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Post by razorseal on Nov 25, 2018 5:08:24 GMT
Doing some research on sharpening, I came across this sharpener called the block sharpener. The person who made it is very hill billy (I hope he's not on here!) and his website has ton of spelling errors which is rather funny to read... That being said, I understand the concept of his sharpener and it just makes sense... the sharpening files criss cross and are on a flexing plastic. When you put the blade on it, they flex out to your bevel and sharpen the angle you already have on your blade. It is not like the accusharp where it will create a bevel (you can even sharpen a blunt blade with a accusharp I think). This will not work on blunt or sharpened blades. it needs an edge to work on... it's very cheap and seems to work. I think I've actually seen him at gun shows here lol. Guy seems to be proud of his tool and I believe he's 3rd generation for it. I like american made tools that are cheap and ineffective by an everyday american... Anyways, what do you think? theblocksharpener.com/
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Post by mattjohn98 on Nov 25, 2018 6:02:43 GMT
Doing some research on sharpening, I came across this sharpener called the block sharpener. The person who made it is very hill billy (I hope he's not on here!) and his website has ton of spelling errors which is rather funny to read... That being said, I understand the concept of his sharpener and it just makes sense... the sharpening files criss cross and are on a flexing plastic. When you put the blade on it, they flex out to your bevel and sharpen the angle you already have on your blade. It is not like the accusharp where it will create a bevel (you can even sharpen a blunt blade with a accusharp I think). This will not work on blunt or sharpened blades. it needs an edge to work on... it's very cheap and seems to work. I think I've actually seen him at gun shows here lol. Guy seems to be proud of his tool and I believe he's 3rd generation for it. I like american made tools that are cheap and ineffective by an everyday american... Anyways, what do you think? theblocksharpener.com/It works good for knives and machetes, but I tried with my swords with no such luck.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 7:28:24 GMT
Yes, a regular spammer here with no intention of signing up as a manufacturer.
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Post by csills2313 on Nov 25, 2018 12:55:25 GMT
I have two of the block sharpeners It works very good on my katana swords. I did find that the harder the steel the longer it takes to sharpen. It will sharpen even T10 and 1095 steel if you’re patient. Just takes more passes to get the desired edge on harder steel.
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Post by steves87 on Nov 25, 2018 12:57:53 GMT
I have one i sharpen machetes with, works well enough, but has a shelf life
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Post by razorseal on Nov 25, 2018 18:53:54 GMT
I ordered one. Going to give it a try. for 20 bucks it's worth a shot. Maybe quickly sharpen my carry knives.
I got my wife a set of Kramer by Zwilling SG2 Damascus kitchen knives, and I'm not sure if it can sharpen SG2 but we'll see.
I don't see it having a problem with 1060-1090 steel, but we will see! if anything, sharpen my everyday stuff with it...
Thanks guys! When I get it, I'll do a quick review.
I just like the concept. it will flex based on geometry. Not a create a bevel design.
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Post by csills2313 on Nov 25, 2018 19:07:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2018 0:08:12 GMT
I have a 3"x12" aluminum oxide bench stone in a kitchen drawer. That and a large pile of other stones keep stuff sharp for me indoors. The unglazed rim of the bottom of ceramic plates works just fine for a tune up as well.
All those $20 toys add up over time but I guess some find them useful. There are plenty of stones outdoors as well. The last time I spent $20 for sharpening was for a DMT 2"x6" diamond plate.
There are a number of variable V types with carbide rods. In the olden days, there were paddles with stacked interlaced steel washers that would do it. Boker and others have the power V baby grinders. Those sell for less than having a handful of the "block" sharpeners.
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Post by razorseal on Nov 28, 2018 23:59:46 GMT
So it came in yesterday and I tried it on all types of home knives (kitchen, utility, pocket etc) None of them got paper cutting sharp after I sharpened them. I don't think I'm doing it wrong... There isn't much to it. Maybe I need to strop or something, but not very happy with it. I might give them a call and see what they say.
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