Sharpening Stones

BushKid · 03-05-2005, 20:04

Hi im quite new to bushcraft and i got a knife given to me its blunt and i need to know were the best place to get a beginners sharpening stone and that s reasonably priced if any1 has an idea i would appreciate it
Thanks
James

nate1714 · 03-05-2005, 23:50

well the first question is how do u sharpen
if you free hand sharpen then i like Arkansas stone
you can also use like a belt grinder
it all depends on how dull it is...

Scotty · 05-05-2005, 18:12

I would reccommend a Japanese combination 1000/6000 waterstone for sharpening beginners. This was the first stone I used for sharpening and it was a real joy and easy affair

BushKid · 06-05-2005, 15:12

Well i never sharpened b4 and i need a like nr something plz

Shepherd · 29-07-2005, 09:37

Can anyone recommend the DC4 combination diamond/ceramic whetstone?

It consists of a fine diamond stone (25 micron) and a ceramic stone, made of synthetic sapphire. Although they get worn, it is said it will still keep it's flat shape. Also you do not need to lubricate these stones, but just clean them with warm water and liquid soap once in a while.

They are available from The Trading Post http://www.tregor.co.uk/dc4.html and seem cheaper than a Japanese combination stone.

If anyone could give me a little advice it may save me some money..

Scotty · 29-07-2005, 09:55

Well I've heard that it takes off a fair bit of metal when used and I think a few people have had theirs break into pieces when they dropped them, because of its size I'd probably be dropping it all the time! If you do get one let me know what you think of it..

BorderReiver · 31-07-2005, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott

I would recommend a Japanese combination 1000/6000 waterstone for sharpening beginners. This was the first stone I used for sharpening and it was a real joy and easy affair

Agree.Also there is not the mess that you get by using an oil stone.You don't have to carry oil in the field either. :P

03-05-2005, 20:04	#1
BushKid Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: england Posts: 10	Sharpening Stones Hi im quite new to bushcraft and i got a knife given to me its blunt and i need to know were the best place to get a beginners sharpening stone and that s reasonably priced if any1 has an idea i would appreciate it Thanks James

29-07-2005, 09:37	#5
Shepherd Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rugby, England Posts: 23	Whetstone Can anyone recommend the DC4 combination diamond/ceramic whetstone? It consists of a fine diamond stone (25 micron) and a ceramic stone, made of synthetic sapphire. Although they get worn, it is said it will still keep it's flat shape. Also you do not need to lubricate these stones, but just clean them with warm water and liquid soap once in a while. They are available from The Trading Post http://www.tregor.co.uk/dc4.html and seem cheaper than a Japanese combination stone. If anyone could give me a little advice it may save me some money..

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03-05-2005, 23:50	#2
nate1714 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: IL Posts: 16	well the first question is how do u sharpen if you free hand sharpen then i like Arkansas stone you can also use like a belt grinder it all depends on how dull it is...

05-05-2005, 18:12	#3
Scotty HERE'SSSS SCOTTY Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,067	I would reccommend a Japanese combination 1000/6000 waterstone for sharpening beginners. This was the first stone I used for sharpening and it was a real joy and easy affair

06-05-2005, 15:12	#4
BushKid Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: england Posts: 10	Well i never sharpened b4 and i need a like nr something plz

29-07-2005, 09:55	#6
Scotty HERE'SSSS SCOTTY Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,067	Well I've heard that it takes off a fair bit of metal when used and I think a few people have had theirs break into pieces when they dropped them, because of its size I'd probably be dropping it all the time! If you do get one let me know what you think of it..

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