Rescue hook sharpening?

Beerplumber · **on:** March 29, 2012, 11:49:50 PM

Well Benchmade suggests a leather cord strop but I'm thinking a ceramic rod? Any suggestions?

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radiotecha1234 · **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:04:08 AM

I used the Stihl file for my chainsaw on my old Charge Xti and it worked okay. I didn't think the rescue hook on it was all that sharp to start with.

kmanct3 · **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:51:27 PM

I would go with the ceramic rod all the way!

jzmtl · **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:17:10 PM

They all work, but in the end you will want a fine polished edge since essentially you are doing push cuts. I only sharpened a hook once and I use sharpmaker rods then strip of leather with stropping compound.

Suveges · **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:41:11 PM

I've had good results with these:

http://www.dmtsharp.com/sharpeners/folding-models/diafold-serrated/

Beerplumber · **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2012, 01:58:29 AM

Quote from: Suveges on March 31, 2012, 07:41:11 PM

I've had good results with these:

http://www.dmtsharp.com/sharpeners/folding-models/diafold-serrated/

Hey good to see you! I like the look of those. I'm going to search a bit locally for something like those. Did you buy those online? I have a small diamond rod but I find it very course.

Stay multi my friends

Suveges · **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:18:38 PM

I only have the red one (fine). I've had it for ages, i think i got it either at mec or target knives.

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