iRescue 0 Posted October 10, 2013 Looking for someone to professionally sharpen my blades (a bunch of folders and a couple fixed blades) in central new jersey? I don't have great experience with sharpening my blades and I screwed up a cheapo blade. I don't want to risk it on my more expensive blades. Any ideas? Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted October 10, 2013 Forum member Horny Toad does it. He is near Flemington. He had his info posted in member owned business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted October 10, 2013 I know I guy here in Hillsborough that does it. http://www.zbsharpening.com Ive never personally used him, however Ziggy is a good dude and will be getting my kitchen knives soon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted October 10, 2013 I think he was on the forum briefly as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted October 10, 2013 Cheapo blades are hard to sharpen (they are cheap because their metallurgy is awful and hard to sharpen), so don't let your prior experience dissuade you from learning to sharpen. Not saying don't get your stuff professionally done, but at the same time keep developing your sharpening skills on some other blades you have. Eventually you will get good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iRescue 0 Posted October 11, 2013 Anyone have any good resources for learning how to sharpen and proper supplies? Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sht 3 Posted October 21, 2013 I'm no pro but I'd may be willing to help you out with my wicked edge. Let me know what your looking for & what knives you'd be wanting sharpened. Most knife sharpening services are going to use a belt grinder & will only get it so sharp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gfl216 226 Posted October 22, 2013 There is a guy in New Egypt on Rt 539 across from New Egypt Speedway that does a good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buell508 6 Posted October 23, 2013 There is a guy in New Egypt on Rt 539 across from New Egypt Speedway that does a good job. +1 he sharpens anything saw blades exc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBishop 0 Posted August 31, 2022 I'm still alive and sharpening in Hillsborough NJ. ZB Sharpening We just schedule and meet, I take your knives, depending on how busy life is, usually I need them for 2 days as there is always a queue, then we met again and finish business. Hate to pat myself on the back, but I do great work. No butcher jobs here. Usually have to fix other's work, and sharper than new. Had to make a new account as forgot old signup. Trying to get back into shooting, picked up some new tools, and found this place again! Looking forward to learning about some things I never shot before. Best of everything folks! And thank you for the mention checko! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downtownv 1,778 Posted September 11, 2022 I sharpen in the so Ocean County area. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted October 2, 2022 anyone in monmouth cnty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buell508 6 Posted January 15, 2023 On 9/11/2022 at 2:09 PM, Downtownv said: I sharpen in the so Ocean County area. I'm not on the forums as much as I used to be, I would like you to sharpen a few blades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downtownv 1,778 Posted January 15, 2023 On 10/23/2013 at 7:41 PM, buell508 said: +1 he sharpens anything saw blades exc. He uses an electric Grind wheel, terrible for your knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vdep217 63 Posted January 17, 2023 Get a work sharp. I am very proficient using a stone.( I shave with a straight razor) but I use the work sharp on all my hunting knives and kitchen knives. Once you get a good edge all u need is one or 2 swipes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,325 Posted January 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Vdep217 said: Get a work sharp. I am very proficient using a stone.( I shave with a straight razor) but I use the work sharp on all my hunting knives and kitchen knives. Once you get a good edge all u need is one or 2 swipes I agree! I have the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition and it keeps all of my knives razor sharp and it's easy to use and very fast! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downtownv 1,778 Posted April 10, 2023 On 10/23/2013 at 7:41 PM, buell508 said: +1 he sharpens anything saw blades exc. If you are ok with an electric grinder! THAT is not a way to sharpen knives. He rounded off a tanto blade on my buddy's knife completely ruined it. I use a TS Prof k03, to sharpen knives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunaman 549 Posted April 11, 2023 Get a Lansky with the Diamond stones. Been working great for 40 years now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sudsy 44 Posted July 22, 2023 I know this is an old thread but to pat my own back a little, I'm pretty damned good at it. A side hobby of mine is collecting and refurbishing vintage Sabatier style chefs knives. You can shave with my knives. Because of their age, and often rarity, you need to get them as sharp as possible while removing as little material as possible - in other words NEVER use power sharpeners of any kind I'm a firm believer in the Scary Sharp System and a roller guide (google it) and a good large leather strop - one side loaded with rottenstone the other clean If you ever check back to this thread, you're welcome to come over and try my setup out - I'm also in central NJ (Manalapan) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downtownv 1,778 Posted July 23, 2023 I use and sell the TSProf systems. it is a rotational arm that assures the same set angle stays in place on both sides of the knife. stone grits from 400 to 12000 and diamond pastes at 50k 100k and 200k this is the mirror finished that is achieved. Needless to say this is certainly not necessary for say, kitchen knives, but you can wow anybody when they see their reflection on the reveal edge of the blade! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites