what would be the best way to sharpen this machete? wetstone, sharpening tool or grinder?
1752464
A grinder would be better. In one hand it would wear your tool away after many years. But by them you'll want the next coolest machete. Something new and improved. Not a big deal concidering how inexpensive this one is.The advantages of a grinder is the time savings. You will complete that sharpening task very quickly. It will apply a great finish and sharpness in no time.Just remember not to reduce the cutting edge to a thin metal edge. It will need to handle high impact on heavy wood. Just give that edge a V edge.
1752465
This blade is too long for a whetstone & the blade has a step down which may be difficult to sharpen with a tool, though it would probably work best. A grinder will take off a lot material and make a straight edge hard to keep.
1752466
I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
1752467
I used a wetstone to work the edge then finished with a sharpening tool I have for my kitchen knives.
1752468
I use a 4 1/2" angle grinder with a cutting wheel, just a quick cut on the edge and both sides, and you have a very sharp edge, I cut small trees up to 4'' wide with NO problem, FRANK PAPA
1447661
I'm no expert, but I'm guessing if you've tried a stone already this one won't do it for you. Check out a local fab shop and have them use a grinder on your ax. You can get a nice edge if you know what you're doing with a grinder.
1307157
There are directions on the cardboard blister pack that the stone is sealed in. There are many instructional videos on U-Tube. Wranglestar has some of the best. Look on his UTube site under axe and knife sharpening!! Cheers, Rick
1425481
A little pointy I guess. You could sharpen it to be somewhat pointy. Machetes are designed for hacking though, not stabbing.
1134297
use a reel mower sharpening kit, which is basically a tub of grinding compound and a crank, quite easy to use, just follow the instructions and
1763533
I have used oil and just water. Both work great but, I'd use one or the other. Other wise, it will just wear out the stone. I was just using the stone to sharpen my lawn mower blade and my machete, today. It's an awesome stone.
1447659
You are better off using a bench grinder first to get the edge ,the whetstone will maintain it afterwards.
560991
I use a grinding wheel and then sharpening stones. I also would wipe it with mineral oil if you can keep up with the habit. You shouldn't have to sharpen it out of the box. Unless you hit the blade with a rock, You won't be sharpening it for a while. It's a Ka-Bar, not a pocket knife, get it dirty.
975235
Any flat stone or crock stick will work. The blade is a modified tanto so it's a little less tricky to sharpen than the original style tanto. Good luck.
1175003
I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
273093
I use a Japanese sharpening stone to sharpen mine, such as the King 47506 1000/6000 Combination Grit Waterstone. To rectify, any good ceramic sharpening rod will do, as long as you keep a 19 degree angle or so. Hope this helps.
968783
Sure is. All machetes should be. Needs sharpening out of the box. I used a file to rough it down and honed it with a stone. Great tool.
836952
Depending on how sharp it is. If it is really dull then you will need a wet stone, shun have one with 2 sides for sharpening and one for honeing. If it is still quite you can just get a dimond steel the sharpen it after a couple of uses, Thats what I do with my old shun 25cm chefs knife and ive had that for 9 yrs.
824580
You need to have a 6" or 8" bench grinder...other than that just the tools you want to sharpen. You will need some plywood or MDF to build a base for your grinder and the wolverine jigs to mount to in order to get the height correct for the grinding bases. This only took a few minutes to sort out. The instructions with the wolverine have a diagram showing the needed clearance for the grinding angles to be correct.
2157548
I use a ceramic rod or long oval cross section stone (originally made to sharpen old time sickles and scythes). I hold the blade stationary and use the stone like you would a file, making sure to move it lengthwise down the edge at the same time so that I don't end up putting a groove in the edge.
1663131
I use a lift to raise the front of the mower to a convenient height, then use a 4-1/2" angle grinder to sharpen the blades on the machine. Be sure to wear good gloves and eye protection, and remove the spark plug wires to prevent accidental starting when turning the blades by hand. With a steady hand, the grinder will do a sufficient job and you won't need to hone the blades afterward.
1190028
Mine was sharp when it came but I do like my knives super sharp, so I used a sharpening rod then a wet stone did the job just fine. Hope this helps