Sharpening my tools

[Dav4]

I need a sharpener for my grafting knife, would love to hear what others suggest!

Japanese wet stones would be what I recommend for sharpening a grafting knife. For pretty much everything else, I use this https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...jo94LU-azuAhUx1lkKHTI2DnAQ9aACegQIBRBm&adurl= and use it like this

. Boon knows what he's doing .

 

[JonW]

How about hybrid cutters?

 

[Gabler]

How about hybrid cutters?

All the same principles apply as on knob cutters.

 

[JonW]

All the same principles apply as on knob cutters.

Really? Thanks. The elongated edge made me doubt if that would work

 

[al345900]

I sharp my scissors using a tool called WorkSharp and finish it with a japanese sharpener.

I noticed that scissors need constant cleaning to keep it sharp.

 

[sup3rch4ton]

There is a bit info in this document from TBS (page 25 onwards) here
I used regular Japanese stones with various grits but I like these small ones as well, I find them quite handy.

 

[Maiden69]

For my grafting knife I used this, which is the same set up I use for my Japanese kitchen knife. To keep the scissors and cutters clean I use this, they are super nice to clean anything, other than dried up pine sap.

 

[BonsaiDTLA]

Japanese wet stones would be what I recommend for sharpening a grafting knife. For pretty much everything else, I use this https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...jo94LU-azuAhUx1lkKHTI2DnAQ9aACegQIBRBm&adurl= and use it like this

. Boon knows what he's doing .

What grit(s) do you recommend for the JP wet stones?

 

[Dav4]

What grit(s) do you recommend for the JP wet stones?

This is the Japanese stone that I’ve had for about a year. Go from the 1000 to the 6000 and you’re good to go. I’m going to start using a strop after and see if it does a better job.

 

[Gabler]

I’m going to start using a strop after and see if it does a better job.

I find that the strop is helpful for removing a burr if you're a mediocre sharpener like I am, and it's useful to everyone for maintaining an existing edge.

 

[Ming dynasty]

One of the most underestimated tools in the sharpening business.
I use one for my straight razor (which I barely ever use, but I own one because it's cool) and I've been able to keep it sharp for a decade without ever touching a stone.

Which side of leather to use? The smooth side or the rougher inside? usually..

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Which side of leather to use? The smooth side or the rougher inside? usually..

Rough side first maybe 3-6 strokes, then smooth a couple times.
Depends of course of how rough your leather is.

 

[Mike Corazzi]

One other thing: It's usually impossible to get a good edge on stainless steel. The one exception I've found is the patented stuff that Victorinox uses. As cheap as it is, it's also surprisingly good at holding an edge.

Victorinox steel is super keen. If anyone makes tools of 154CM stainless, it would take a scary sharp edge.