Sharpening blades?

[Russell]

My chisels and kitchen knives are very dull.
I've seen on YouTube apparently putting a MDF wheel on a bench grinder and using some polishing compound works? Has anyone tried it?
If not any other methods?

 

[DaveDCB]

I have a faithful diamond sharpening set for my chisels, they are like razors!

Faithfull FAIDWTRIPLE Diamond Sharpening Stone Dry Wet 3pc Kit | Sealants and Tools Direct

Try something like this for kitchen knifes, I just use a cheapo one but it soon gets them sharp again.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kyocera-Zirconia-Ceramic-Scissor-Sharpening/dp/B000KKLZ68/ref=asc_df_B000KKLZ68/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226619217014&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8493337850830634844&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041113&hvtargid=pla-384937175990&psc=1&mcid=00c141ac061a3566ad6a2e9c90c2185d&th=1&psc=1

 

[Giles]

Have proper wet stones for my Japanese chefs knives but also my mate does it and gets them crazy sharp

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[Lancs Lad]

Had this a few years now..works for me.

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[Bri963]

Angle grinder and flap wheel, or belt sander.

 

[Gecko]

The sharper and more delicate a blade, the faster power tools will destroy it.
Knife sharpening is very deep rabbit hole (full of folk law and BS).
Having a nice blade to use is all about having a consistent angle for the full length of the blade.
Sounds obvious, but the "correct" angle is determined by: the hardness of the steel, the thickness of the blade and of course the intended use.

I use a knock-off of this kit to get a consistent profile the full length of the blade which can then be maintained with a steel until you want to true it up again

useful comments about choosing the "correct" angle.

Best Angle to Sharpen a Knife (Sharpening Angle Guide) - KnifeBasics

Factors That Determine the Right Sharpening Angle Use of the Knife Steel Hardness Blade Thickness Knife User's Preference Sharpening Angles for Knives Under 10 Degrees 10-15 Degrees 15-17 Degrees 17-22 Degrees 22-30 Degrees Over 30 degrees Knife Sharpening Angle Chart What Is The Best Sharpening...

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[Stroppymonkey]

Angle grinder and flap wheel, or belt sander.

That's what I use for the shovels.

 

[Russell]

I've used a steel but didn't get good results.
I've got a set of cheapo diamond stones and there so so, probably my lack of technique.
I like the look of the fixed angle setup.

 

[Rob65]

For wood chisels I use a belt sander to get the grinding angle and then a traditional oilstone to hone an edge on them. After honing break the burr off on my hand.

After they have been properly sharpened once, a quick session on a stone only takes less than a minute.

My philosophy when it comes to sharpening is little and often is best.

 

[Giles]

I keep my Japanese knifes razor sharp so much so no one else is allowed to use them or wash them. Have a Japanese whetstone kept immersed that’s 400/1000 give them a Sunday tune up on the 1000 and strop . The slicer is lethal sharp

 

[heritage machining]

I use a welsh slate stone and waterto sharpen chisels and knives if I could get a round one and run it slowly water immersed that would be the best solution in my opinion

 

[Russell]

A bit of googling suggests 25° for chisels/plane and the link above 20° for kitchen knives. Does anyone use a jig for chisels and plane?

 

[Lancs Lad]

Depends how serious you are...but creme de la creme..

Tormek T-8 Black Sharpening System

Tormek of Sweden has produced this special anniversary edition of their renowned T-8 sharpening system to celebrate its 50th birthday. It represents 50 years of development and improvement culminating in this latest version of Tormek’s founder, Torgny...

www.axminstertools.com

 

[kabin man]

Rocksread knives have a rep for sharpness..
And being f#$in expensive..

 

[6feetdown]

Depends how serious you are...but creme de la creme..

Tormek T-8 Black Sharpening System

Tormek of Sweden has produced this special anniversary edition of their renowned T-8 sharpening system to celebrate its 50th birthday. It represents 50 years of development and improvement culminating in this latest version of Tormek’s founder, Torgny...

www.axminstertools.com

f**k me theyve increased in price. I've got 1 but needs a new wheel about £100 last time I looked bet now dbl that

 

[Giles]

f**k me theyve increased in price. I've got 1 but needs a new wheel about £100 last time I looked bet now dbl that

Aldi/schbach do one very similar for z£99

https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-wet-sharpener/p/021111303380400

 

[heritage machining]

Dad's got one and it is really good

Depends how serious you are...but creme de la creme..

Tormek T-8 Black Sharpening System

Tormek of Sweden has produced this special anniversary edition of their renowned T-8 sharpening system to celebrate its 50th birthday. It represents 50 years of development and improvement culminating in this latest version of Tormek’s founder, Torgny...

www.axminstertools.com