‘A sharp knife is a safe knife‘ is a common saying among survival instructors. And for good reason, a dull knife can make cutting more difficult which can cause the knife to do erratic things as you put pressure on the blade. This presents a safety hazard and all knives should be kept sharp enough […]
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Sharpening your cutting tools in the field
There are multiple ways to sharpen your cutting tools. Each has their own merits. Of any job in the military I’d argue that Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape instructors likely use their cutting tools in the most extreme manner on a day-to-day basis. Going through training we are constantly assessed on our ability to sharpen […]
The Lansky Sharpening System: A story from a Navy SEAL
It’s a sunny 75-degrees at our training facility. I can hear the sound of the breaking waves in the background, clearly reminding me of the punishment and further initiation into the brotherhood that we can expect to welcome with open arms and big smile on our faces as the instructors assist Mother Nature and King […]
Knife Sharpening Tools | The Lansky Puck
I’ve tried most of the more elaborate table top sharpening systems, but always find myself going back to a good ole simple sharpening stone. For a while I have been using the credit card sharpening stone by Dia-Sharp. I’ve owned the Lansky Sharpening puck for a while too, but I rarely took it out of […]
Lansky Tool Sharpener
The Lansky Lawn & Garden Tool Sharpener is marketed towards tools such as a shovels, axes, hatchets, machetes and lawn mower blades. I originally got this sharpener with the intention of using it for my machete, but have found myself using it for most of my knives more so than my machete or lawn tools. […]
Lansky Sharpening Paddle – Final Review
The Lansky Sharpening paddle is the balisong of knife sharpeners. If you read my first look you’d know it hides itself well in its own grip. This makes it a compact package that still offers a handle, and it protects the actual stone from damage. It’s a neat design with some real redeeming value. For […]
The Lansky Sharpening Stone | First Look
I received my Lansky Sharpening stone right before Shot Show 2017 and barely had a chance to look at before running to Las Vegas. Now that I’m home I finally have a chance to look it over and I’m probably well past due to sharpen a few of my favorite knives. The Lansky Sharpening Paddle […]