How long do you do at a time? How often? etc...
I've actually been using it, (opening boxes, cutting those horrible little flat plastic strap things that refuse to cut until your at wits end, and zip ties *shudder*) and it would be easier on my wrists if it were sharper.
2006-08-25 01:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by Paklo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Whet stone with oil, angle aprox 30 degrees. Pushing away from yourself, blade edge forward,from base of blade to tip. Turn knife to hone the other side of blade. Alternate with each stroke so you sharpen both sides of the blade equally. (Whet stones usually have a coarse and fine side.)
Using a "steel" (or diamond dust) rod: 30 degree angle. Place tip of steel rod pointing down on flat surface (counter) pull knife down/across rod. Alternate sides of blade.
With either method check the sharpness of the blade as you sharpen. Test with finger (thumb) or use a sheet of paper. Sharp knives should slice easily and cleanly through paper.
Sharp knives are less dangerous to use because the amount of pressure required to cut with is considerably less than a dull blade. Good luck.
2006-08-25 02:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a diamond dust sharpening stone. Put your index finger on the back of the blade with it centered up in it, at about a 15 degree angle with part closest to handle @ top and pull back, and repeat on the other side but with your thumb and pushing away. Just make sure you have the same angle and the same amount of times and pressure on both sides to keep ridge in center. Then finish up with a leather belt stretched tight and working the rough side. Get's little metal shavings off and finishes the cut.
2006-08-25 02:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase a sharpener. They make a style that you actually clamp to your blade so it keeps the same angle while sharpening both sides. I would give it a touch up once a week after achieving the right edge.
Try something like the Lansky... check ebay and type in lansky knife sharpener
2006-08-25 02:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a sharpening stone, with a little oil.
Lay the blade at a shallow angle and start grinding until sharp.
If you use it that much, I'd suggest sharpening as soon as it dulls. It only takes a couple of minutes to sharpen the blade.
2006-08-25 02:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a note : if using your finger to test blade ALWAYS go across blade sideways and NOT down to keep from cutting yourself !!!
If testing with paper then you can use the slice method !
2006-08-25 06:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by carolyn k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a knife sharpener.
I have one at the rear of my electric can opener!
2006-08-25 02:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Wilf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋