Hi allI am very new to the world of SAK and wanted to ask for opinions on sharpeners for the beginner. Do you think the Vic dual sharpener would be ok to start with, or is it worth spending a little more to get something more substantial? I like the look of the Vic sharpener but do you think a beginner could get to grips with it?Thanks!
MacGyver, do you just use the V sharpener for SAKs?
I broke the sharpening rod on mine ages ago. I made a sawn-off version for edc (you can find that somewhere in my older posts). So when it broke I modified the remaining V-sharpener in to a key and edc it on me all the time (I think there is a picture of it somewhere in my EDC thread). It works great to touch up the sak edge on the fly.
Quote from: caninesapien on January 12, 2017, 11:45:19 AMMacGyver, do you just use the V sharpener for SAKs?Yep, pretty much so. But I try not to let the blade get too dull, just touch up the edge regularly. If its too dull or has dents I'll use the rod very carefully first, and finish up with the V. It will cut more than well enough for my use
Quote from: caninesapien on January 12, 2017, 10:51:43 AMHi allI am very new to the world of SAK and wanted to ask for opinions on sharpeners for the beginner. Do you think the Vic dual sharpener would be ok to start with, or is it worth spending a little more to get something more substantial? I like the look of the Vic sharpener but do you think a beginner could get to grips with it?Thanks!For a reasonably cheap solution that is more or less idiotproof I use the 4 rod version Lansky Turnbox.