Sharpen a recurve

AR zeroniner · August 27th, 2008, 04:02 PM

I recently had a major brain fart, which resulted in my Benchmade D2 710's blade pretty messed up. It's an amazing, handy little knife, but unfortunately it couldn't defeat a double-strand of comm-wire.

So, what do you guys think the best way to sharpen a recurve blade is?

msgt/ret · August 27th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I am thinking something like a Crock Stick would work.

Lansky Knife Sharpener-Lansky Crock Stick sharpeners; Professional, Deluxe Turn Box, Sharp Stick

Redneck Repairs · August 27th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Well if its too screwed up for a steel your going to have to spend some $$ on either or both of a good diamond hone , or a set of " gunsmith " stones . In any event Ill assume you dont have the tools , and will say that the learning curve here is kinda high . If you dont have the tools , well go slow and practice before you sharpen such a fine knife . In fact sharpen a small bolt or two lol . Hey if you take a round piece of mild steel and put a paper cutting edge on it , well you learned enough to work on good kinves . There is really no shortcut imho , you either learn to work on your kinves , or you pay someone to .

Conan · August 27th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Go with the Lansky sharpener set with the diamond hones! Just don't tell your wife you have it or you will be forced to sharpen all of her kitchen knives. My wife avg 3 a week she makes me sharpen!

Redneck Repairs · August 27th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

My wife avg 3 a week she makes me sharpen!

I have a Kleen Kutter for that crap and it dont take long for kitchen knives lol .

jeep45238 · August 27th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Anything with a ROUND stick or a 1/2" hone will work fine.

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ing-guide.html

The knife that I sharpened in there has a slight recurve to it, similar to the 710, and can quite literally whittle hairs. I'm hoping to get diamond rods for it in the soon future to make things go faster for a neglected blade.

chuck brick · August 27th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Try a good quality emery paper. If you're not comfortable with just the paper in your hand, wrap it tightly around a dowell rod or broom-handle; you should be able to sharpen it quite effectively. Start with course(r) if necessary, and work your way to as fine as you want. Finish with a round crock.
Good luck.

Stay safe,

Chuck Brick.

August 27th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#1
AR zeroniner Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rocking the Casbah Posts: 15	Sharpen a recurve I recently had a major brain fart, which resulted in my Benchmade D2 710's blade pretty messed up. It's an amazing, handy little knife, but unfortunately it couldn't defeat a double-strand of comm-wire. So, what do you guys think the best way to sharpen a recurve blade is? __________________ Only bring artillery when you intend to kill absolutely everything.

August 27th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Conan Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 50	Go with the Lansky sharpener set with the diamond hones! Just don't tell your wife you have it or you will be forced to sharpen all of her kitchen knives. My wife avg 3 a week she makes me sharpen! __________________ I carry a gun because cops are too heavy! Take my advice, Don't take my advice!

August 27th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#6
jeep45238 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 592	Anything with a ROUND stick or a 1/2" hone will work fine. http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ing-guide.html The knife that I sharpened in there has a slight recurve to it, similar to the 710, and can quite literally whittle hairs. I'm hoping to get diamond rods for it in the soon future to make things go faster for a neglected blade. __________________ ~Mike F. http://www.ConcealedCampus.com http://www.a-human-right.com/ "Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est."

August 27th, 2008, 11:15 PM	#7
chuck brick Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 294	Try a good quality emery paper. If you're not comfortable with just the paper in your hand, wrap it tightly around a dowell rod or broom-handle; you should be able to sharpen it quite effectively. Start with course(r) if necessary, and work your way to as fine as you want. Finish with a round crock. Good luck. Stay safe, Chuck Brick. __________________ Why do I use 230 gr. for my .45acp? Because I can't find a source of 250 gr! http://chucksrantings.blogspot.com/

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August 27th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#2
msgt/ret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 511	I am thinking something like a Crock Stick would work. Lansky Knife Sharpener-Lansky Crock Stick sharpeners; Professional, Deluxe Turn Box, Sharp Stick

August 27th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#3
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	Well if its too screwed up for a steel your going to have to spend some $$ on either or both of a good diamond hone , or a set of " gunsmith " stones . In any event Ill assume you dont have the tools , and will say that the learning curve here is kinda high . If you dont have the tools , well go slow and practice before you sharpen such a fine knife . In fact sharpen a small bolt or two lol . Hey if you take a round piece of mild steel and put a paper cutting edge on it , well you learned enough to work on good kinves . There is really no shortcut imho , you either learn to work on your kinves , or you pay someone to .