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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Edged Tools :: sharpening 440c stainless steel knives?
 
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whiteh20
04/28/2011 12:00AM
 
Tough to get 440 to hold an edge. I use a ceramic V sharpener on my swiss army knives. Holds an edge for about 5 minutes of cutting and needs touched up. The only time I ever got a 440 stainless knife hair popping sharp was with a cardboard grinder wheel and rouge on a bench grinder. Tough stuff to keep sharp.
 
Naguethey
12/11/2011 04:52PM
 
$5.00 small pocket diamond stone from wallyworld will put an edge on that 440 stainless that you can shave with.
 
BearBrown
04/26/2011 01:29AM
 
My fixed blade remington knife is made out of 440c stainless steel. The blade is not serrated Currently, I have a cheap sharpener that just doesn't do a great job and I have little experience or knowledge regarding knife sharpening. What is the right tool for the job?