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Re: Getting a new knife
Reply #20 - Dec 22nd, 2010 at 11:50pm
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Nary an apology needed Kerry. I take it as good as I give it and actually don't mind a well placed jab if done in the right spirit. Just good natured banter. Smiley

Your probably right about the plastic carbide sharpeners removing to much steel. You can literally see it curl right off the knife. I hadn't considered that before. I have used whetstones before and it seemed like it took all day to get anywhere. I like to get down to business like right now so they didn't work for me.

I'll give what you and ST suggest a try. Any advice? I read the reviews and it sounds like it doesn't come with instructions.

I'm not completely ignorant concerning cutting tools. I have several years experience running a radial drill, lathe and bridgeport so I get cutting tools and angles. (probably why I gravitated to carbide knife sharpener). But any advice you have I'll certainly appreciate it.
  
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Reply #21 - Dec 23rd, 2010 at 5:35am
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I'm a big fan of these simple lightweight sharpeners. There is one attached to the sheath of my fillet knife at all times and gets used after and during each fish cleaning session. They are the simplest and lightest weight sharpeners I have found so far - about the size and weight of a wooden tongue deppressor.
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Reply #22 - Dec 23rd, 2010 at 6:33am
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So I take it that no one has a distinct preference for ceramic knife sharpeners?

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Reply #23 - Dec 23rd, 2010 at 2:19pm
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Hey MT, here's a pretty good video on sharpening that shows a number of different stones and such (including diamond stone) but most importantly he is clear on technique.  One of the things he stresses is go lightly.  Most people put too much pressure on the blade when sharpening as though that will get the job done faster (it won't.)  Hope this helps.
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Reply #24 - Dec 25th, 2010 at 9:26pm
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Thanks guys  Smiley
  
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Reply #25 - Jan 30th, 2011 at 1:28pm
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Kerry wrote on Dec 22nd, 2010 at 8:52pm:
Here's what I use for sharpening:
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I like your knife sharpener. It worked  wonders on my hatchet and my filet knife. But.........I think it is heavier that it needs to be for a tripping sharpener. It will reside in my shop or household drawer where it will see plenty of action. Now I will give what KF suggests a try. It has that "light" look........still a diamond sharpener. It will likely be perfect for canoe country.
  
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Reply #26 - Jan 30th, 2011 at 11:35pm
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Frankly I don't think there's going to be much difference between what KF is suggesting and what I use.  Remember, you'll have to have 2 different ones of the former, probably a coarse and a fine.  Matter of personal taste I guess but I like having more stone to run the blade along for a nice fluid stroke, plus I like that it all folds into one neat relatively little package.  But since you'll actually have both styles in hand you'll be able to make exactly the choice that suits you best.  Have fun.
  
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Reply #27 - Jan 31st, 2011 at 1:00am
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I cannot make the comparison yet but my guess is that it will be substantially lighter. Probably two or three times lighter perhaps even more. There is only one shorter surface, not two longer surfaces which are bonded together and encased in a folding plastic sheathe of sorts. You do the math.

I suppose it is just several more ounces of weight. But to quote a man whose opinion I value......"ounces count".

Not trying to be a horses behind, just trying to accurately evaluate gear and give an honest and helpful opinion.

If you tend to basecamp and are less concerned with ounces adding up then Kerry's sharpener is very slick indeed and likely more efficient than what KF uses. But the first thing I noticed was that it had some heft. So that added efficiency comes with a price, both in terms of cost and added weight.   
  
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Reply #28 - Jan 31st, 2011 at 1:42am
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What does KF have for sizes? I'm thinking the Medium and the Fine...?
  
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Reply #29 - Jan 31st, 2011 at 2:00am
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nctry_Ben wrote on Jan 31st, 2011 at 1:42am:
What does KF have for sizes? I'm thinking the Medium and the Fine...?


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Note the size.....It's fairly small.
I had read in an article he had written in the BWJ that he uses the med grit.

Now, here's another option. I have used these for years and have cleaned a truck load of fish with it. It is foolproof, safe, indestructible and light. (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

It will absolutely put a decent edge on a knife with zero skill on your part. A few strokes and bingo. The downside, as Kerry so adroitly pointed out, is that it is a little tough on your knife. It removes more material than really required to get the result. That is a non-issue if you don't clean lots and lots of fish or the knife is of the less expensive variety. It is certainly a consideration if you want a fast, easy and safe method for putting an edge on a knife that will be fully capable of cleaning even tough big fish (large thick scales).


  
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