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Wow! With a machine like that Tormak, I can only imagine how popular you are. Be glad you don't live near me.
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Yes I'm popular
 But it's also very satisfying!Again extravagant but that's me... 
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Interesting video on knife steels...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFTmB-OFs4&ab_channel=ZacInTheWild
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Short of that impressive setup a few posts up what is the most user friendly sharpening system?
Need something good for kitchen knives as well.
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I use the KME precision with base ……some of our kitchen knives are too large for it though…..
https://www.bladehq.com/item--KME-Sharpeners-Precision-Knife--55519 It’s user friendly if you have a basic interest in understanding how to properly sharpen a blade and an understanding of what is a proper angle for the edge you are sharpening Also, my results got better once I got one of these so that I know exactly what I am doing regarding the angle https://www.lowes.com/pd/Klein-Tools-Digital-Angle-Gauge-and-Level/5014305589?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-5014305589-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFoDcXzFQEQtYFW53e689 2-QO7LYGC95XqIfE1-NJLCNrx7LuDpLPlhoCfMsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Choosing proper angle and knowing when the burr is ready and knowing how to remove it are the typical challenges to overcome
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I've been happy with Work Sharp sharpener.
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Rod do those things require some expertise on setting the angle?
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Easily make a cheap knife stupid sharp.
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Great! Now I need a sharpener… 😀
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These caught my eye, each knife is one of a kind
 https://www.carved.com/collections/edc-pocket-knives-all
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My grandfather’s switchblade.
I’d like to get it fixed up a little bit, but definitely not over restored it. The blade lock is wonky. It won’t always stay open. That and fix the broken handle side.    
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^^^^^ What Peater said.
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Too big for me to embed...a group of old guys called "The slip joint cartel"...all custom makers of old style pocket knives. I'd be afraid to ask a price...fun video, 15 minutes or so..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agn7wy0oKCg&ab_channel=SaltyRoanProductions
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My el cheapo switchblade and Boker automatic. The knife on the right is my grandfather‘s switchblade.
A pair of brass knuckles my daughter gave me  
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Coming soon, it uses disposable Olfa blades. I will be ordering one.
Here's a hint at the source: It's skookum AF. 
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