beginner sharpening stones

[philipb]

well I'm new to all this and I fancied having a go at sharpening but I don't want to spend a lot of money to start with.

would something like this work http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400699827526?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT or am I wasting my time with cheap stones

 

[Ogri the trog]

Or you could look in the "Stickies" of this section for - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11571

£5 Sharpening Kit by our very capable "British Red".

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Mesquite]

Not too bad for your money.

I personally use these from Dave Budd which are larger and a similar price

 

[philipb]

many thanks for the replies. Some good info there and I think covers what I need. I was having a read through Dave Budd's very interesting.

 

[homesicksteve]

Tried & tested gear here :

http://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/ct/whetstones-sharpening-stones.htm

 

[jius]

This is what I use...very good for 'in the field' or at camp, especially helpful when it friends have blunt knives you can pull this badboy out and be the camp king

http://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-work-sharp-guided-field-sharpener.htm