gandy dancer Report post Posted March 5, 2014 HI ALL : Has any one purchased the SMITH TRI HONE and if so is it good for sharpening swivel knives and small leather tools ?? also need recommendations on honing oil, which is best ?? I saw a post on here some where some recommending a black rouge called 555 ?? Is this better than the green ??? I am learning so al comments and info appreciated !! Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted March 5, 2014 Differences between rouges... http://www.ehow.com/info_8266409_jewelers-rouge-colors.html http://www.pjtool.com/jewelers-rouge-chart.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted March 5, 2014 I wouldn't use a stone for swivel knife blades. Green compound on card stock is all you need to keep them razor sharp. For other leather tools, (not swivel knives) you can use a dremel with emery and the felt discs with green compound. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted March 5, 2014 Once you get the angles on your blades.....a simple piece of 800 & 1200 wet/dry sandpaper glued to something flat work out great! If you read on line references regarding the different rouges you can find out what best fits your needs. I own all of the colors, but I mostly use the green bar from Leather Wranglers. I have a dedicated strop on my bench and in the garage, but like it was stated, you can use a simple business card or poster board. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Read the info on Leather Wranglers site about sharpening. Paul is the guy when it comes to scary sharp knives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Flitz has worked well for me for stropping and most hardware stores carry it. It too will work on cardstock. I also like the wet/dry papers on plate glass or on 1" flat steel used like a file. I have India stones for rough work, and some real nice hard Arkansas stones for the fine stuff and finish it off with a few strops on some Flitz. Most of it comes down to what works best for you, trial and error sort of thing. Also practice practice practice Edited March 6, 2014 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
