Knife Sharpener Question from a new member

rjtjrt · Post by **rjtjrt** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:05 pm

Just come over from another RV site at the invitation of Captain John.
I am building a 12 slowly, and have a Chipmunk that is slow and lovely.
About to change it for a Stampe SV-4 that is even slower.
I am a refugee from the other site as I had a question about knife sharpeners. ?Lansky, or Gatco, or big bucks for the Wicked Edge?

John

Post by **bullojm1** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:42 pm

Hey John,

I can't help you with your question on knife sharpeners....but welcome to RivetBangers! Where are you located? If you ever find yourself in the Mid-Atlantic region and want a RV-7 ride, let me know!

rjtjrt · Post by **rjtjrt** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:59 pm

Mike
Thanks for the welcome.
It'd be great to get a ride in your 7.
It may be easier for you to come to me though. Would be a great flight for you.
I am in Melbourne, but not the Florida one.

Regards
John Russell
Melbourne
Australia

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:15 pm

John,

Glad to see that you made it over here.

Not sure if the knife question will ever get answered but you WILL make lifelong friends here!

The place can be somewhat quiet from time to time but everyone bookmarks it and checks in regularly!

What kind of knives are you sharpening? Just hunting and whittling knives or kitchen equipment?

...or something else???

CJ

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:17 pm

Welcome John. I don't think I will be getting your way anytime soon but if I do will contact you. Keep us posted on your progress! Again welcome!

hydroguy2 · Post by **hydroguy2** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:03 am

I've used a Lansky system for years. But really only right before hunting season, to get the angle on the blade correct. it can be a frustrating system to get a new knife profiled correctly, especially the harder steel. cheap knives can be sharpened with anything.

During the season I carry a DMT diamond coarse/fine stone in my pack. During any gutting or caping I use it often to keep a sharp edge. I usually could ge through the season without using the Langsky again.

Disclaimer: I was a elk hunting guide and took care of many animals each season. I had good knives and some cheap ones and they all got used and had a purpose.

Post by **Spike** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:18 am

Welcome to the group

We are really glad to have you here!

Spike

rjtjr · Post by **rjtjr** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:45 pm

Thanks all for the welcome, and the help with sharpener.

I have had to re-register with a slight change in my sign in name, as for some reason when I tried to change my old email address and password in the original sign in name, since then I have been locked out. So sorry for not answering Capt John.
My knife sharpening will be pocket and utility knife around home, and kitchen stuff, but I do like a sharp knife.
John

BSwayze · Post by **BSwayze** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:54 am

Here's the precision knife sharpener I've been using. I love it. It's inexpensive, too! I just get it out and screw it to the workbench whenever I need it.

http://cutlerycorner.net/productdetail. ... er=CCN-433

rjtjr · Post by **rjtjr** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:29 pm

Bruce
Thanks.
I had no idea there was so much choice out there. Lots of variations of the theme.
John