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Rediculously Simple Question : Sharpening A Swivel Knife


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Ok, I've poked around but can't find a straight forward explanation. I've never sharpened anything in my life, let alone a specialty tool like a swivel knife. Can someone tell me how to do this and with what?

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I havent checked them out yet, nor did I bookmark the link (like an idiot) but I believe there are videos on YouTube. I'll be looking for it myself soon.

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In the leather tools section there are a couple of posts on knife sharpening but those are all (I think) about round knives or common knives. On the Leather Wranglers site they have instructions for sharpening one of their SK-3 swivel knives, but the info there would apply to any type of swivel knife. See the link below.

http://www.leatherwranglers.com/tips.html

There are always possibilities....

Bob Blea

C and B Leathercrafts

Fort Collins, CO

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Thanks Bob for referring to our website. However, we just recently took down the swivel knife sharpening videos and will be putting them back up soon. One can still go to our site and download the swivel knife sharpening handout in the same page towards the bottom.

http://www.leatherwranglers.com/tips.html

Thanks,

PZ

Paul Zalesak

Leather Wranglers Inc.

www.leatherwranglers.com

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After taking Paul Zalesak's class on sharpening, I am able to sharpen my swivel knife now without fear of ruining the blade.

keep it in the 10 range or at least hit the steel.

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Thanks everyone. I'll check out all suggestions. Feel like an idiot, but I've never done this before.

Lenore

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Don't feel like an idiot. As someone wise once said, 'There is no stupid question.'

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Related question to this one. What is everyone's favorite swivel knife? I have been using the one I got from Tandy, which I assume is a basic beginner's knife, and I think it is getting dull, or maybe I am simply needing one better. In some of the videos and pics I have seen, the knife that is being used looks more flat, than the angled knife I am using. Opinions anyone???

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SK3 from Leather Wrangler gets my vote. Paul has come up with metal alloy that stays sharper longer than anything I have ever used. If you are just starting, I don't think an angle blade is the way to go. Flat blades are a lot easier the use, and angle blades present their own problems with sharpening. Regardless of brand you choose, having a sharp blade is the most important consideration you have. Most people don't have a clue what a sharp blade is, and the Leather Wrangler comes sharp and ready to go to work.

Hope this helps,

Terry

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