Sharpening Serrated Blade |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
Uncle Rudder 
Gold Member 
Strike 1 6/25 Joined: 14 April 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1098 |
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Sharpening Serrated BladePosted: 06 November 2009 at 2:20pm |
|
As much as I love straight edged knives, I have found that having the last part of the blade serrated comes in real handy for cutting thick rope/etc. But a dull knife is useless, and my Gerber is getting dull. Do you guys have any advice on how to sharpen a serrated edge? (Typical for me) I have misplaced my sharpening stone so I will be buying a new one here soon, and was wondering if you guys have any tips or products that I will need to sharpen the serrated portion of the blade as well as the straight edge. Danke schön
Edited by Uncle Rudder - 06 November 2009 at 2:22pm |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Benjichang
Platinum Member 
I pwned Leroy Jenkins! Joined: 03 January 2004 Location: Holland, 1945 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11018 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 2:25pm |
|
You need a special round stone for sharpening serrated blades.
edit- by round, I mean cylindrical. There are plenty of videos/resources on this topic if you google around a little. Edited by Benjichang - 06 November 2009 at 2:26pm |
|
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. |
|
|
|
|
slackerr26
Gold Member
Strike 2 - language, 8/20 Joined: 24 June 2008 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 1004 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 5:52pm |
|
i thought serrated knives never get dull? or is that only certain ones?
|
|
You have nothing, nothing to threaten me with. Nothing to do with all your strength. |
|
|
|
|
Uncle Rudder
Gold Member
Strike 1 6/25 Joined: 14 April 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1098 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 6:00pm |
|
I found some sites telling me to use a special little stone that is triangular in shape, which I don't see working since the gullets are different sizes and rounded. Other than online, I can't find a tapered "rat tail" file that states what grit it is. I hate paying for shipping, it just feels like getting kicked in the nutts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Darur
Platinum Member
Stare directly into my avatar... Joined: 03 May 2003 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 8842 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 8:53pm |
|
Some guys I know use sandpaper around a screwdriver with lots of oil. Not sure how good that is for the knife though.
|
|
|
|
|
The Guy
Platinum Member
Soup Can Guy Joined: 18 March 2004 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5937 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 10:48pm |
|
if you really like the knife, take it to a professional.
|
|
|
|
|
ParielIsBack
Gold Member
future target of fratricide Joined: 13 October 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1559 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 10:52pm |
|
Or just send it to a professional. There are a lot who sharpen knives for $10-15.
|
|
|
BU Engineering 2012
|
|
|
|
|
Shub
Platinum Member
I don’t have one either. Is that good??? Joined: 11 June 2002 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 5852 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 November 2009 at 1:34am |
|
I have a Lansky Sharpening System that does a great job of sharpening knives. They make a serrated blade accessory hones that work well.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options