So I picked up a BK21 when they first came out, and I want to give it a nice sharpening this weekend. My only issue is I've never sharpened a kukri before (or any blade this long). Does anyone have any suggestions on the best method to sharpen it? I've been looking over YouTube vids, but a lot of them were questionable and they seemed to scratch the blade half the time.
I currently have a set of 3 DMT diamond stones, a Lansky puck, and a general whetstone. Would any of these be better to use? For my other BKs I generally use my DMT stones, but the 21 is a lot bigger and heavier. Would the puck give the needed edge? Do I sharpen it like I would an axe, to try to give it an edge like my knives?
Thanks to anyone who can pass on some of their Becker wisdom.
I currently have a set of 3 DMT diamond stones, a Lansky puck, and a general whetstone. Would any of these be better to use? For my other BKs I generally use my DMT stones, but the 21 is a lot bigger and heavier. Would the puck give the needed edge? Do I sharpen it like I would an axe, to try to give it an edge like my knives?
Thanks to anyone who can pass on some of their Becker wisdom.