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Pocket Knife Sharpening Tips
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A pocket knife is more than just your talisman of manhood. Hence, it is important to keep your bespoke tool in its best condition. Before you get on to the task
of honing your blade, just ensure that the sharpening ceramic stone is placed right. You can either hold the stone firmly on your hand or place it on the ground, as per your
convenience.
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Position the blade of your pocket knife on the smooth, flat edge of the stone. Hold your knife in a slightly bevel position, holding it at an angle of about 10-12
degrees off the stone.
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Place one side of the blade firmly on the stone and pull the knife back and forth for about three to four minutes, until the edge is razor sharp. Now turn the
knife and place the other side of the blade on the stone. Run the other side of the blade till both the sides are evenly sharpened.
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You can also use a sharpening steel to sharpen the cutting edge of your blade. Just hold out the steel firmly on your hand, away from your body and gently rub the
blades of your knife against the steel, starting from the bottom to the tip. Rub it for five to six times and repeat the same for the other side of the blade as well. Wipe out the debris using
a soft, dry cloth.
Other Tips
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It doesn’t matter if you are the proud owner of a Swiss army knife or own a “Stockman Stag”; you need to sharpen your pocket knife once a week to keep it in
shape.
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Whether you are looking for a pocket knife to gut a fish or just slice open a box, its best to choose a thick blade over a thin one, as thin blades tend to wear
away fast.
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Ceramic stones are the best tools to sharpen your pocket knives with, as they do not require the use of any lubricants, and are perfect for the sharpening
purpose.
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Always store your pocket knife in a leather bag or a pouch when not in use. In that way, you won’t have to sharpen it frequently.
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time and trying to squeeze yet more into the day, causing someone to lose a quantity of that precious commodity because you can’t be arsed to miss the end of Hollyoaks is thoughtless and
selfish.
Although many a modern woman is perfectly capable of sitting in a bar, coffee shop or other venue alone, it doesn’t mean she enjoys it. Nor should she have to put up with it because a supposed
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