All ya'll knife-fellas ... got a question

[RollingThunder]

I was at the Cabela's in Dundee, Michigan this weekend, and I finally broke down and bought a Kabar, USMC Short (5.25" blade). I needed something a bit bigger on the trail that just a pocket knife.

Anyway.

Straight out of the box it seemed plenty sharp, but I know better. I know it will be correctly sharp if done properly.

Thing is ... how do I do that without buggering up the black steel?

This would be the knife.


Thoughts?

[Hank Rugerman]

One word....Lansky

http://lanskysharpeners.com/

You just can't really do much better than this in IMHO....I use a Lansky to set all my bevels after I build my knives...

You may want to but a bit of a softner (napkin) on the clamp vice if your particular about the finish...

good luck

[Flinch Morningwood]

I aggree with Hank...The lansky system is pretty much foolproof...and I am the fool that should know.

I even built a bigger "Tim Allen" version of the jig to help put in the primary bevel when building knives.

[RollingThunder]

Thanks guys ... I knew ya'll wouldn't let me down!

[Rayban]

My only thought is that I hope you didn't pay more than $50 for it......I've priced knives there....I live 20 minutes away....and ouch....pretty pricey.

[RollingThunder]

Hey Rayban. Retails for $65 here locally, I paid 54. Figured I got a deal by comparison. Just remember, there's always someone getting gouged worse than you. LOL.

No matter, though, on the trip I made to Michigan I picked up two Singer leather sewing machines for free. Works out in my book.

[Rayban]

Two free machines?? Yes, I'd say you done real good....thought you'd have pictures of them by now....

[RollingThunder]

LOL. I know, I know. I'll have pics this weekend, though. After they're cleaned up and squared away.

[Hank Rugerman]

I even built a bigger "Tim Allen" version of the jig to help put in the primary bevel when building knives.

cmon' dawg...lets see that puppy......

always interested to see what the other fellar came up with....