Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

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Jamesh76
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#106 Post by Jamesh76 »

What angle do you sharpen at?

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Graps
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#107 Post by Graps »

Never been asked that before .
I sharpen by hand with a stone and then a Hard Arkansas stone .
The blade is held somewhere around 8-10 degrees per side but that is as close as I can measure it .
I hope that answers your question .
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#108 Post by Jamesh76 »

It does. I typically use a lansky. But would have to hand sharpen for that angle

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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#109 Post by Mohawk »

Wow this is a great thread! James is getting a heck of a knife out of this deal, congrats James!

Don't use your good knife to skin a buck skull. :lol:

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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#110 Post by Graps »

Well , got everything finished up . Just have to buff to a mirror finish and sharpen the blade .
Then I hafta make a sheath for it .
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#111 Post by Shadowhntr »

Mohawk wrote:Don't use your good knife to skin a buck skull. :lol:
:? :cry:
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#112 Post by Graps »

Jamesh76 wrote:It does. I typically use a lansky. But would have to hand sharpen for that angle
It wouldn't matter , when you re sharpen , your way of sharpening will be what it is .
Everyone is different , it's not rocket science and there are several correct ways to do it .
I'm not sure but I think a Lansky the angle setting is inclusive . Meaning a 20 degree setting is 10 per side . So you should be golden .
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#113 Post by Jamesh76 »

Looking good!

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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#114 Post by Graps »

It's time to buff .
This gets frustrating because you think it's ready to buff , but when it gets shiny , the little scratches show up .
Sand with 400 grit and buff again .
Repeat .
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Re: Who would like to win a custom antler handle knife ?

#115 Post by Graps »

I just can't get a picture that shows how the antler shines .
But I'll put these pictures on .
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