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    On sharpening in the field

    One of my 2010 goals is to be able to sharpen my EDC folder and fixed blade knife on stones rather than a setup like my spyderco sharpener.
    What do you all carry in your bag that will get your blade back to filleting status?
    Gracias,
    Matthew 10:28

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    I use a leather strop and sandpaper, but all of my knives are convex. I try to maintain a really sharp knife with frequent stropping, I find this much easier than actually having to sharpen a knife after letting it get dull. You can use a strop on a knife with flat bevels as well, but it will slowly start to become convex. I use this
    http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Comple...Black-OtterBox

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    I use Jap waterstones to hone an edge then finish off with a strop.

    In the ulu I use a small stone and the back of the 2" wide belt that holds my pants up. If you use a strop or back of belt everytime you finish using the knife it will keep a good edge for a while without a stone ........ but you have to lay the foundation with good sharpening to start with.

    Here you go, the outdoor god at work:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1-CDNaSFs

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPRiJ...eature=related
    Last edited by Von Rheydt; 01-09-10 at 15:11. Reason: Grammar

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    Thanks guys for the tips and sites. I picked up the sharpening kit in the otter box and a Rat RC4 since my only fixed blade is pretty cheap. That should get me started.
    Matthew 10:28

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