All About Pocket Knives

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?

No different than sharping any other knife.

Samb wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:12 am No different than sharping any other knife.

Best method?

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)

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.

FRJ wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:37 am 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.

charlesf20 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:32 am

Samb wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:12 am 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

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.

Samb wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:03 am 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.

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

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.

DG Ralph wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:44 pm Charles,
Here's my two cents:

4. Have BandAids nearby.
DG Ralph

thanks.....

Good "heads up" @Captain O