Thread: Eggington shepherds sharpening steel

Originally Posted by CBH Australia

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Some of what's been mentioned.
The pen thing is a Buck knives brand I bought my son.
The diamond steels break in with a little wear

I got a diamond steel but I find it too abrasive for some knives. Have the Gerber pocket sharpener, its good, would love another one. Also have a strop, well its an old belt coated in cutting paste that I jam the buckle in a door, pull tight and work away, works great. I do find using a knife's leather sheath works ok as a strop.
I do have a smith sharpening system similar a Lansky system but don't like it, probably will put it the buy and sell.