Knife sharpening at 1500??

[Clay]

Ive got a couple of knives I want to get a good edge put on. Is there anyone at the 1500 you guys would recommend? I remember one guy in the small room at the right, all the way to the end that sharpened knives, and that seemed to be all he did.

thanks,
clay

 

[cubby]

what types of knives and how dull?

 

[tyler34]

they do a good job. not scary sharp but plenty sharp to cut your fingers off. plus they are "interesting" to talk to, lars has a funny little story about the guy, maybe he will share. but for the $3 they charge its worth it IMO.

 

[Clay]

what types of knives and how dull?

one is the emerson mini commander I got for my dad at christmas. Not real dull, but not as sharp as when new.

the other is my cheapie S&W M&P.

Ive got a boker Im thinking about as well, but its about to get returned because the stupid lock keeps malfunctioning.

thanks,
clay

 

[Jet I]

They guy with the belt sander thing on the table does it for $3...He was in the far right in the back using the front door as a reference. He was right across from the Fort Liberty Firearms booth. He sharpened my Benchmade which is not always an easy task and did and EXCELLENT job. I was very pleased. I recommend him for $3 a blade. The only better deal I have seen is in the basement of Smokey Mountain Knife works in Sevierville TN but you will save gas money getting it done next weekend at the gun show.

 

[Sureshot129]

Does anybody know if he has a shop or is it just at gun shows? Because I have a couple I need to have sharpened and a buddy needs a few including a straight razor. I'll be in the indy area in a few weeks for a family event and if he's in the indy area that would be awesome anyother recommendations would be appreacated.

 

[Bubbajms]

Sureshot, if you're coming down 65 you could swing through Delphi and hit Diamond V Outdoor Sports. He does a pretty good job for knives..

 

[Boilers]

They guy with the belt sander thing on the table does it for $3...He was in the far right in the back using the front door as a reference. He was right across from the Fort Liberty Firearms booth. He sharpened my Benchmade which is not always an easy task and did and EXCELLENT job. I was very pleased. I recommend him for $3 a blade. The only better deal I have seen is in the basement of Smokey Mountain Knife works in Sevierville TN but you will save gas money getting it done next weekend at the gun show.

I was just there. And I had a knife on me that I bought from them. And I did not know about the sharpening. I guess I need to go back.

I also FORGOT to get it sharpened yesterday. Dang I'm dumb.

 

[tyler34]

Does anybody know if he has a shop or is it just at gun shows? Because I have a couple I need to have sharpened and a buddy needs a few including a straight razor. I'll be in the indy area in a few weeks for a family event and if he's in the indy area that would be awesome anyother recommendations would be appreacated.

they are from tennessee and travel the show circuit.

 

[danielocean03]

The guys to go see at the 1500 are a couple named Graham and Susie, their company is called "Knife Sharpest". They charge roughly $3-4 a blade, and do an outstanding job. I had 5 knives sharpened by them today, three CRKT tantos and two Kershaws. The edge holds with heavy everyday use as well. My EDC knife was sharpened by them at the last 1500, and was still reasonably sharp from the last sharpening. I highly recommend their sharpening, it's just phenomenal. Can't be beat for the speed and quality of the work for the money.

Their card states they offer services of the following:

"Mobile Sharpening * Knives * Scissors * Clippers * Tools"

Their contact information is as follows for those of you interested:

Austin, TX
4703 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
512-467-9763

Evansville, IN
1416 So. Linwood Ave.
Evansville, IN 47713
812-464-2950

Nashville, TN

Cell Phone
512-297-3152

 

[danielocean03]

Does anybody know if he has a shop or is it just at gun shows? Because I have a couple I need to have sharpened and a buddy needs a few including a straight razor. I'll be in the indy area in a few weeks for a family event and if he's in the indy area that would be awesome anyother recommendations would be appreacated.

They'll do a straight blade razor for sure, I noticed them sharpening one at the last 1500. I can shave with any of the knives I had sharpened today without much effort!

 

[Fenway]

I had them sharpen a knife as well. It's damn sharp. Nice people!

 

[redneckmedic]

I can grind out nicks and wet hone, I have leather and compound, as well as do serrated knives. I have a complete sharpening system. I don't do this for part time work although Indygunworks sends me some from time to time. I learned the trade as a wood worker for my carving tools. PM if interested (not an advertisement) just offering those in need.

 

[longbarrel]

They'll do a straight blade razor for sure, I noticed them sharpening one at the last 1500. I can shave with any of the knives I had sharpened today without much effort!

I talked to the guy for a while. He sharpened a knife for me and also explained to me that anything that can or needs to have an edge put on it, they can do it. He also sells the machines that he uses.

 

[anewrnn]

+1 for those folks

Sorry I already forgot the couples name but Ive had 3 blades sharpened from them and they do quality work. Whenever I go to the 1500 I always pack my bag with a couple of knives for them.

 

[Clay]

I had two knives sharpened by them at the show. The first one was a cheapie S&W M&P spring assist knife. I wanted to use it as a test knife to see if I thought what they were doing was ok. After watching that first one, and seeing the outcome of the knife I found a couple things. 1) I thought they did a good job on the knife, seemed to know what was going on, and put a good edge on it. 2) The blade on that S&W seems pretty soft!

Next I had they sharpen my dad's Emerson Mini-Commander that I got him for Christmas last year. This is where I learned that Im think the S&W blade is soft. The Emerson blade barely has any thing removed from the blade when they sharpened it. The thing is very sharp again, and overall for $3.50 per knife, Im happy with it!

 

[Dukshead]

He sharpened a Kershaw Blade Trader kit for me yesterday and only charged me $5. Super nice people and great work. I also usually pack 4-5 each show for them to sharpen and they really are clean and sharp afterwards.