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Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408778 12/27/19
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,238 Yakima WA Kenlguy Campfire Tracker
Kenlguy Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,238 Yakima WA	Originally Posted by tpcollins Spent all my Cabelas gift cards today for the internet highly recommended Work Sharp Ken Onion edition knife sharpener, on sale for $130 - what a goat screw. Pull the trigger and draw the knife at the same time - 6-10 draws each side. Change to a finer grit belt and do the same thing again. Change to a finer belt for the 3rd time and draw it about 4 times on each side. I’m taking this damn thing back. I’m not so concerned about the price but I just want something simple to sharpen my hunting and kitchen knives. Being able to sharpen scissors would be a nice feature. So what’s a simple, easy to use but effective knife sharpener? Thanks. You're screwing the goat wrong. Set your belt speed with the little red button, press the trigger switch and lock it with the black button on the side of the grip. now your belt is running continuously. Draw your blade across on both sides and then change belts. I use mine on lots of knives. I could wish a lot of things on my worst enemy but neuropathy ain't one of them.

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408805 12/27/19
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ccrifles Campfire Regular C Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 523 Maryland	The simplest and quickest is with a belt grinder. Get a cheap 1"x30" from harbor freight, and some 400 grit belts and a leather belt with green compound from Pop's knife supply. Look up the technique on Youtube and practice on some cheap knives. Easier and cheaper than about anything else. https://www.harborfreight.com/1-in-x-30-in-belt-sander-61728.html?_br_psugg_q=belt+sander https://pops-knife-supply.myshopify...r-1x30-cs-310x-wt?variant=25048863080512 https://pops-knife-supply.myshopify.com/products/surgi-sharp-leather-sharpening-belts https://pops-knife-supply.myshopify...-buffing-compound?variant=29396667170850

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408806 12/27/19
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ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,272 Likes: 26 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	What was the issue w the worksharp? I have the original and it’s great for what it is and does. But, you can’t beat these Smith’s for quick, easy, light, cheap ($6), and pocketable. I have several. https://www.cabelas.com/product/SMI...DwcpEAQYBSABEgKsCvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408833 12/27/19
Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,244 Likes: 1 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter
NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,244 Likes: 1 Henderson, NV	Window glass, coffee cup, rock. Any port in a storm. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408847 12/27/19
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,509 Lived all over the world H hotsoup Campfire Outfitter
hotsoup Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,509 Lived all over the world	The simplest solution would be to purchase a quality 3 stone sharpener. Might take one a few minutes to get the correct angle down, but once you do there isn't a knife out there you can't sharpen. Good luck with your search.

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Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408853 12/27/19
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saddlesore Campfire Ranger S Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,091 Likes: 2 Colorado Springs, CO, USA	Got this one from Bass Pro,Amazon has it for about $12 Camillus , about 5"long, 3/8" thick, 1&1/2"wide. Ceramic and carbide knife sharpener, fish hook sharpener, scissors sharpener, Torx T6 T-8, T9,T10 and blade screw driver https://www.amazon.com/Camillus-Glide-Ceramic-Blade-Sharpener/dp/B00N645ZJ8 Last edited by saddlesore; 12/27/19. If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408923 12/27/19
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Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,248 Likes: 21 North East Urth	One of these in the kitchen drawer. https://handysharp.com/product/long-handle-mini-poker-chip/ Another in hunting pack with a diamond sharpener/file. Yep, they'll take off some steel, but so will working for a long time to get a sharp edge with belts, stones, etc. Might have to pick up one of them Rada ones someday. Geno The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14408980 12/27/19
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1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,892 Likes: 7 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Yes. A couple Arkansas oil stones and some practice. 1Minute

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? 1minute #14408996 12/27/19
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Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,248 Likes: 21 North East Urth	Originally Posted by 1minute Yes. A couple Arkansas oil stones and some practice. Yep, the "best" way perhaps. But no one wants to do that practice stuff anymore. I haven't practiced in a while as I tend to keep mine sharp and just a touch up with that little goody I posted or similar seems to do the trick. I do enjoy finding a nice beater knife on occasion and bringing it back to life with the stones though. Geno The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409004 12/27/19
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter
mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico	I use a diamond pocket sharpener from MooreMaker. I can sharpen every knife in the house in less than half an hour. Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

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Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409049 12/27/19
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Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,169 Likes: 5	Sharpmaker for me. Agree on the occasional touch up...

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409098 12/27/19
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JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,946 Likes: 5 Georgia	I've been using one of these lately for all of my knife sharpening. https://www.cabelas.com/product/Work-Sharp-Guided-Field-Sharpener/1434522.uts?slotId=7 Last edited by JMR40; 12/27/19. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409108 12/27/19
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wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,953 Likes: 16 Iowa/NW Ontario	I must be a bit on the crude side, A stone, water, steel, if bad enough, I start with a belt sander. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409111 12/27/19
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wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,953 Likes: 16 Iowa/NW Ontario	When the blades get dull on my Grizzly wood planner, I take them to a man with a jig, and a grinder. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409173 12/27/19
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Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,409 Likes: 6 Filer, ID	I have a Worksharp and it does a great job once you catch on how to use it. For one, don't pull the blade all the way through or it will round off the tip. I don't use the fine belt. I use the red belt then just pull it through a ceramic sharpener a few times to finish it off. It saves having to swap belts. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409182 12/27/19
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persiandog Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 10,232 Likes: 4 nampa,ID	One simple knife sharpener is your coffee mug or ceramic plate , turn it over and use the not glazed portion for sharpening. i do that when i am cooking and want something quick.

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409199 12/27/19
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rainshot Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 12,047 Likes: 2 Texas	Another vote for the Sharpmaker I've been using one for years.

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? rainshot #14409223 12/27/19
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Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY	Originally Posted by rainshot Another vote for the Sharpmaker I've been using one for years. And another fan here....

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409226 12/27/19
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tansinator Campfire Member T Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 441 Chattanooga, TN	Freaking foolproof! Anybody can sharpen a knife with these. https://www.amazon.com/Edgemaker-Sh...YdIRmUGwGkhw&hsa_cr_id=6906561230201 Eagle Lake, Mississippi is close to heaven. "Everything Hipsters touch turns to chit........Period.. Whisky.....Beer.....Tobacco.....Boots....Clothing....Gear......you name it.. Good thing the fuggers don't like firearms.." Fieldgrade

Re: What’s a good, simple knife sharpener? tpcollins #14409230 12/27/19
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KenMi Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,035 Likes: 5 Michigan	Another vote for the Sharpmaker. Shop around online, and get the diamond and ceramic stone sets. You will probably have the same amount or less into it, and have a hell of a lot better system than that belt craziness.

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