Sharpening a Gut Hook?
#5
I use a pocket sized sharpening steel I carry with me most always. It isn't any bigger than a pocket ink pen, it has maybe a 3/16 inch diameter. It also works wonders for a quick chain saw touch up.
I actually sharpen any blade seldom, maybe twice a year and in between I use the steel.
I use a permanent marker on the blade edge, which makes it very easy to see what kind of cut/angle you have. Most times the blade only needs a little touch up. All of my blades will shave the hair off of my arm and I keep them that way.
IMO the best way is to touch up the blade often with a steel and avoid cutting too much metal when you do have to use a stone. IMO people overdo the sharpening thing on most occasions.
I actually sharpen any blade seldom, maybe twice a year and in between I use the steel.
I use a permanent marker on the blade edge, which makes it very easy to see what kind of cut/angle you have. Most times the blade only needs a little touch up. All of my blades will shave the hair off of my arm and I keep them that way.
IMO the best way is to touch up the blade often with a steel and avoid cutting too much metal when you do have to use a stone. IMO people overdo the sharpening thing on most occasions.
#6
Yeah a small steel or round file, diamond rod etc should work and I know its not what you ask but seriously if you like gut hooks just get a utility knife and use roofers blades.
Last edited by rockport; 02-12-2018 at 08:16 AM.
#7
These work great for me.
DMT rattail hone. Amazon has them.
DMT rattail hone. Amazon has them.
Last edited by Irondog54; 02-11-2018 at 08:49 PM.
#8
These work great for me.
DMT rattail hone. Amazon has them.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-DCSFH-Dia...t+tapered+hone
DMT rattail hone. Amazon has them.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-DCSFH-Dia...t+tapered+hone