Comments on: How to sharpen a knife or ax http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/ Play challenging online games, laugh at funny jokes, build amazing projects and find lots of fun at the online home of Boys' Life, the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:04:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Anonymous http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-238532 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:12:35 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-238532 This is wrong you’re supposed to have the blade pointed away from you while doing this it says so in the boy scout handbook

]]> By: Anonymous http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-222292 Thu, 05 May 2011 18:40:01 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-222292 There should be a guard ion the file to protect the hand.

]]> By: RCT3 Dude http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-212959 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:10:24 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-212959 Good Reminder If You Forget How To Sharpen a Axe or Knife:)

]]> By: hawkeye http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-201397 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-201397 get a good qulity pocket gatco sharpener (they sell them at Cabelas)they will sharpen almost anything really well I use them to keep my knives razor sharp (you can alomst shave with my letherman)

]]> By: hawkeye http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-201396 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:51:41 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-201396 i disagree i’ve sharpened my tomahawk with the blade a ton and never had a single problem with it exept now it’s razor sharp and thats a advantage

]]> By: Random person http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-187026 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:46:39 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-187026 my knife is so DULL it wont sharpen with a whetstone.how do i sharpen it!please HELP!!!!!

]]> By: tight http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-184584 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:02:23 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-184584 files work faster than stones and if you ever have to cut out a stump sharpening with a stone will take forever

]]> By: random kid http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-183413 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:20:11 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-183413 it really isn’t that easy

]]> By: Troop17 http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-182341 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:51:25 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-182341 If you try and sharpen ‘with the blade’ you will likely round over the edge – always sharpen against the edge.

]]> By: HawaiianEagle74 http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-179542 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:31:32 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-179542 How is it that we teach our scouts to always cut away from their body but when sharpening an ax they file towards the blade with their hands? Shouldn’t it be taught to get on the other side of the ax and file the same direction as the blade?

]]> By: Scouter32 http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-169817 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:12:58 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-169817 I love how Boys Life’s website shows you cool stuff like this.

]]> By: sailingpj http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-157479 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:57:25 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-157479 Sharpen it until it is as sharp as you want it. Differences between people, metals, and stones all contribute to differences in how fast a knife gets sharp, and how sharp it gets. What you consider sharp or dull may be different from what I consider sharp and dull.

]]> By: sailingpj http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-157477 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:54:26 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-157477 Sharpen it when it starts getting dull. You should be able to feel it.

]]> By: Sniggs http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-155713 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:13:05 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-155713 This ax sharpening makes me glad I learned it differently. I agree with burrito about the burr. Try to count the stroke on the first side then repeat on the other. This will give you a good base. You will begin to be able to feel the burr once you have done this a few times. After I finish with the file, I move on to an “ax stone” with some honing oil on it. This will give it a nice touch and it has two sides with diffrent grits to make it even sharper. Lastly, I have been known to use my ax on a barber strop to make it hair splitting.

Remember that a sharp axe is a safe axe.

]]> By: tonycee http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-148384 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:16:18 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-148384 I found the video very helpful,thanks.

]]> By: Aradern http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-133477 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:24:47 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-133477 In the knife sharpening video, the angle is actually 23 degrees, not 30. You should also sharpen each side of the blade the same number of times. NEVER sharpen serration on a whetstone.

]]> By: halo snipe http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-131589 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:31:50 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-131589 where can i find a whetstone?

]]> By: deagle http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-130451 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:32:15 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-130451 nice man:-)

]]> By: lonhorn_fan8 http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-105435 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:12:30 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-105435 did not understand the knife sharpening

]]> By: red http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-103914 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:07:46 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-103914 i also agree with burrito about the burr on the axe

]]> By: z.w. http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-101226 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:14:47 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-101226 Seems very simple.

]]> By: oldscouter http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-97467 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:14:29 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-97467 I have used and sharpened axes for 30 years — I agree with Burrito about the formation of the burr on the axe, and also making one long stroke each time.
The idea of the log and stakes is a good one. I have never seen it before, and I think it is a good way to go.

]]> By: Knife Rookie http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-93287 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:59:48 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-93287 How often should I sharpen my pocket knife?

]]> By: GOD http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-91527 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:37:24 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-91527 what about using the file properly, you could very easly ruin files the way the video is showing you how

]]> By: some wierdo http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-80890 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:05:18 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-80890 random guy, yuh gotta click on tha thing that sez ax sharpening.

]]> By: Random Guy http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-80579 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:15:44 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-80579 The video won’t play for me either.

]]> By: knife collector http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-78910 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:42:24 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-78910 video wont play.

]]> By: cool dude http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-78435 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:42:46 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-78435 now i know how to sharpen a AXE thanks for the TIPS!

]]> By: geo says http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9346 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:17:57 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9346 i can sharpen my pocket knife.Thanks for the tips.

]]> By: The Boy’s Almanac » whittling 101 http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9345 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:22:40 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9345 [...] hatchet! 2. Sharpen your pocket knife It’s important to keep the blade sharp at all times. Here’s how. A dull knife requires more force, and if you slip while carving, you could whittle your finger with [...]

]]> By: mojo http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9344 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:25:55 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9344 The axe/hatchet sharpening is correct. The knife sharpening is only partially correct.

Alternate from one side of the blade to the other. NEVER continuously hone one side of the blade. This creates an uneven bevel.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9343 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:23:40 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9343 these are wrong

]]> By: ziebs http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9342 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:02:36 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9342 now i can sharpen my pocket knives

]]> By: Burrito http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9341 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:36:52 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9341 Axe sharpening info is incomplete. You should mention that a burr will be formed on the opposite side of the blade that you’re filing on, then tell us how to get rid of the burr edge, strop the blade, etc. Also, we were taught to make a long, single file strokes from the near end of the blade to the far end. Your method of filing in small sections most likely will lead to uneven sharpening.

]]> By: CuriousScout http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9337 Tue, 27 May 2008 21:41:17 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9337 How long should I sharpen the knife?Mine become very dull.

]]> By: bb gun http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9338 Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:04 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9338 great video and tip

]]> By: RJ http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9339 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:48:22 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9339 Very good videos!!

]]> By: Timo http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9340 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:01:06 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9340 You can just hold the axe with one hand and sharpen with a whetstone with the other hand if you don’t want to set up the stakes

]]> By: bob http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9336 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:14:27 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9336 natitonic the file sharpenz the axe (duh)

]]> By: xcdrummer http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9335 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:14:12 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9335 our troop always used wetstones for our axes and stuff. but i think i will tell them to try and use a file next time and see how hat works

]]> By: StagStar http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9334 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:34:02 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9334 I never knew you could sharpen an ax with just a filer, log, & tent pegs. I tried it and found out it really works.

]]> By: wesley http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9333 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:17:37 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9333 it is facinating to learn about it

]]> By: Natitonic http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9331 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:56:25 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9331 oh sorry bout that other comment im just fig. things out here

-Natitonc

]]> By: Natitonic http://boyslife.org/video-audio/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/comment-page-1/#comment-9332 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:53:55 +0000 http://www.boyslife.org/about-scouts/large-width/2247/how-to-sharpen-a-knife-or-ax/#comment-9332 no offense but, how do you sharpen an ax bye putting it be hind some pegs and a log?

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