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    Knife sharpening

    Hi guys,
    Im never been good at getting my knives sharp or getting a good edge, is the anyone who you can get to sharpen them or anyone willing to teach or give some pointers.
    Based in waikete valley, rotorua

    Cheers bevan

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    There was somebody on here looking at starting a knife sharping service in auckland? not that long a go they were floating around prices

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    While I might not be as good as I once was, Im as good once as I ever was!

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    Hey man, I'm just over the hill. It's not hard once you get the hang of it.
    First step is to get a decent system that will work for you. This can be as simple as a 2 sided whetstone or as complex as a wicked edge system.

    I'm assuming you use a stone? What sort of stone and what grit?

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    Like @Nick-D says. If want a hand I'm a few clicks Sth of Reporoa.

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    Ask Andyanimal31 fromTaihape. Picked up a second hand one. It is idiot proof but prefer Scarysharp.

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    You could also have a look into Warthog Sharpners. South African product now available locally.

    Works great and is eazy to use - my 9 year old boy has already got the hang of it.

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    Its all practice and trying different techniques until you find something that works well for. Took me almost 3 years to get all my knifes shaving sharp consistently and i still have a lot of trouble getting it right around the tip.

    You tube is you friend.

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    I’ll do it for you, if you want it done. I use diamond stones starting at 200 grit and working through progressive grits right up to 50000 that will let you split hairs.
    I charge $5 if the blade is under 100 mm and $7.50 if it’s longer (I also do scissors, chisels, garden shears...).
    If there is a major chip you want removed, or you have snapped the point off, or you want it regroundto a different angle then it’s an extra $2.50.
    I get you to send me the knife and a self addressed prepaid envelope and I’ll send it back once done, usually the next day...
    Shelley (Sharpen Up Knife Services NZ Ltd), 021727546
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
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    Ask Andyanimal31 fromTaihape. Picked up a second hand one. It is idiot proof but prefer Scarysharp.
    Gidday TeRei,
    What do you like more about the scary sharp as I find the ezesharp awesome?
    Just wondering

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    @Shelly are you still sharpening knives?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sako851 View Post
    @Shelly are you still sharpening knives?
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    Yeah mate, 021727546, drop me a line.
    Quote Originally Posted by Sako851 View Post
    @Shelly are you still sharpening knives?

 

 

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