Sharpening?

[charlesf20]

Some of these autos and/or OTF's being sold need to be sharpened. Is there a safe practice for this
or do they need to be brought to a professional?

[Samb]

No different than sharping any other knife.

[charlesf20]

No different than sharping any other knife.

Best method?

[FRJ]

In my view, one could proceed with sharpening if it wouldn't hurt collector value and then avoid, at all cost, someone who might use a grinder to sharpen the blade.
I would suggest someone who is experienced at using stones. (not me)

[Samb]

Best method if you plan on doing it yourself is the same way you would sharpen a non switchblade. No difference in the knife except the way it opens and closes. If it's an unsharpened collectable then I wouldn't sharpen it unless I planned on using it and not planning on selling it later on.

[charlesf20]

In my view, one could proceed with sharpening if it wouldn't hurt collector value and then avoid, at all cost, someone who might use a grinder to sharpen the blade.
I would suggest someone who is experienced at using stones. (not me)

This is what I was questioning.

[Mumbleypeg]

No different than sharping any other knife.

Best method?

Being new here I suspect you may not have discovered the Sharpening Forum here. viewforum.php?f=113

Your question is answered there (at least there is a lot of information and opinions directed toward answering it).

Ken

[charlesf20]

I have owned a Victorinox for about the last 26 years and it is as sharp as when it was
purchased, so sharp that I am leery of manipulating it.
I can remember being at a motel room in Biloxi trying to split a roast beef sandwich with it because the deli forgot to
half it and almost lost a finger many years ago.
Not that I need anything that sharp but yet it is enticing.

[charlesf20]

Best method if you plan on doing it yourself is the same way you would sharpen a non switchblade. No difference in the knife except the way it opens and closes. If it's an unsharpened collectable then I wouldn't sharpen it unless I planned on using it and not planning on selling it later on.

Thank you.

[DG Ralph]

Charles,
Here's my two cents:
1. Never touch a vintage collectible, or a modern high priced collectible stiletto.
2. High quality other moderns, new, won't need sharpening. e.g. Benchmade etc.
3. Other old or cheap new knives you want to sharpen: get a Lansky type kit which can control the angle and avoid scratching. Manufacturers will tell you the correct angle on the internet, by e-mail, or phone, if it's a brand name knife. If not 20-25 degrees is generally good. But be Patient going through the steps.
4. Have BandAids nearby.
DG Ralph

[Captain O]

I'll go along with Ralph... to an extent..

Modern "user" knives are best sharpened by either a Lansky or Spyderco tri-angle "Sharpmaker". (Well under $100.00 at a good store, or on line). One of these should las a lifetime and will make, and keep your useable automatic "scary" sharp.

Keep plenty of Hydrogen Peroxide and bandages on hand.

[charlesf20]

Charles,
Here's my two cents:

4. Have BandAids nearby.
DG Ralph

thanks.....

[charlesf20]

Good "heads up" @Captain O