pocket sharpener

[bigmul]

Can anyone give some advice on a decent pocket sharpener?

I've seen some on the 'bay, Gerber ones are around £4, but I've no idea if they're up to much?

Thanks

 

[Forest fella]

I'd spend abit more and get a Fallkniven DC3 or 4,there ideal for carrying in your pocket

 

[bigmul]

I was kinda thinking of something that could be kept on a keyring, or a mini-caribbeaner.

The DC3's look like they have qa hole in them for that, but I'd imagine that the diamond surface would wear or scratch anything they came into contact with - eg keys, torch etc.

 

[FGYT]

yes ther is a tiny hole in the metal strip of the DC3 & 4 but its not into the ceramic and is only 1mm or less i assume its to hang the bit of metal on a wire to run it thru the coating process
you can get (or could i got one in 93 in the USA LLbean Freeport Main 2am 24hr outdoor shop ) mini diamond steel fits into a pen lid type thing but limited use
havin got a DC4 now its a supurb stone and i wouldnt like to get any smaller even for quick field use but alos wouldnt like to hang it of a key ring

ATB

Duncan

 

[Wilderbeast]

off ebay I got a diamond whetstone that had a keyring on it, cost about 3 quid I think! Not exactly superb but was o.k!

 

[rik_uk3]

Can anyone give some advice on a decent pocket sharpener?

I've seen some on the 'bay, Gerber ones are around £4, but I've no idea if they're up to much?

Thanks

They work well, a lot of lads on British Blades take them on camping trips, good enough for a knife collector, good enough for me

 

[FGYT]

is this the gerber one ??

 

[bigmul]

is this the gerber one ??

Yep, that's the one - and cheaper on Amazon too! I reckon I'll get one the next time I order something from there.

Cheers

 

[woof]

Hi bigmul, i've got one of the gerber one's, can't realy fault it for the price, not suitable for a thick(say 5mm) bladed knife though.

 

[bushyboo]

Hi Bigmul

I use a bladetech slightly more expensive but same sort of design as the gerber one
http://www.bladetech.co.uk/blade_tech.html

Gordon

 

[FGYT]

never liked them ones they shred the blad removing a lot of metal
i definatly wouldnt use one on pruning shears as shown on the blade tech site they are a single sided sharpen (like a chisel or scissors ) so doing both will ruin it

also you have one set sharpening angle which as pointed out is probably suitable for secondary edges on full grinds (if you like the angle )

i think this type evolved form the kitchen knife sharpeners and is probably fairly good at them but i wouldnt expect a long life from the knife dunno what it would do to a woodlore i doubt the angle matches


but the Gerber on is ceramic and 2 grades so probably isnt as hard on metal
i have a single one built into the bottom of a filleting knife sheath from gerber i find its so fine unless the blade is sharp its not worth it but it does give a nice final polish you just have to match the angles first
and for the price worth a carefull try i guess


ATB

Duncan

 

[HillBill]

I have a bladetech one. I'm not keen TBH, they don't seem to give a clean grind it leaves a kind of bumpy/ridged/messy edge.( at least mine does) i've tried various methods. On one kitchen knife i had to totally rework the edge after using one.

 

[litefoot]

DC 4 works for me,it comes with a leather case so it will not interfere with anything else in your pocket.
Litefoot.

 

[deeps]

DC3 I have is OK and neatly pocket sized but probably a bit too small. Would suggest a DC4.

 

[bigmul]

Thanks everyone, I reckon for things like a Leatherman or SAK this type of thing would be fine, in fact reckon I might get one for the kitchen too. I have a proper shapening stone aswell, but even the Mrs could use this!

 

[Native Justice]

DMT has a really nice key chain sized diamond pocket stone that is covered until needed. I think they call it their Diamond Mini-Sharp. I'd get the green one myself (1200 grit, xtra fine) for just touch ups. Really inexpensive too for the quality product you get (no association with DMT. yada, yada, just happy customer).

http://theconsumerlink.com/DIAMONDMACHININGTECHNOLOGY/list/POCKMINI/113

Be safe.

NJ

 

[Squidders]

I use one of these: http://www.shootingshack.com/gatco---arkansas-pocket-stone-813-p.asp

It's brilliant, small and not too aggressive.

 

[Wallenstein]

I have one of these... pretty good, reasonably small and can be used one-handed (good for horseback, apparently!).

 

[Enzo]

just ordered 1 at £3.90 delivered from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/gerber-ceramic-pocket-sharpener_W0QQitemZ220323661903QQcmdZ