That translates to less maintenance required on your end (sharpening, tuning-up, etc.) but remember a budget knife can perform just as well as a pricier blade if it's well maintained. Don't feel you need to splash out more than $200 on your first EDC pocket knife. Start low and ...
I use a FireStone sharpener, from McGowan Mfr Co. It is electric and puts a hollow-ground edge to the knife. Bought it from Target on-line as usually not available in their stores. Around $70 or so. A little steeling between the sharpenings keeps the edge sharp. My brother, a charte...
It’s a drop point design for ease of sharpening, with 20-degree edge angles on a flat grind. The blade holds an edge quite nicely, and it sharpens easily. The handle is constructed from Zytel, a Dupont-made glass-reinforced nylon which is damn-near indestructible. What I really love ...
Believe it or not, the blade steel isn’t a huge factor for me. Don’t get me wrong, it needs to have a decent steel but I find that I’m pretty particular about sharpening and maintenance so if it starts to lose it’s edge I give the knife a touch up. VG10, 154CM, heck even...
Personally, while I like the idea of a svelte utility knife with ball bearing pivot and Elementum styling, I tend to shy away from near-fully exposed blade edges. Construction tool brands have tried to enter the “EDC” folding knife and gear space, and it’s interesting to see Civivi lau...
A few things some of the dealers have shared with me. Not only sell the misc equipment like sharpeners but have someone come in once or twice a month and offer sharpening service. Find someone local that makes sheaths, have that service as part of your consignment ...
If you’re not comfortable sharpening your own knives, you can always take them to a professional for help. However, with a little practice, sharpening your Nakiri knife at home is easy to do and can save you time and money in the long run. ...
Accurate Sharpening & Cutlery Sales Smokey Mountain Knife Works I also like using theLamsonSharpKnifeSafe. It's a bit bulkier than the Edge-Mag, but it completely covers the entire blade in plastic. The cover opens up on hinges and can be washed easily enough. Make sure the knife and the...
Before getting started with the actual sharpening, it’s important that you prep your stone(s). My own has been used for many years and featured quite a few deep scratches as well as one significant gouge near the center, so I decided to plane down my water stone first. In stereotypical...
Benchmade has also been known to refinish or completely replace a worn out knife for a user who sends it in for sharpening or service. Conclusion To summarize, for this Benchmade Bailout review: The Bailout is a great knife. It has a style all it’s own, using quality materials and ...