Serrated blades
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Although I've been trying to get more into planes lately, I really don't belong down here in WHT yet. But I have a question that can best be answered here: What's the best way to sharpen serrated knives? Namely the blade on a Leatherman Wave, but also on a couple of Henckels bread knives. Do I need various diameters of diamond files, or should I sharpen from the back (flat) side? Or ??? I do have a WorkSharp...any way to do it on that?
Bob
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#11
I think the answer is work on the flat side. I don't use My Serrated Blade because I don't want to sharpen it. Did you try Leatherman Site for info? Maybe FAQ?
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#12
Never thought of it, but that's a good idea.
Bob
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#13
have a look ...
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#14
Spyderco sharpmakers can sharpen serrated blades as well. That is what I use but it is pricey for the occasional user. Used with the diamond slipstones linked above and you will have a serrrated blade that is better than new.
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#15
This is another example of how a Dremel and a diamond burr can come in handy if the knife has rounded gullets.
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#16
Axehandle said:


Spyderco sharpmakers can sharpen serrated blades as well. That is what I use but it is pricey for the occasional user. Used with the diamond slipstones linked above and you will have a serrrated blade that is better than new.




Amen to this. If you use it for your kitchen knives, pocket knives, scissors (yep, seriously) the the price looks very reasonable. I love mine, use it all the time for knives. It's very easy to use, and quick.
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Aram said:


[blockquote]Axehandle said:


Spyderco sharpmakers can sharpen serrated blades as well. That is what I use but it is pricey for the occasional user. Used with the diamond slipstones linked above and you will have a serrrated blade that is better than new.




Amen to this. If you use it for your kitchen knives, pocket knives, scissors (yep, seriously) the the price looks very reasonable. I love mine, use it all the time for knives. It's very easy to use, and quick.


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That's what I told the wife when I bought my first Tormek. I sharpened all her scissors with it and she has never questioned the obscene amount of dollars I have spen on sharpening equipment since.

Small victories won with small prices to pay. Wish they were all that easy.
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BobW said:


Although I've been trying to get more into planes lately, I really don't belong down here in WHT yet.




Now why on earth do you think that?
They have not kicked me out.......quite yet.....

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