Sharpening V-Cutter Blades

valvestem125 · **on:** February 17, 2010, 10:37:58 PM

A while back I saw a post here on someone wanting to know how to sharpen the blades on the V-cutter tool. After looking it over, and if mine was dull enough to explore a way to sharpen the blades, I came up with this.

The existing rivets would have to be removed with a tool, maybe a Dremel or drilled out carefully. Once the blades are detached, a few passes on a diamond stone would get then back to razor sharp again.

Ah-ha, now to re-attach the blades. In the past, I have had real good luck using hobby store/Home Depot/Lowes brass rod for rivets. They have to be longer than the thickness of the blade and the blade holder arms, so they protrude about 2mm on either side. A few taps with a ball-pein hammer rounds over the brass ends making your own rivets.

Like I said, I've used these homemade brass rivets over the years to make my own lock-pick handles, and other various tool handles.

parnass · **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2010, 08:08:48 PM

Could you use a sandpaper belt to sharpen the V-cutter? If so, you wouldn't have to remove the blade.

My Powerlock has a scissors instead of a V-cutter.

valvestem125 · **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2010, 12:10:52 AM

Quote from: parnass on February 21, 2010, 08:08:48 PM

Could you use a sandpaper belt to sharpen the V-cutter? If so, you wouldn't have to remove the blade.

My Powerlock has a scissors instead of a V-cutter.

It probably would be worth a try before going to disassembly.