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Re: how do I keep a knife sharp?
Hallo!
In the 18th century, I use a coarse and fine river pebbles to dress up my forged belt knife and belt axe.
However, IMHO, the key is the right "grit," the right "angle," and the right "technique."
I see at my local blackpowder shop that among the Arkansas type wet and dry stones, they also sell versions of the "Lansky" sharpeners which are various grit stones mounted on rods that fit into a jig that holds the blade and the stones at the desired angles.
But, yes, as shared, the "quickie" knife sharpening tools that pass over the edge are a quick way to get a decent edge (IMHO, if there was an edge there to touch up...)
Curt
Hallo!
In the 18th century, I use a coarse and fine river pebbles to dress up my forged belt knife and belt axe.
However, IMHO, the key is the right "grit," the right "angle," and the right "technique."
I see at my local blackpowder shop that among the Arkansas type wet and dry stones, they also sell versions of the "Lansky" sharpeners which are various grit stones mounted on rods that fit into a jig that holds the blade and the stones at the desired angles.
But, yes, as shared, the "quickie" knife sharpening tools that pass over the edge are a quick way to get a decent edge (IMHO, if there was an edge there to touch up...)
Curt
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