how about sharpening gut hooks on hunting knives...how hard is this to sharpen??
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Yes, use the 6000 grit belt. You can find videos on YouTube and the Work Sharp web site showing the technique.
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it is simple follow instructions even this old man did it....work great on my blades & gut hooks.....from DONNIE
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I found it to be quick and easy. I was able to sharpen mine in less than a minute. I am very happy with my work sharp.
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Direct quote from my husband "i'm not sure how you would get into the curved section of a gut hook but as far as the curved blade you could get on the outside of it yes."
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good question. unfortunately, I did not try this configuration but as the sanding belts are narrow and the sharpening can be performed almost hands-free, I would imagine it would be possible.
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I haven"t used it for that. I don't think it would work very well for sharpening the gut hooks. It does a great job on the knife blades though.
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You can sharpen the "blades" or buy replacement. The main body and the clip last quite a while. If you need to practice you can get practice blades that will leave the hunting blade sharp. This heads tend to shoot to same point of aim as the filed heads.
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I would not try it on anything bigger than a hunting knife. A good quality sword has a much thicker blade and is typically made of a higher quality (and thus harder) steel. This is basically for kitchen use and does a good job there. I certainly wouldn't run my Busse Gladius through it.
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I'm sure it can be used for "bushcrafting". Big, sharp cutting and strong enough. As I bought the Natchez for hunting purposes (dispatching wild hogs), and I guess it was primarily intended for fighting, it would not be my first choice for a survival knife. I perhaps would opt to use my Warcraft Tanto instead...
1994571
Check with your local hardware store about sharpening. My local Ace store said it can sharpen the chain for $7.
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A decent whetstone when used properly will always get the best results with any non serrated blade from Kitana to Higo no Kami. Its what the pros use as well. As far as grit goes that all depends on how dull the blade is. A variety of stones will cover your bases and last damn near forever.
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I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho it is not needed (search youtube for hot vinegar patina). Buy a few, you won't be sorry. I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho... » Read More I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho it is not needed (search youtube for hot vinegar patina). Buy a few, you won't be sorry. « Show Less
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A good method is to cut the wood, wait a few days for some drying, and then cut/munch material. The harder/denser the wood, the more frequent sharpening. Also, try to avoid any dirt, stones, metal, etc. I have found the cutting blades to be quite durable, and most importantly on this machine design easily removable for sharpening. It is hard to give a specific period.
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Use an ax or a hatchet for chopping wood. I don't know why people think to measure a knife's quality by trying to make it do what it is not supposed to do.
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I would recommend this, but you must take off the blade to sharpen. Might as well just use an emery well on a grinder !!
1944340
I've used mine for cutting dove tails and other fine cuts. It is flexible (which some may not like) and sharp. I have not tried sharpening it.
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Due to the convex edge on this knife, the best method I am aware of is to affix various grits of sandpaper to a mouse pad and sharpen like that. This edge is a little tougher to sharpen, but the trade-off is that it is a more durable edge.Here's a video on someone making the sharpener in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsoLkonV6c
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The handle is made of low quality plastic. you can see the seams where the sides of the handle were pressed together. I would suggest you find another hunting knife, as this one also has cheap steel and will not keep an edge for long.
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As HillbillyDad said, be sure the knife is sheathed properly. It is pretty tight to start with. Be very careful if it is stuck to not yank so hard as to cut yourself. The knife is extremely sharp.
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Your problem is your cheapo ax. You are going to be forever sharpening it because its made cheap metal and won't hold and edge. You will save many hours of time if you go buy an old ax head made of good steel, sharpen that one, and rehandle it. As for your cheapo ax, sell it for 3$ and accept your 12$ lesson in life.
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You could use it for a large knife, but the grit is not fine enough to create the kind of edge that you probably want for a katana. I might start a katana on this stone, but you'll want to finish it on an 8k/10k grit. And you'll also want plenty of experience sharpening blades before you risk your sword's edge.
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Hi jack,To tell the truth I'm bad on guessing edge angles but it's a wide angle similar to an axe.The BOB can carve and chop wonderfully but I don't find it to be a hunting blade