Wednesday, March 19, 2014

How To Choose The Best Pocket Knife Sharpener

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By Gwen Lowe


Owning a pocket knife can be very useful. It can make it a lot easier to open packages, a useful tool while camping and in some cases can even be used in emergency first aid. However in order to make sure it is usable you have to ensure that the knife is sharp. Therefore you need to make sure you use the best pocket knife sharpener to keep your knife in a suitable condition to use it.

There are various ways you can sharpen a blade. What you use depends on the size of the knife and the material it is made from. Knives are often made from steel so one potential factor can be if it is carbon steel or stainless steel on the blade. This is something that should be specified when you purchase a sharpener.

The stones used to sharpen edges can vary. The highest possible quality comes from using diamonds or something coated with a diamond paste. This gives you the best possible surface on which to sharpen your blade. However it is recommended that you choose something that is appropriate to the type of material the blade is made from.

The best material for this is diamond. When you want the sharpest possible edge then you should sharpen along the edge of the blade. Alternatively you can use a stone that is coated with diamond paste in order to get a sharpened edge without getting something that is fully diamond in order to sharpen your knife.

A smaller sized stone is best when you want something to carry around. However when you keep the knife in one place then a portable sharpener is not as necessary. Therefore a ceramic pole may be a better option. These come in either blue or white, with the blue being coarse and the white being smooth.

Some people can feel less confident with sharpening themselves. Therefore an electronic sharpener may be a more appropriate option for them. However it is important to ensure it fits the knife to prevent damaging the handle. If you are not sure then you should check online for demonstration videos to give you an idea of how to properly sharpen the blade.

When comparing the different options try to look for something that is portable. Given that this is being used to sharpen something designed to fit in your pocket it makes sense that the item used to sharpen the blade is also convenient to carry around as well. The dimensions of the sharpener ought to be specified in any description of the product or product reviews.

In short if you want to find the right sharpener to suit the pocket knife you own it helps to check reviews. This will give you an idea of what other people have purchased and how satisfied with what they got and the service they received from the company. It is worth using your regular search engine for more information, customer feedback and to help you make a purchase that is appropriate for your needs.




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