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.
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suraj2087
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Re: Sharpening Stone
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.
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.
"What if he had no knife? In that case he would not be a good bushman so there is no need to consider the possibility." H.A. Lindsay, 1947
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Re: Sharpening 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.
It will definitely work but since this is a free hand traditional system you need to practice first.
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I agree 100%!Rajat wrote: It will definitely work but since this is a free hand traditional system you need to practice first.
And what better way to practice than to use that stone and a dull knife!
"What if he had no knife? In that case he would not be a good bushman so there is no need to consider the possibility." H.A. Lindsay, 1947
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Re: Sharpening Stone
should get me one of those.Let me know how it goes.Is that an oil or water stone?
I would rather hit my target gently than miss hard.
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It is an oil stone.
"What if he had no knife? In that case he would not be a good bushman so there is no need to consider the possibility." H.A. Lindsay, 1947
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suraj2087
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Dear Friends... thanks for your replies... purchased this folder from a road side shop @ Rs. 15/- and tried my hand on this... 
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Re: Sharpening Stone
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.
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.
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suraj2087
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Hmmm, thanks for the advice Mr. Mack The Knife...