The Essential Sharpening Guide for Curved and Recurve Knives

Whether you're struggling to maintain the edge on your hawksbill, recurve, or karambit knives, this video is your ultimate resource. Join Tom from Sharpening Supplies as he walks you through the most effective methods and tools needed to sharpen curved knives at home. Discover the importance of choosing the right sharpener with a smaller radius to fit the unique shape of your curved blade, ensuring an even and effective sharpening process.
Sharpeners in this video:
JewelStik Professional 3 Grit Diamond Steel: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/JewelStik-Professional-3-Grit-Diamond-Steel-P1992C28.aspx
F. Dick 10" Diamond/Ceramic Combination Steel: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/F-Dick-10-DiamondCeramic-Combination-Steel-P1516C28.aspx
Ceramic Sharpening Rod with Angle Guides: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Ceramic-Sharpening-Rod-with-Angle-Guides-P1902C28.aspx
Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Work-Sharp-Ken-Onion-Elite-Knife-Sharpening-Kit-P1831C68.aspx
Lansky Curved Blade Hone: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Lansky-Curved-Blade-Hone-P543C57.aspx
Naniwa Gouken Curved Water Stone: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Naniwa-Gouken-Curved-Water-Stone-P1605C97.aspx
DMT Diamond Cone Kit: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Diamond-Cone-Kit-Fine-P497C24.aspx
Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Spyderco-Triangle-Sharpmaker-P294C98.aspx
12" XL Double Sided Paddle Strop: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/12-XL-Double-Sided-Paddle-Strop-P314C11.aspx
Large Synthetic Strop: www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Large-Synthetic-Strop-P34C11.aspx
This video is not just a tutorial; it's a detailed exploration of the nuances of sharpening curved knives, highlighting recommended tools and offering tips on maintaining the bevel angle, raising a burr for the finest edge, and working through grits for ultimate sharpness. Whether you're a professional chef, a gardening enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the functionality of a well-maintained knife, this guide will empower you to keep your curved knives in pristine condition.
Don't let the challenge of sharpening curved blades hold you back. With the right knowledge and tools, as presented in this guide, you'll be able to achieve and maintain razor-sharp edges on all your curved knives.

[@tedhart7708]

Very helpful. Just recently acquired an old Holub electricians knife that I cleaned up and needed some tips on sharpening that curved blade.👍🏻

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

Sharpening Supplies also carry the Norton cylindrical stone rods. I use them on my hawks/re-curves. Really surprised they weren't mentioned. They are under the oil stone selection near bottom of the page. They also have them in half cylinder, square, and tri-angular. There are different lengths, widths, and grit. Hope this helps. Cheers.

[@sammaldonado7497]

I really like the naniwa gouken. Considering purchasing the set. How would you refinish the stones' curved surface once it's starts to wear/flatten?

[@SharpeningSupplies]

That's a great question. To help maintain the shape, try to use the entire curved surface evenly, that will promote even wear. If it starts to lose shape use the same lapping plate or flattening stone you'd use for regular water stones. You'd would need to rotate the stone as you dress the surface on the flattening stone or lapping plate. Feel free to adjust the curve so that it best suits your needs, similar to how woodworkers will modify slip stones to better fit their gouges and v-tools.

[@obirato]

nice tip the one of the strop