Sharpening Tanto Blades

[stevec038]

My son gave me a Gerber model 1055 folder with a serrated lower blade and a tanto point. While I have been sharpening traditionally bladed knives for nearly 50 years, this blade presents some new challenges as the point makes that radical turn that makes it a tanto. There seems tobe two separate edges that require sharpening. Are there some differences or special points I need to be aware of in order to sharpen and maintain the edge? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Andy2112]

Hi Stevec038

Have you tried the British Blades forum website ??

sorry could not be of more help to you.

 

[Forest fella]

Is the Tanto Blade Ground on both sides or just the one,as this is the only thing that might be different to your usual sharpening procedure,As for the Tanto point I tend to sharpen them as I would a Chisel.

 

[Graham_S]

if it's ground on both sides of the blade, just treat each part of the blade as a seperate entity while sharpening.

 

[weaver]

That knife was a gift from your son, you don't really want to sharpen it or even use it. Have a picture frame made to fit it and hang it on the wall.

Then get you a proper pocket knife to use.

 

[stevec038]

Probably best idea I've heard so. He is in the Air Force going back to Afganistan. Maybe I SHOULD display it and give it back when he comes home. Thank you for your kind thought.