Indians For Guns

Dear Friends,

Purchased this Sharpening Stone from a local hardware store @ Rs. 125/-... I want to know... will it work to sharpen the survival/pocket knife... kindly advice...

With Regards

Suraj.

Well I can think of only one way to find out!

The coarse side looks pretty coarse however, I would keep that side for axes and hatchets and just try the fine side for knives. Use a light grade of machine oil on the stone.

Norton and Carborundum are two of the best Indian companies that make abrasives. Their products are sold all over the industry for various applications.

It will definitely work but since this is a free hand traditional system you need to practice first.

Rajat wrote: It will definitely work but since this is a free hand traditional system you need to practice first.

I agree 100%!

And what better way to practice than to use that stone and a dull knife!

should get me one of those.Let me know how it goes.Is that an oil or water stone?

It is an oil stone.

Dear Friends... thanks for your replies... purchased this folder from a road side shop @ Rs. 15/- and tried my hand on this...

Good going, Suraj.

As you approach the belly of the blade increase the angle slightly and then some more as you approach the tip. This will give an even edge grind along the entire length of the edge.

Practice slowly and maintain a rhythm and soon it will be become second nature.

Hmmm, thanks for the advice Mr. Mack The Knife...