Sharpening a pocketknife
Q. When and how should I sharpen my pocketknives?
— Dull Dale, Colts Neck, N.J.
A. How often you sharpen your pocketknife depends mostly on how often you use it. Basically when the blade feels dull to the touch or if it starts to feel awkward cutting with your knife, it’s time to do a little sharpening.
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Nice sharpening skills. like it.
how much does whet stone usually cost?
I get them for free in my back yard. If it drys out, spit on it.
When I got my whet stone, it cost about $5 to $6 from the online scout store.
cool
I just use a kitchen knife sharpener
How do I sharpen my ridged knife
By filing its edges on both sides.
Were would you buy a wetstone
A store. They often carry them.
I’m broke, and I use my Swiss for whittling, can I use any natural resources to sharpen my blade?
I’ve found the unglazed ceramic base on a coffee mug works quite well in a pinch.
what if i don’t have a sharpening stone or lubricant?!
your screwed! just kidding. If you dont have one go buy one or buy the one that knife xpert suggested for only $15 what could go worng?
i have a few new knifes, i have just one issue. it takes a lot of work to get the blade out, especially with multi tools, they have have notches for help but usually they are too far down to help.
can you use a plain old stone if it has a certen texture
I don’t think I under stand. could you explain please?