Knife Sharpening In The Workshop

Knife sharpening was recognized as an important part of tool maintenance since the very first primitive tool was made. In the Colonial times, a grist mill was often the first building to be set up and running when a new settlement was being formed. That is because these pioneers recognized that without sharp tools, the rest of the building would be slowed dramatically.

Todays knife sharpening tools are based on the same basis physics as the old grist mills and whet stones, but with a whole lot more power behind them. Grinding wheels that were once powered by water wheels are now zapped with electricity to do the job in a fraction of the time.

What to Look for in a Knife Sharpener

A knife sharper that will serve you well for many years can take on several forms. The bench top grinder for example is good for sharpening gardening tools and axe blades alike.

Chain saws are tools that need to be sharpened often to ensure a good cut, which in turn means better safety in cutting. An abrasive end to a long drill-bit type attachment is inserted in the drill and tightened down. The power drill quickly rotates the end as the saw blade is held against it. When...