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Knife Sharpening

Discussion in 'The Taxidermy Industry' started by dwimberly, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. Apr 20, 2015 #1
    dwimberly

    dwimberly Member

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    I was curious what everyone used to sharpen their knives in their shops. I currently use a Commercial Grage Chef's choice electric sharpener and it works great but I don't think they make it any more and am looking for alternatives just incase. My dad is old school and loves a steel but I am not a steel kind of guy.
     
  3. Apr 20, 2015 #2
    boarhunter67

    boarhunter67 Well-Known Member

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    I use a paper wheel.
     

  5. Apr 20, 2015 #3
    Bob Evans

    Bob Evans Member

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    Best sharpening device I have ever used, hands down....

    Work Sharp Knife and Tool sharpener....
     
  6. Apr 20, 2015 #4
    Steve W

    Steve W Member

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    I second what Bob said, that is a great sharpener for a good price.
     
  7. Apr 21, 2015 #5
    Kraig

    Kraig Member

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    Work Sharp here as well. I also use a steel to touch up the blade as I work.
     
  8. Apr 21, 2015 #6
    tomdes

    tomdes Me my dear and Fall BAZZ!!!

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    X4 on the Work Sharp, best $70 bucks I've spent..
     
  9. Apr 22, 2015 #7
    davehyer

    davehyer New Member

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    Same here, I take the guard off and use it to rough up inside ear liners and thin the edges. I use it for sharpening my needles, my necker fleshing knife, wires for bird taxidermy and anything else that needs a little grinding. Its awesome, and it really puts a nice edge on a knife.