got a knife, need advice

[270winchester]

hey guys:

I just got an Emerson Mini-Commander in the mail, and after handling it for a hwile, i absolutely adore this thing, as much if not more than CQC 7B with Wave.

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to keep the edge on this knife? I have a touh time trying to sharpen the cqc blade as it is.

I have a spydoerco 204 sharpening kit.

Also If anyone who own the same knife wants to share your experience, that's more than welcome.

Thanks


Nick

 

[PhilElmore]

You're probably having trouble because the recurved edge is an absolute pain to sharpen, thanks to the constantly changing angle. I have the best results using a diamond rod (or any other handheld rod sharpener) when it comes to recurved edges because the rod makes it easier to adjust the orientation of your hand to keep the rod angled properly on the edge as you follow the curve.

 

[Blades]

You could just use the corner of your Spyderco stone. Just use it in your hand, don't use the base. Just an idea.


Blades

 

[PhilElmore]

That's true -- I hadn't even thought of that. The handheld triangular stick would act just like a rod.

 

[knifebright]

First off you have got to remove that factory edge and put on a realistic angled edge. Most companies have great sharpend edges but it's usually a hollow ground, reverse curve or another really difficult angle to replicate. I recomend lansky crook sticks as they are very easy use. If you are going to use a knife i alway sharpen it with the angles i'm going to use as soon as i get it in.
jimmy

 

[Phil_B]

After you sharpen up,reduce pressure on the stone and keep going at the strokes for a short while. This puts a finer edge on. To finish this off,I get rid of the (largely invisible) rags (burrs) by stropping on an old leather belt held at one end in a vice. Take care doing this with slip joints or carry a first aid kit to the garage. :-D

 

[TOB9595]

Emersons have the chisel edge and I have an awful time of getting them as sharp as I wish without reprofiling.

This is probably greek to 270Winchester and is a bear to do.
To sharpen the stock edge, I use the spyderco 204 with the flat side and the triangle edge. I mark the blade edge with a magic marker and find the appropriate angle to sharpen the ground side. When I raise a burr I lay the flat side against the flat of the 204 and give it a swipe to remove the burr. This can be done with the stick in the base or out, Whichever is most comfortable.
Someday I'm gonna do a complete reprofile of one of my Emersons. I'm fearful due to reduced trade value.

Another slick way of regrinding is to keep the chisel grind and put a high flat grind on. It really rocks!!
Tom

 

[Phil_B]

I know what you mean about chisel grinds TOB,I reprofiled my old BM CQC7 Emerson,but I bought it as a user so trade value was not an issue. Cuts better now,as it's more predictable(for me at least).
BTW,stropping takes the burrs off and leaves a shaving sharp edge,but I should have mentioned to strop both sides. You sometimes see evidence of a maker doing this,as a slightly increased polish on the finish at the blade edge.
Phil. :-)

 

[AilSnail]

I use some green waxy stuff on the leather that polishes real well. I think these are .5 micron size abrasive particles or something, from lee valley tools. I think the polished edges are more durable than the ragged ones, but I don't think they work as well in cutting fish and some other materials. a fellow under the internet name "oldjimbo" has a lot of nice articles on his site, including how to sharpen convex edges.