Display Knives
Display Knives
What is a good, inexpensive knife sharpener for pocket knives?
I collect spring assisted pocket knives, which are really cool knives. Now most of my knives are display only, so I have no need to sharpen them, but I do have about 2-3 that I use to cut open packages, letters, etc.
Now I have used sharpeners like these, and they moderately sharpen my knifes, but not to the extent I like:
Pocket Pal
http://gadgets.boingboing.net/pp1slot2.jpg
http://www.triginstruments.co.nz/catalog/images/smithvsharp_x.jpg
These knife sharpeners are so-so, but I’m looking for something that will make my knives RAZOR sharp, instead of moderately sharp, without spending more than $20 or so. Whoever can suggest the best knife sharpener I can get to make my knives razor sharp with a price around $20 or less will get 10 points.
Single sharpener will never get you the result you desire. Even two sided sharpened will not. If the grit is too small(rough) like 200-1000 then you get rough edge and it wont’ get really sharp no matter how long you sharpen, just eat away the metal. If the grit is too high then it’ll take way too long to sharpen dull knife.
Another problem is that unless you are already good with freehand sharpening, you will be disappointed with the stones, it takes practice to get used to it andkeep a steady angle, which is the key to successful sharpening.
Your under 20$ solution is pretty simple though, get a used mousepad, I’m sure you got more than one of those and a sandpaper. You will need at least 220, 600, 1000, 2000 grits. Numbers don’t have to match precisely, you can use 400 instead of 600 and 1500 instead of 1000… This method is similar to stones, but much more novice friendly.
Detailed explanation what to do is here – http://zknives.com/knives/articles/sandpapermousepad.shtml
Plus a few tricks how to keep a consistent angle, including correct coin trick.
Even though I own around 1000$ worth sharpening stones and other equipment I still use that method when I want something done quickly.
And finally, a plain leather strop. It will do wonders pretty much for any grit edge. it’s a must to finish any sharpening job.
Coin on the stone works, but single penny as stated in another post will give the edge about 1 degree or less for average knife. You will spend few days grinding all the metal 
Average knife angle is 20 deg per side, not 1…
I got several super hard steel Japanese kitchen knives and 3-5 deg per side is a real challenge for any knife, let alone average folder which is way softer steel than those.
So, in terms of pennies you need at least 4-5 or even more… depends on the blade width too.
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