how do i sharpen this knife, is there anything you can recommend buying?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B8IEA4?pc_redir=1407309288&robot;_redir=1Lansky 5 stage sharpening kit. This is an EXCELLENT, affordable sharpening kit.If you get the serrated version, lansky sells a separate serration stone also
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There's plenty of options. It depends on your budget. A sharp maker will do the job
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Lansky sharpener will do the job on the non serrated part, I have never had to sharpen the serrated edge on mine. If you mail the knife back to benchmade with 5 dollars for return postage they have a lifetime sharpening service and will put a factory edge on it for you.
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I use a smith's quick sharpener for a fast edge or a wet stone for better longer lasting edge
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I assume you can use any sharpener on this knife. I have a couple different types of sharpeners, and have had no issue with using them with this knife. The blad is not serrated, so it shouldn't be an issue.
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You can buy an inexpensive sharpening kit for tools and swords at any outdoor sports store or online. Use a lot of honing oil to keep the blade from getting clogged as you sharpen. Use emery paper(very very fine grit sandpaper) to finish the edge
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I try to rinse and sort of dry all my "nice" knives as soon as I'm finished using them. Later I'll HAND wash, rinse, and dry them. I'm working my way up to buying a carbon steel laminated Japanese knife (not stainless) and I believe this is the way to treat them if you want any satisfaction at all with these knives which can be super sharpened. Just practicing, but I think all $100+ knives are worth this extra effort.
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I wouldn't use a PP1 to sharpen this knife. use an Arkansas stone, a fine-grain grinding wheel or a butcher's rod-sharpener.
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I haven't found a knife that it doesn't sharpen. I actually have had knifes made for me that I sharpen on mine.Besides that you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't work the way you want it! STEW
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Say, just a suggestion. (I haven't purchased this, but was reading through the questions while considering.) Try looking on YouTube or searching on web. There's usually plenty of "How To" pages. (Of course, check before you purchase, as the instructions you prefer may not include the sharpener you're looking at.) I found this with a quick "How do you use a carbide sharpening tool to sharpen gardening tools?" It doesn't include this specific product, but it has some guidance. http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawn-and-garden-tools/
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It comes with a sharpener you just run it across the cutting edge in one direction not back and forth. If you do not have a sharpener that comes with it I think you can use a knife sharpener but I am not sure.
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Get a good quality set of stones of different grit. I have not sharpened mine yet but have an assortment of different blades. I use either a 4 stone Arkansas kit and depending on knife and material, you can get one of these Woodstock SteeleX D1130 1000 Grit and 6000 Grit Japanese Waterstone
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I don't use a ceramic sharpener for this steel. I find if you don't have a stone, a diamond rod sharpener followed by a strop gets this knife silly sharp. It's carbon steel so the diamond rod sharpeners' abrasive surface works well. Stropping helps this knife stay polished and shiny, as well. This is by far one of the sharpest knives I've ever come across. For ~$14, how can you go wrong?
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I have no idea where one could purchase a blade sharpener. I think it would be more cost effective to purchase a new blade, they are not that expensive.
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I have no idea though I have had one for some time. It's cheaper to buy a new one than conventional sharpening unless you can do it all yourself.
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Check with your local hardware store about sharpening. My local Ace store said it can sharpen the chain for $7.
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D2 steel is too hard to be sharpened with a whetstone, you need to use either diamond sharpeners or ceramic crock sticks work well,
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Use the cheap roller sharpener from IKEA! I have been using that for all my Henkel's for years and found it to be the best sharpener ever. Easy and quick. A few strokes on the roller will make it sharp as new. Simple and easy and never damage your precious knives. Never leave your knives dull and abuse them for a long period. It may harm the edge too badly and that will require major surgery to revive it.
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ebay. There is a wealth of sharpeners there at varying costs. I have had great success with a very simple knife sharpener with opposing wheels. Looks like a knife handle with a dual set of wheels on the end. Just run the slicer and let the sharpener do its thing. You can pick one up of these vintage sharpeners on ebay for about $5-$10 (Or less in auction). This will get you many sharpenings. A new blade wheel is about $35. Pick up a cheap sharpener on ebay and slice on!
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One of the knives, that I use most often, is being to get dull. I don't know if they can be sharpened. I've been wondering the same thing, but just haven't investigated yet.