how do I sharpen my machete?

steveh326 · Mar 16, 2016

I have a pretty decent electric knife sharpener, I may try that, but just curious... whats the best way to sharpen a machete? I never thought about it before but mine is getting a little dull now.

lx1x · Mar 16, 2016

Old days when I was a surveyor... We didnt care . used a file or a wheel grinder.

smokey · Mar 16, 2016

Belt sander. It'll sharpen quickly, keep the steel relatively cool (if you do your part right) polish the edge well, and create a durable convex edge.

abcabc · Mar 16, 2016

I always used a bench grinder. Or a regular grinder and used a vice to hold the blade.

kstone803 · Mar 16, 2016

I use my worksharp for mine but you can also take it to most any place that sharpens blades for equipment (lawnmowers, etc) and they'll do it.

Fox123 · Mar 16, 2016

Pedestal grinder or belt sander

BUFF7MM · Mar 16, 2016

I use a file.

K31 · Mar 16, 2016

I use the dried bones of my fallen enemies.

alucard0822 · Mar 16, 2016

Harbour freight belt sander with 120 grit belts, light pressure, work fast so you don't heat it up, flip it once you get a burr along the entire edge, drag it across a block of wood to pull the burr off. Basically the way I sharpen just about all outdoor edged tools, holds an edge for a long time, is really quick, and gives a nice smooth convex edge without burning it. Grinding wheels heat up quicker, don't leave as smooth of a surface, and grind a concave "hollow" edge that doesn't support the tip as well.

Dodahdude · Mar 16, 2016

File... Lose weigh, get in shape, free the mind of social issues, build self esteem, conquer your fear of something new, beat your chest, drink a beer, chop something up. Have a nice day.

Boxcab · Mar 16, 2016

K31 said:
I use the dried bones of my fallen enemies.

Fresh, dried or charred?

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Flametamer · Mar 16, 2016

I use a Dremel tool to sharpen chain saw, mower, and other garden tools. Have used it on the machete with good success. The guide kit that they sell works very well. Good blades are done by hand on an Arkansas stone and strop.

5.56blaster · Mar 16, 2016

Keep it dull, hurts more when you chop bad guys with it!

Pablopac · Mar 16, 2016

if you are located anywhere near eldersburg, I will sharpen for you on my belt grinder.
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campns · Mar 16, 2016

I have a Ken onion worksharp that I use now, but I always used a single bastard file while clamped in a vise, wear leather gloves and work slow, it's easy to take material off and you cant put it back on.

JBinDC · Mar 16, 2016

I was gonna say, you could walk into a local machine shop with a 6 pack...

If yer willing to make the investment, I myself use an original Work Sharp belt sander style mini sharpener - pretty idiot proof. I use that for all my knives but before that, it was always machine shops + beer fer me...

Bootknife · Mar 16, 2016

Draw File the Edge if You do not know how check out YT.

K31 · Mar 16, 2016

Boxcab said:
Fresh, dried or charred?

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Sun dried.

Burning creates carbon-byproducts that go into the atmosphere and hurt fuzzy bunnies.

54rndball · Mar 16, 2016

I use a bastard file as well as a cool circular stone for sharpening Gransfor Bruks axes. Gotta try my new dremel.

Boxcab · Mar 16, 2016

K31 said:
Sun dried.

Burning creates carbon-byproducts that go into the atmosphere and hurt fuzzy bunnies.

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