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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 15:11:38 GMT -8
Sounds like as far as brands go, Opinel, Gerber, and Spiderco are fairly reliable for larger knives. And it makes sense to keep multiple knives for different uses. I do have a little Victorinox multi-tool that I usually keep in our hiking pack. Glad to hear it's a popular choice. I'm surprised no one had mentioned Mora knives. Been using them for years. |
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Post by ErnieW on Sept 29, 2021 5:48:17 GMT -8
I grew up sharpening on an oil based stone. I recently bought a new stone and have using it with just water. Soak it for ten minutes then sharpen. Seems to work well and less messy than oil.
How are you all sharpening?
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Post by trinity on Sept 29, 2021 6:02:40 GMT -8
I'm surprised no one had mentioned Mora knives. Been using them for years. My son's first knife was a fixed blade Mora. A very solid and reasonably priced knife. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2021 11:41:32 GMT -8
I grew up sharpening on an oil based stone. I recently bought a new stone and have using it with just water. Soak it for ten minutes then sharpen. Seems to work well and less messy than oil. How are you all sharpening? diamond 'stones'. sometimes with water usually dry. finish off with a ceramic 'stone' and a leather strop. |
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 29, 2021 12:02:03 GMT -8
How are you all sharpening? Every possible way. For most major resharpening I use Japanese water stones. I use diamond stones for touch-up, and I carry a very small one for use on the trail. I've used natural stones on the trail a couple times (not very successfully). I use oil stones once in a great while, just to stay in practice.
I you use water stones, it really helps to use a nagura stone to create a slurry.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Sept 29, 2021 13:11:13 GMT -8
I gave up a trail knife a few years ago and never looked back. I used to carry a big ass knife because, well, you're supposed to, right? Only thing is, I literally never used it. So I got a smaller one, but never used that either. I went through several iterations of getting smaller and smaller knives. But stupid me, if I was never using it then I didn't need a smaller one, I didn't need one at all, which I finally realized. Now I find a small pair of sharp titanium-bonded scissors can handle most of my cutting needs, and I also carry a single razor blade in case I need to slice something (most likely myself in a first aid situation). Still haven't used the razor blade, but I don't mind the weight.
The Morakniv Companion is a very good value for a medium sized fixed blade, not quite a full tang but enough for the leverage you need, comes in carbon steel. Went through several types of Gerbers. SAKs have too many tools on them I would never use (Screwdriver? Help me find a screw head anywhere in my kit). Oh, and the tweezers on SAKs suck if you have a real need, I found that out the hard way and had to cut a rock shard out of my foot because the tweezers couldn't grip it well enough.
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Post by ErnieW on Sept 29, 2021 13:40:13 GMT -8
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Post by gabby on Sept 29, 2021 14:46:18 GMT -8
I used to carry a big ass knife because, well, you're supposed to, right? Great observations. OTOH, I kind of like carrying a knife of some kind, and I like cheese - so it keeps me from just biting off pieces with my teeth, which makes me more civilized. I think. |
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Post by ErnieW on Sept 29, 2021 15:14:35 GMT -8
I like cheese - so it keeps me from just biting off pieces with my teeth, which makes me more civilized. I think. I just eat cheese from the package like it is an ice pop. Squeeze it so it slides out and I take a bite. That's not civilized?
If I ever use a knife I lick it clean. I think that isn't civilized and a little dangerous.
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Post by reuben on Sept 29, 2021 15:44:14 GMT -8
I use a knife with about a 3 inch folding blade. I use it for slicing stick meat such as pepperoni, cutting cord, etc. I'm not a gram weenie. I have a smaller Opinel but I use it in the garden to cut veggies. Call me crazy, I don't care.
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Post by driftwoody on Sept 29, 2021 15:51:51 GMT -8
I kind of like carrying a knife of some kind, and I like cheese Now we know who cut the cheese, even if was SBD. |
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 30, 2021 5:15:08 GMT -8
I suck at sharpening knives. I know the process, I just don't get good results. Caulking, too FWIW. Serious hits on my Man Card with those two relatively simple tasks.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Sept 30, 2021 6:01:00 GMT -8
I like cheese - so it keeps me from just biting off pieces with my teeth, which makes me more civilized. No disagreement. If you hunt and dress your kill, or if you do food prep in camp or other food cutting/slicing, and possibly bushcrafting (which I detest) then yes you need an appropriate blade for that (though a short length of steel wire could cut cheese for less weight). Having a need for a tool is a good reason to carry it, but "just because" is not enough of a reason IMO. |
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Post by texasbb on Sept 30, 2021 6:51:57 GMT -8
I suck at sharpening knives. I know the process, I just don't get good results. Caulking, too FWIW. Serious hits on my Man Card with those two relatively simple tasks. My best caulk lines look like a drunk welder's bead. But my summer sausage and cheese get cut at home before I leave for the trail. |
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 30, 2021 7:14:25 GMT -8
I suck at sharpening knives. I know the process, I just don't get good results. Caulking, too FWIW. Serious hits on my Man Card with those two relatively simple tasks. Yeah, it's a frustrating task. I feel competent after getting a streak of good edges, and then a couple failures turn me back into a beginner. |
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