Knife Sharpening

Knife sharpening instructions

Regular knife sharpening is essential to keep your survival knife in good condition. A knife with a blunt edge is nothing more than a useless piece of steel. Most accidents occur when dull knives are pushed too hard.

Some knives have a sharpening stone or steel in a pocket on the sheath. Always bring a sharpener with your knife. A good alternative is a diamond sharpener. Its small size and weight make it easy to carry in your pocket or backpack.

If you have no sharpener available you have to use a stone. Try to find granite or sandstone they are best for sharpening a blade. Rub two pieces together to make them smooth.

How to sharpen a knife

Wet the stone surface with water.

Stroke the knife on the stone, with steady pressure, away from you. Hold the blade at a 20 to 30 degree angle.Alternating on each side of the knife with equal number of strokes on each side. Keep the angle constant and the stone wet throughout the process.

If possible strop the blade to make the edge more robust. Sweep it up and down on a leather belt.

Test for sharpness by cutting something. Not by drawing your finger across the blade.

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