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BM field sharpener

theoneandonly

October 13, 2012 01:51

Anybody got one? Are they worth buying? Pros? Cons? Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

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15 comments

dj

October 13, 2012 02:33
They work , when your in a pinch .....get it fairly sharp too.
Cons ......takes off to much metal , well not alot but if used for sharpening all the time , you,d wear your blade out faster.
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laser

October 13, 2012 12:41
got it but don't like it(may be for kitchen knives)
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trailboss

October 14, 2012 21:19
I have a few, and I always take one in the field. They are great for in a pinch, like if a blade chips. But I certainly wouldn't use one often. Like others already said, it takes a lot of steel off. That's great to remove a chip but crummy for a touch up. It does create a very toothy edge too.
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theoneandonly

October 15, 2012 10:05
awesome, thanks for the info, I'll definitely pick one up for my truck, tool box, B.O.B., etc.
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skimo

October 15, 2012 22:54
pull through sharpeners, very last resort for me.

Might as well carry a diamond hone in your wallet or bag. For a situation where you just really need some kind of edge... I guess then it would be pretty awesome.
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theoneandonly

October 16, 2012 00:59
quote:

Originally posted by Skimo:
pull through sharpeners, very last resort for me.

Might as well carry a diamond hone in your wallet or bag. For a situation where you just really need some kind of edge... I guess then it would be pretty awesome.

yeah, that's the impression I got from the rest of the posts too, the only reason I am looking at them is because of their compact size and portability... is there anything else you would recommend?
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joekarp

October 16, 2012 03:06
For field touchups I have a Smith's diamond rod, it looks like a pen with clip and all, with a rat tail and the other end half round and flat. It's pretty effective until I can get back to my Edge Pro and it doesn't damage the bevel.
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skimo

October 16, 2012 05:10
There are a number of products out there, I hear good things about dia-fold.
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whodareswins

October 22, 2012 10:33
I actually have one of Benchmades Field Sharpeners, it is what it is something to have in a backpack for when you are in a pinch.

I wouldn't recommend it for everyday use to sharpen a knife, as I said it is what it is and I don’t think that it was intended as any more than that...
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bladedbutterfly

January 08, 2013 10:09
quick question

I constantly use the Life sharp program and I am beyond pleased with it.

But should there ever come a day when we cant use it .

what would you recommend

What type of sharpening stones do you reccomend???
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laser

January 08, 2013 10:31
EdgePro
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skimo

January 10, 2013 19:08
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Originally posted by laser:
EdgePro

yep!
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ketch

January 27, 2013 15:24
i have an 8" gerber sportsman steel that i've taken with me for over forty years on my hunting and fishing vacations.it's similar to this one but longer and the sheath is attached to the steel with a brass bolt and swings around for storage.
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n2knvs

February 07, 2013 17:13
My buddy bought an Ontario 22" machete. It came as dull as a bar of soap.
Using my Benchmade field sharpener I got a good serviceable edge on that steel in no time.
But after what I saw coming off it I would not use it on any my 710's!
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otacon

March 01, 2013 18:20
Buy a spyderco ceramic rod and keep it for the field
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