Sharpening Stones And Jewelers Rouge

[gandy dancer]

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.

[LTC]

Differences between rouges...

http://www.ehow.com/info_8266409_jewelers-rouge-colors.html

http://www.pjtool.com/jewelers-rouge-chart.aspx

[Tree Reaper]

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.

[King's X]

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!

[electrathon]

Read the info on Leather Wranglers site about sharpening. Paul is the guy when it comes to scary sharp knives.

[J Hayes]

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