Wasabi

What's everybody do to keep their carry blades in top shape? I keep mine rubbed down with a little CLP from time to time and sharpen when needed. I need a better sharpener though. Any advice on a good sharpener for light duty that won't break the bank? I have a pair of Spyderco Natives, a Kershaw Chive and a few cheapo autos.

Thanks.

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Knuckledrager

I guess it depends on the size of the bank. I bought a Spyderco Triangle sharpener when they first hit the market. That was better than 12 yrs or so ago. Purchase price over 12 years = a pretty good deal IMHO. It is still going strong. It's easy to use and works on just about anything.

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varob

I use to know a couple leather handlers at and old shoe making company. They used a sharpening grit paste and a piece of leather. Made their knives razor sharp.

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earlthegoat2

Shhhhhh, now everyones going to know.

Seriously though if you want sharp get some jewelers rouge and put it on your strop and it will make your knife hair popping sharp.

And another secret is you can use a lot of other stuff besides leather as a strop. My personal favorite is a stack of notecards. Cardboard works real well and so does denim. Wiping the knife on your pants a few times will help a little.

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flyby

I usually Loctite the pivot screws on folders where necessary.. other than that what you mentioned ..oh and clean the blade with Naphtha (Zippo type lighter fluid) or goo-gone to get tape glue etc off the blade(from opening packages etc..

I use Eezox as a corrosion preventive, I find its drier action adheres better and lasts longer..and less mess. Paste wax stays on well also

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Chiller2

unless it is a carbon steel blade you generally won't have to worry much about corrosion as long as you keep the blade clean and dry.

chiefjason

I have an old DMT diamond set. It has coarse, med, fine and x fine. Absolutely love it. The only issue I have is that it is the small stones. I want to get the bigger ones. I also made my own strop. Took a piece of 2x4 and glued 2 pieces of leather to it. One side is the rough side with jewelers rouge on it. The other side is the smooth side. I go through the entire sharpening set, then rough leather, and finish with the smooth leather. Hair popping is right. You can also do quick touch ups with the leather.

razorblade

The Spyderco Sharpmaker was one of the best investments I have made. I bought mine a while ago (like 7 or 8 yrs) and it's still kicking. I can sharpen all sorts of things: knives of various blade designs, scissors, potato peelers, nail clippers etc. It even comes with an instructional video.

I like to disassemble my knives as far as they can go and clean all of the lint and crud that collect from them. Make sure all of the surface on surface contacts are properly lubed with sewing machine oil and bolt them back up.

flyby

The word Stainless in Steel simply means more resistant, Not impervious to corrosion ..If you lived right on a Coast you'd probably already know this ;)
Under normal use I've had to buff off light rust on more than one occasion on stainless blades..aus8, salt air etc..

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Jackle1886

May I suggest a Lansky sharpening system Lansky Deluxe Knife Sharpening System It lets you determine which of the 4 angles you want, and will keep the stone there. Works like a charm!!

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