Toka 10 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi, just a quick question, this is a Jack Pyke knife....given to me as a gift a while ago, I don't think i have ever been able to get it very sharp. have used a sharpening steel, whetstone etc and it doesn't seem to gain a decent edge or keep what little it has. i think it was probably a cheap knife but looking at the picture does anyone know of a similar more expensive knife of similar style and proportions?? the size and feel of the knife together with and position of the finger hole is ideal and it is a shame i cant get any edge. the handle is only about 2" long, the full blade is about 3 1/2", with the edge of the blade onlt 2 1/2" long. any advice or knowledge willingly accepted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wexfordlee 0 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Try a bench mounted electric grinder. If you have access to one that is. A steel will only keep a edge on a knife not bring one back and can some times dull the edge even more. Good luck with it as it looks like a lovely little knife! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 You could try a Bladetec sharpener. They work quite well. You can pick them up of flea bay for about a tenner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thurso jack 3 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 go into your local butchers or fishmongers and give them a couple of quid for a pint and im sure they will sharpen it for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,262 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Bladetech are good little sharpeners, very handy, but also a bit harsh. The 'Spyderco Sharpmaker' is very good and easy to make knifes 'scary sharp'. & they are preset for putting on a back edge, equivalent of a regrind. Most butchers only sharpen knives, most send them to a sharpener for a re-grind,. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toka 10 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 cheers, it is a lovely little knife, i ain t sure it was ever finished properly as the tip and the bottom end didn't really have any edge at all what little edge the rest of the blade had has never taken a good sharpening....i have got a bench grinder somewhere but i would be scared silly of ruining it....may get one of the hardware shops to see if they can put an edge on it, that i can just sharpen when needed!!! ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Use a needle file, then finish off with a stone, or use a bladetech there ok.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,971 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I use one of these, they are brilliant on my helle and buck knives. I also use it on the kitchen ones to "Use one once and you'll be a master " someone told me before i got one and they were bloody right they are very easy to use once you get the hang of it. try this ATB Kie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 youtube rocks! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 i bought a knife very similar to the one you have, i couldn't sharpen it for love nor money.... its lying in a drawer now.... rubbish quality........ but then again it was reflected in the price... Snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 after watching a few of those vids ive just been out to the garage and dug out my grandfathers wetstones and found an old leather collar and im going to give it a go! ill let you know how i get on! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeview 791 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have a Kershaw lock blade it was useless at holding an edge, local butcher told me about Peter Maturi's in Leeds they used to sharpen butchers knives right across the city. I took it in and they ground it for me the difference was unbelievable and I just keep up to it with a diamond stone blue or red Y.I.S Leeview ps cost less than a pint for grinding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toka 10 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 rang our local, key cutter/sjoe repairer etc and asked if he sharpens knives....yup and he will do it while i wait...may not even charge a pint as i know him well!! hope it does the job.....17% angle i think as said in the youtube clip?? thanks all for the advice....sounds daft but i would have been gutted if nothing had come of this knife as it feels so good, except that its blunt!! ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 0 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I bought one of those knives,and its crap too.I took it to the shop where I bought it and he got out his fancy expensive sharpening kitand spent half an hour on it.Its now sharp enough to cut yourself with if you really try..hard!! Dont buy one its all looks and no substance,get a Buck or winchester B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicW 67 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 rang our local, key cutter/sjoe repairer etc and asked if he sharpens knives....yup and he will do it while i wait...may not even charge a pint as i know him well!! hope it does the job.....17% angle i think as said in the youtube clip?? thanks all for the advice....sounds daft but i would have been gutted if nothing had come of this knife as it feels so good, except that its blunt!! ATB Not with that knife I trust...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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