I get the bazillion-pack of utility knife blades for 15 bucks. Saves the hassle of ever having to sharpen a knife. I'd rather spend my time doing anything besides sharpening a knife. We live in a disposable society now. Take advantage of it. :thumbsup:
I get the bazillion-pack of utility knife blades for 15 bucks. Saves the hassle of ever having to sharpen a knife. I'd rather spend my time doing anything besides sharpening a knife. We live in a disposable society now. Take advantage of it. :thumbsup:
Somethings you want a good, solid knife for, and having the ability to sharpen it is a must.
Other tasks, like most of electrical work, I have to agree that disposable blades is the way to go. I've converted from pocket knifes to those folding utility blade knives that you find for under $10. There are many different designs, I found one at Lowes that I like (it holds the blade very well).
I'm going back to a stone or steel. I have a pocket fold-up version of the SOG, with the carbides, spring loaded, at opposing angles. (Boker)
Makes an extremely sharp edge, but just watch your blade disappear! :blink:
Carbide sharpeners really rip the steel off in a hurry!
Maybe best used to reshape a badly worn blade, than to use for routine resharpening.
I'm going back to a stone or steel. I have a pocket fold-up version of the SOG, with the carbides, spring loaded, at opposing angles. (Boker)
Makes an extremely sharp edge, but just watch your blade disappear! :blink:
Carbide sharpeners really rip the steel off in a hurry!
Maybe best used to reshape a badly worn blade, than to use for routine resharpening.
Just pull the blade through lightly. I use a similar carbide hone, once you get the blade to the angle of the hone a light draw should realign the edge.
I also hit a razor blade to the hone and it keeps the edge going.
I use the Lansky as well. I also like the Spyderco Sharpmaker, but personally prefer the Lansky. I have used the bottom of a coffee mug to sharpen a blade a few times, it works well with a steady hand.
Also, on the larger metal halide lamps the ceramic/porcelain insulator on the inside works fantastic for blade sharpening. Next time one burns out on you, break it open and give it a shot.
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