How do you sharpen your knife in the field?

Originally Posted by Talus_in_Arizona

Havalon eclipses all sharpening methods. But I still carry a good folder. It's a Gerber with ATS34 steel; far and away the best steel I've ever owned. The Gerber is used to split the hide and cut off the lower legs and skull. The Havalon does the rest.

Yes, I could easily use the Havalon for everything, but have a romantic attachment to the folding knife.

^^^This^^^

I carry a Havolon, plus a “cheap” Gerber, and a good sheath knife. Don’t want to be sharpening in the field.

Last edited by chlinstructor; 12/20/21.

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Re: How do you sharpen your knife in the field? czech1022 #16747624 12/21/21
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