Fiskars XSharp Axe and Knife Sharpener, Ceramic sharpening stone/Fiberglass reinforced plastic case, Black/Orange, 1000601

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I always recommend people learn to sharpen the “proper” way with stones, but it can be hard to beat an easy 60 second sharpen. See how to use the Fiskars sharpener here. How to fix a chipped edge on your axe This invention collects and holds the metallic flakes of the sharpener that build up normally during the sharpening process, which increases the speed of the honing process. Sharpening your favourite cutting tools methodically can take up to an hour. Instead, someone might simply polish his axe blades using this Fiskars sharpener. There’s no struggle with the ceramic roller because it sharpens at an exact 30-degree angle. Moreover, the user’s fingertips will never be in danger in this process. But still, a user can gain good knowledge abouthow to use the Fiskars axe sharpener. Technique Three: Smith Diamond Flat Sharpeners I’ve found it can be awkward to try and sharpen the big axes higher up, and you get a less even or complete motion. I would end up just doing a bunch of partial strokes. The big axes are easiest to run fully through the sharpener if it’s lower to the ground and you are positioned above it. You can also use the Fiskars axe sharpener, which is a simple ceramic pull-through sharpener. It can’t deliver as clean an edge as a stone, but I was quite surprised by how good an edge it can produce. It’s super fast and it’s really easy to use.

Sharpening dull axe edges requires stones with grit. And the grit ranges from 1000 to 3000. So, whetstones with grits ranging from 4000 to 8000 grits are used to polish the knife and sharpen the sharpness. Technique Two: Fiskars Sharpener I have to admit I was surprised by how well this cheap little sharpener worked. It’s true you can get a razor-like edge with a sharpening stone, but getting good enough to achieve that takes a fair amount of practice. WD-40 is a common solution, but gun oil, boiled linseed oil, and other solutions work great. I have a full article on every way I know to prevent rust on an axe. One method even includes bacon. The sharpener has an optimised sharpening angle for Fiskars blades with an easy-to-use mechanism. It is compact in size for convenient portability.While most of a Fiskars axe is fairly indestructible, the cutting edge will dull with use and can chip or roll. It’s a fairly common criticism of Fiskars. The 30-degree flat grind edge is sharp but more delicate than a convex grind. Combined with a bit softer steel and you are going to have to do some sharpening. It’s important to note, I would only use this sharpener for a Fiskars or Gerber Axe (Gerber axes are Fiskars). I tried it with some other hatchets, which you can read about below. Clean away any dirt or wood fibers from the surface of the axe head, as it will be full of moisture. Here are the three techniques of the Fiskars axe sharpening process. That will help a user decide which is thebest axe sharpener. Technique One: A Large Sharpening Stone One of the best features of Fiskars axes is that you can basically store them anywhere. Shed, garage, the trunk of the car, and you won’t run into the same issues as a traditional axe. They can withstand temperature and humidity changes.

So after describing all the best ways to care for a Fiskars axe it’s time for me to confess – I often don’t care for my Fiskars axes as well as I should.

When you are examining the edge you should see the newly sharpened bevel as brighter steel. Make sure it is a constant depth/width. Any narrow or non-shiny areas should be sharpened more. I don’t fault Fiskars for this. It’s part of the deal with a flat grind design (which comes surprisingly sharp for the price). Sharpening is just part of the axe game. Common issues with the Fiskars axe edge It’s not a big deal, but there is a chance these metal bits can immediately cause damage or dulling again if they aren’t removed. The Fiskars machining process produces a series of fine grooves running along the blade that is exposed once the coating starts to wear off. These grooves can be a moisture and rust trap if not cleaned regularly and protected. Oil the head to stop rust

The Fiskars sharpener is an incredibly versatile tool because it can be used to sharpen both an axe and a knife. In addition, the Fiskars knife and axe sharpener are extremely simple to use. If you don’t have leather you can use denim, paper, or honestly even just drag it across a flat wood surface. In the case of sharpening an axe, Fiskars needs more attention. The Fiskars axe is quite special compared to a normal axe. Fiskars axe does not support the DIY sharpening process that much. So, theFiskars axe sharpeneris the solution. What is the Process of Sharpening a Fiskars Axe? When chopping with an axe, the axe must perform well; however, an axe with a dull blade should not be used to cut trees. Therefore, it is essential to knowhow to sharpen a Fiskars axeto get better results.

File with the single cut side. Axe files will often have a single cut and double cut side – the single cut (straight lines) will be smoother and remove less material per stroke. The double cut side will criss-cross and is for aggressive material removal. If rust does start to form in those grooves (or anywhere on the head), I’ve found steel wool or a wire brush are the best way to get in there and clean it out. The sharpener seemed to work okay on the Estwing, but not on the other two. They have a different edge profile from a Fiskars axe. They could be tweaked to match the edge of the sharpener, but I don’t plan on using them with it (so I didn’t bother). And Even for the Estwing which worked it required a bit of a different technique.