Sharpening a Becker BK2?

[racky]

i use a wetstone. works like a champ.

[SDM44]

How did yours hold up after all of that batoning?? Did it hold an edge for a decent amount of time?

I sharpened my BK2 once, and that was when I first got it. I've used it for batoning on 3 different trips, splitting a good 20-30 logs each time. I haven't sharpened it since and the blade is still very sharp and no signs or pitting or metal missing.

[monkeylice]

Spyderco Sharpmaker arrived today, and I tried it out on some of my pocket knives. It works really well to sharpen. However, one of the knives I had laying around here had a really poorly profiled edge, and I can't fix it with the sharpmaker so far, there is just too much metal that needs to be removed. I am going to clean the hones and try again later. I'm gonna order a lansky deluxe also, I think, and see how it does for profiling.

I sharpened my BK2 once, and that was when I first got it. I've used it for batoning on 3 different trips, splitting a good 20-30 logs each time. I haven't sharpened it since and the blade is still very sharp and no signs or pitting or metal missing.

Thanks for the info! I'm looking forward to getting to use mine properly.

[jeffrice6]

Spyderco Sharpmaker arrived today, and I tried it out on some of my pocket knives. It works really well to sharpen. However, one of the knives I had laying around here had a really poorly profiled edge, and I can't fix it with the sharpmaker so far, there is just too much metal that needs to be removed.

Thats the one thing bad about the Sharpmaker.... Haven't tried their diamond rods (hear thats the ticket) But to really remove metal takes quite a bit of effort with their medium grit rods.

Being stone inept, Sharpmaker is the best I've found so far (Lansky and many, many others).... I hear nothing but good things about the Edge Pro, but thats just too much coin right now over the sharpener.... Damn it, why couldn't I have had a woodsman for a father!!!

[monkeylice]

Thats the one thing bad about the Sharpmaker.... Haven't tried their diamond rods (hear thats the ticket) But to really remove metal takes quite a bit of effort with their medium grit rods.

I want those diamond stones!! But they cost more than a whole Lansky Deluxe kit. I am torn.

[monkeylice]

I ended up getting both the Spyderco diamond stones and the Lansky Deluxe set, since it was on sale.

WOW. After less than 20 minutes of work, the Lansky got my cheap Smith&Wesson folder to a level of sharp that I can't even believe. I am truly blown away. I don't even care that the blacking on the knife got scratched by the clamp. The clamp IS a bit weak, it seems, but it really doesn't take much pressure at all to get significant sharpening done.

Before using the Lansky, I tried the Spyderco diamond stones, and they worked pretty well at removing more steel than the stock sharpmaker medium stone. However, I just couldn't develop what I would consider to be a good edge on it. Don't get me wrong, I am sure it can be done by someone who is competent. The system is sound. I am just poorly coordinated and can't stroke the knife consistently enough to develop a good edge. I have always had this problem with regular whetstones as well, which is why I bought these knife sharpeners to try out.

I am definitely keeping the Lansky and using it to sharpen all my knives. It's quick, super effective, and idiot-proof. I am probably going to end up selling the spyderco sharpmaker and diamond stones.

[gh0stface]

I would use a strop for a becker. After stropping the blade for a few times, the blade should develop a convex edge. The convex is easier to maintain and works very well for bushcraft. Plus, it's easy to carry a strop in the field.

[Freagan]

I used to know people that used Leather Honing Belts to get a clean polished edge you could shave with. Anyone here ever made their own or used one?

[AndrewTannerCA]

I've heard the Bk2 sheath significantly dulls the edge. Any truth to this?

[gh0stface]

I used to know people that used Leather Honing Belts to get a clean polished edge you could shave with. Anyone here ever made their own or used one?

I bought a bark river kit from knivesshipfree.com. It is not that difficult to used, in fact, for me, it seems easier to use than a stone. It shouldn't be that hard to make yourself; all you need is leather and some type of backing. Strops really put a wicked edge on knives. If you get one, I don't think you'll use anything else to sharpen your blades.

[monkeylice]

I bought a bark river kit from knivesshipfree.com. It is not that difficult to used, in fact, for me, it seems easier to use than a stone. It shouldn't be that hard to make yourself; all you need is leather and some type of backing. Strops really put a wicked edge on knives. If you get one, I don't think you'll use anything else to sharpen your blades.

Thanks for the link! Now I am seriously thinking about getting one... Probably will when I sell the Spyderco stuff.

I've heard the Bk2 sheath significantly dulls the edge. Any truth to this?

Unfortunately, there seems to be... I guess I shouldn't be surprised since the sheath grips it so aggressively. I am thinking about making a custom sheath out of leather for mine, I don't need to be able to hang it upside down anyway.

[OHOD]

I used to know people that used Leather Honing Belts to get a clean polished edge you could shave with. Anyone here ever made their own or used one?

I just use my boot.

As for a sharpening tool......old school, Arkansas stone.

[ns3v3n]

I used to know people that used Leather Honing Belts to get a clean polished edge you could shave with. Anyone here ever made their own or used one?

My brother in law made one using his old unwanted leather belt, a 2"x2" stick he bought from home depot and some adhesive to adhere the belt to the stick. He also have some polishing powder that he had on there. That I dont have details on. Works great though.

[gorblimey]

Freehand sharpening is something children used to learn, but apparently this is too intense a task for the modern American male.

[monkeylice]

I am probably just too impatient to do it. Seems like every time I try I stroke it cleanly four times and the RUIN the edge on the fifth.