Thread: Best way to sharpen Mercator Stainless?

Originally Posted by 40mm

Best way I have found (but not the only way) is to replace it with a carbon steel blade!

I have an Opinel #8, only downside is it can be a bastard to open if not used for a while. I cut some of the handle away to allow more grip on the blade when opening. Also a carrrying it daily and using it often helps keep it opening easily.

I have a couple stainless kitchen knives and dislike em, not to say that they are rubbish or un sharpenable though.
I am bias towards carbon steel.


It also sounds way cooler.

Opinel carbon steel is awesome in terms of being easy to sharpen and edge retention, but it'll rust before your eyes if you get it wet. Agree about stainless blades. I've found them hard to sharpen.

Back to the OP, everyone has their preferred method of sharpening. It gets like a religious argument at times. There's quite a few threads on the subject. Having tried most methods, I like the Warthog sharpeners. Good results, easy to use and reasonable price.