Seriously though, you could use an eletric grinder if you have one, but you're best bet is to get a GOOD set of files and put an edge on it, then get a sharpening stone and put the blade at a 20 (I think, you want it to be like you are trying to slice the stone..) degree angle, and pull it across, flipping the knife after each pull across. you will do this untill you can slice a piece of paper without it tearing (Clean cut) This is how I sharpen all of my knives, including 2 Ka-Bars.
Alex is right, but you should have a "proper angle" on the blade already. You should only need a "good" set of stones. I'd suggest a "Smith's" set. They come with a "Hard Arkansas", "Soft Arkansas" and a "Ouachita Stone" to "polish" the blade when you are done sharping the blade.
Hope this helps.
I would use a lansky sharpening set, or a smith like Big O said. It is the best way to get a cosistent angle on both sides of your blade and the fine polishing stone will help it keep an edge longer.
Seriously though, you could use an eletric grinder if you have one, but you're best bet is to get a GOOD set of files and put an edge on it, then get a sharpening stone and put the blade at a 20 (I think, you want it to be like you are trying to slice the stone..) degree angle, and pull it across, flipping the knife after each pull across. you will do this untill you can slice a piece of paper without it tearing (Clean cut) This is how I sharpen all of my knives, including 2 Ka-Bars.
Alex is right, but you should have a "proper angle" on the blade already. You should only need a "good" set of stones. I'd suggest a "Smith's" set. They come with a "Hard Arkansas", "Soft Arkansas" and a "Ouachita Stone" to "polish" the blade when you are done sharping the blade.
Hope this helps.
I would use a lansky sharpening set, or a smith like Big O said. It is the best way to get a cosistent angle on both sides of your blade and the fine polishing stone will help it keep an edge longer.
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Seriously though, you could use an eletric grinder if you have one, but you're best bet is to get a GOOD set of files and put an edge on it, then get a sharpening stone and put the blade at a 20 (I think, you want it to be like you are trying to slice the stone..) degree angle, and pull it across, flipping the knife after each pull across. you will do this untill you can slice a piece of paper without it tearing (Clean cut) This is how I sharpen all of my knives, including 2 Ka-Bars.
Try this link...
http://www.wikihow.com/Sharpen-a-Knife'
Its a good one.
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Alex is right, but you should have a "proper angle" on the blade already. You should only need a "good" set of stones. I'd suggest a "Smith's" set. They come with a "Hard Arkansas", "Soft Arkansas" and a "Ouachita Stone" to "polish" the blade when you are done sharping the blade.
Hope this helps.
I would use a lansky sharpening set, or a smith like Big O said. It is the best way to get a cosistent angle on both sides of your blade and the fine polishing stone will help it keep an edge longer.
use some oil and a wetstone, as noted above, keep the proper bevel
I've used Crock Sticks for 30 years.
the gun nut has a video on how to sharpen knifes that is very useful
I would say to use a wet stone or even a spyderco sharpening tool.
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Give it to me...
Seriously though, you could use an eletric grinder if you have one, but you're best bet is to get a GOOD set of files and put an edge on it, then get a sharpening stone and put the blade at a 20 (I think, you want it to be like you are trying to slice the stone..) degree angle, and pull it across, flipping the knife after each pull across. you will do this untill you can slice a piece of paper without it tearing (Clean cut) This is how I sharpen all of my knives, including 2 Ka-Bars.
Try this link...
http://www.wikihow.com/Sharpen-a-Knife'
Its a good one.
AP
Alex is right, but you should have a "proper angle" on the blade already. You should only need a "good" set of stones. I'd suggest a "Smith's" set. They come with a "Hard Arkansas", "Soft Arkansas" and a "Ouachita Stone" to "polish" the blade when you are done sharping the blade.
Hope this helps.
I would use a lansky sharpening set, or a smith like Big O said. It is the best way to get a cosistent angle on both sides of your blade and the fine polishing stone will help it keep an edge longer.
use some oil and a wetstone, as noted above, keep the proper bevel
I've used Crock Sticks for 30 years.
the gun nut has a video on how to sharpen knifes that is very useful
I would say to use a wet stone or even a spyderco sharpening tool.
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