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OldFingers57
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Photo Journal Gear Reviews
02/09/2014 06:28PM  
OK guys let's hear what you use to sharpen up your axes. A hockey puck type stone or a diamond file? Also what brand are you using of either?
I'm thinking of getting a puck type stone as I currently use just a rectangular stone to sharpen and hone my axe, but use it like a puck style.
 
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butthead
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4 trip report(s) Photo Journal Past Donor Gear Reviews
02/18/2014 05:30PM  
wet sandpaper mounted to a flat surface. Great control, works fast, choice of grits, and saves the "Old Fingers".

I like a fine edge and may finish with the diamond stone.

butthead
 
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bapabear
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02/19/2014 12:16PM  
I have 4 axes and 3 hatchets. When they need it I touch them up with a file.
 
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eagle93
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5 trip report(s) Photo Journal
02/19/2014 05:03PM  
I have always used a files also.
 
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motox380
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03/09/2014 02:22PM  
What kind of files do you use? Looking to buy some files..just the local hardware brand ok?
Thanks
 
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