife with the cheap $3 sharpener than with any rock. I just don't think most guys can hold a good angle consistently (I know I don't do a good job at it).
I love my stupid cheap little sharpener.
Post by: Dan-o on July 01, 2012, 08:30:10 PM
bar none ...this is the best knife sharpener i ever layed my hands on ...easy to use and runs a razor sharp edge in no time ..SMITHS SM-DCS4 COMBO KNIFE SHARPENER :tup: :tup:
How do you hold a consistent angle (is there any mechanical asist?)?
Is it pretty easy to use?
Thanks!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 01, 2012, 09:16:27 PM
its not that tuff with a little practice... just hold the knife at a 22 degree angle ...or close to it and run the knife on the sharpener about 6x each side ...and repeat that for about 10 to 15 times ....This smith sharpener I showed ya has a handle on it and is a diamond sharpener ...one side is course and one side is fine ....I guarantee you it will sharpen a knife right now !!! I think we all have owned our share of sharpeners but I am here to tell ya this is THE ONE :chuckle: :yeah: ABOUT $15 ...PLUS fits in your pack perfectly about 7" long :twocents:bar none ...this is the best knife sharpener i ever layed my hands on ...easy to use and runs a razor sharp edge in no time ..SMITHS SM-DCS4 COMBO KNIFE SHARPENER :tup: :tup:
How do you hold a consistent angle (is there any mechanical asist?)?
Is it pretty easy to use?
Thanks!
Post by: Dan-o on July 01, 2012, 09:32:08 PM
Post by: KopperBuck on July 02, 2012, 03:30:10 PM
bar none ...this is the best knife sharpener i ever layed my hands on ...easy to use and runs a razor sharp edge in no time ..SMITHS SM-DCS4 COMBO KNIFE SHARPENER :tup: :tup:
I carry this one in my pack as well if I've got room.
I've also carry the cheap plastic one mentioned as a just in case deal.
I've also got the Lasky system, I like it as well. But it usually stays at home while the other ones will go with me.
Post by: grousegetter on July 15, 2012, 12:36:57 AM
The speedy sharp can put a decent edge on a knife, but I wouldn't use it on an expensive blade. Its probably best for a quick and dirty type of sharpening, its cheap and light, but it will tear the edge of the blade because its basically a machining tool, But it works.