Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
I'm a utilitarian kind of guy. I can handle dirty, torn coveralls. A cracked, scuffed hockey mask doesn't faze me. Heck, even if I get some pokes and scrapes while on the job, that comes with the territory.
But I absolutely demand the sharpest edges possible when I use a knife or an axe. There's no point (ha!) in doing a slicing or hacking job with a dull blade.
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Showing posts with label Fiskars 7861. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiskars 7861. Show all posts
Friday, August 24, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
A Reasonable Substitute for a Whetstone
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
If one really wants to put a razor sharp edge on an axe or knife, a set of diamond whetstones is the best way to do it. This painstaking manual process requires time and proper technique. Beware: a razor sharp edge is exactly that and not to be trifled with. On the other hand, if "pretty darn sharp" is good enough...and it should be for most utility purposes...a dedicated sharpening tool like the Fiskars will get the job done quickly and with minimum risk to one's fingers. There are a number of similar products on the market. This one comes from a reputable manufacturer at a good price point.
If one really wants to put a razor sharp edge on an axe or knife, a set of diamond whetstones is the best way to do it. This painstaking manual process requires time and proper technique. Beware: a razor sharp edge is exactly that and not to be trifled with. On the other hand, if "pretty darn sharp" is good enough...and it should be for most utility purposes...a dedicated sharpening tool like the Fiskars will get the job done quickly and with minimum risk to one's fingers. There are a number of similar products on the market. This one comes from a reputable manufacturer at a good price point.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Good Knifes Are Sharp Knifes
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
I love this tool because it is easy to use, gets the job done fast, and is small. I've never used it to sharpen an Axe, but I can say that my knifes are now always sharp because it takes zero skill to use. Sharpening a knife is as easy as "cutting" the knife sharpener a few times.
I love this tool because it is easy to use, gets the job done fast, and is small. I've never used it to sharpen an Axe, but I can say that my knifes are now always sharp because it takes zero skill to use. Sharpening a knife is as easy as "cutting" the knife sharpener a few times.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
takes a little work
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
You use a back and forth motion to sharpen the hatchet or ax, not a pull through.
I used a very dull hatchet that's used to split kindling wood, mainly 2x4 pieces.
It takes a lot, I mean, a lot of back and forth pulls but, you know what, my little hatchet started to develop an edge and was getting sharp.
You use a back and forth motion to sharpen the hatchet or ax, not a pull through.
I used a very dull hatchet that's used to split kindling wood, mainly 2x4 pieces.
It takes a lot, I mean, a lot of back and forth pulls but, you know what, my little hatchet started to develop an edge and was getting sharp.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Superb sharpener for Fiskar's axe
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
This is a very basic but extremely well functioning axe sharpener.
To address one common complaint: Yes, it cuts the plastic to either side of the "cutting" wheel. So what? The plastic will groove over time and it will stop doing that.
This is a very basic but extremely well functioning axe sharpener.
To address one common complaint: Yes, it cuts the plastic to either side of the "cutting" wheel. So what? The plastic will groove over time and it will stop doing that.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Handy, light-weight sharpener for splitter and axe
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
I ordered this along with the Fiskars Axe Splitter. After and hour of splitting, I gave the head a few passes back and forth. I got a razor sharp edge on the Axe Splitter, and accidentally cut my knuckle brush brushing up against the edge. It's handy and light. You can put it in a jacket or sweatshirt pocket.
I ordered this along with the Fiskars Axe Splitter. After and hour of splitting, I gave the head a few passes back and forth. I got a razor sharp edge on the Axe Splitter, and accidentally cut my knuckle brush brushing up against the edge. It's handy and light. You can put it in a jacket or sweatshirt pocket.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Works Great if the Edge is Shaped Correctly
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
I have one axe which is fairly new, and hasn't felt the bite of a grindstone. That edge was sharpened to a beautiful point. I have an axe and a hatchet, decades old, which have been struck into the dirt many times and which have spent many minutes on a grinding wheel. This sharpener didn't even touch the point, and only demonstrated how poor an edge I ground out. So, worked beautifully for my Gerber and Fiskers axes.
I have one axe which is fairly new, and hasn't felt the bite of a grindstone. That edge was sharpened to a beautiful point. I have an axe and a hatchet, decades old, which have been struck into the dirt many times and which have spent many minutes on a grinding wheel. This sharpener didn't even touch the point, and only demonstrated how poor an edge I ground out. So, worked beautifully for my Gerber and Fiskers axes.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Simple and Effective
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
I have used this sharpener recently on a hatchet, Cold Steel Bolo Machete, regular machete, and Cold Steel Javelin spear. The hatchet took some patience, but it managed to put a very sharp edge on the blade after a while. The plastic housing for the sharpening wheels does not allow a curved edge to be sharpened easily, but with a little work, the blade is now sharp.
I have used this sharpener recently on a hatchet, Cold Steel Bolo Machete, regular machete, and Cold Steel Javelin spear. The hatchet took some patience, but it managed to put a very sharp edge on the blade after a while. The plastic housing for the sharpening wheels does not allow a curved edge to be sharpened easily, but with a little work, the blade is now sharp.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I like it! Easy and quick to use!
Reviews: Fiskars 7861 Axe and Knife Sharpener
Everywhere i went to get my axes sharpened, they were telling me that it takes about a week to send them out for sharpening! I could not be without an axe that long, and can you imagine taking the axe in, waiting the week or so and then going back to get it, just so i could finish chopping a tree?
Everywhere i went to get my axes sharpened, they were telling me that it takes about a week to send them out for sharpening! I could not be without an axe that long, and can you imagine taking the axe in, waiting the week or so and then going back to get it, just so i could finish chopping a tree?
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