Message-Id: <m0w4q5m-000F01C@atheria.europa.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 1997 07:37:27 -0800 (PST)
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: Roger Korn <rkorn@europa.com>
Subject: Re: Sharpenning Crooked Knives
I use a traditional Northwest Coast native tool known as a belt sander to
sharpen crook knives. I make my own knives from 2" wide band resaw blades
because the steel can be annealed by heating to cherry red, then allowed to
slowly cool. Then I cut, bend, and rough grind to shape, then reheat to
bright red, quench in oil, and final grind. All grinding and sharpening is
done with the belt sander, start with 80 and end with 320. Hone with a red
India gouge stone - the ones that are oval in section with an oval concave
groove on one side. I use the stone sideways, finding an area on the stone
that contacts the area I'm working. Finish up with 1200 grit wet paper (car
body guys have this). Works for me, and I tend to be impatient.
Good luck
Roger
At 05:35 PM 3/11/97 -0800, you wrote:
>I would be interested in finding out just how one is supposed to sharpen
>a crooked knife. I recently purchased one (it didn't come with
>instructions!) along with a strop and sharpening compound. While I know
>and have used the strop it is becoming increasingly apparent that the
>knife requires some 'coarser' attention i.e. it needs a better edge.
>Would any of you folks know I might make this knife sharper?
>
>dully yours,
>
>dm
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