Hi Chip, I think I fall in the first category. I can generally get by with a few strokes on a black Arkansas stone. Lately I have been using an Old Timer Honesteel on my kitchen knives. It has been working well for me and doesn't remove metal. Sort of like using a strop. Before and after are noticeable. Best wishes. GaryThat looks good, and a handy size to stuff in a bag.I have always got by with a rod sharpening system.The lansky turnbox is excellent. But you need to do little and often to keep your edges maintained. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Tried my old leather belt and I definitely felt a difference after I was done.I remembered I had some scrap pieces of leather, and though they are thin, I have a few that are long enough to make into a strop. Need to head into the garage and carve something up to glue the scrap on to. Not sure how long it will last but the process will be fun.
HA! That's a great idea! How thick is your piece of leather?I have a bunch of scraps of wood and I found two that are good candidates this evening. Need to get to cutting and shaping.
Hi Chip. I usually sharpen when I notice the edge has dulled a little and normally use a Fallkniven DC4 which takes up little space. I’ve also got an old Spyderco Sharpmaker but it’s a faffle compared to the DC4, and I’ve just bought a Fallkniven CC4 to try which seems promising.
a faffle
What's a faffle?