Which file to sharpen woodsman 3 blade

[Terry Green]

Hmmm didn't realize this was an old topic that I had already posted on....not sure why it says that this sharpener is out of production as they are not.  Only the 'take down' versions were...with I'd have bought a half dozen of them.

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[BruceT]

[attachment=1]. Works fairly well . Increases angle. I finish on a flat diamond stone .   Bruce

[OkKeith]

I use a Nicholson Axe file (06706N). Its a little different than the handy file (06686N). The Axe file has two safe edges and may be cut a little finer than the Handy file which has one safe edge. Like the Handy file the Axe file is double cut on one side and single cut on the other. The file form includes a handle and is eight inches in length (or so). Its easy to carry in my pack inside a homemade leather sheath with a paracord lanyard.

Its good for sharpening and field expedient touch ups using the safe edge as a honing steel. I keep it hosed down with WD40 to prevent rust.

I have large double cut MB files at the house but always seem to grab the little file. I shoot WWs and Snuffers for the most part. I have a few two blades (single and double bevel) around for hogs and some small two and three blade small game heads. Everything gets plenty sharp with the Axe file it seems.

OkKeith

[pavan]

A furniture maker here, uses a belt sander at low speed, sharpens two sides at the same time.  Rougher stuff to get the edge started and a belt that feels like velvet to shine it up.  Seems to work pretty well for him.  He takes a large fine file and a diamond hone with him when he goes places away from the immediate area. 

[michaelschwister]

I have had best results with a 6" grobet mill bastard file

[imbowhunt10]

I use the mill bastard 16" file that gets them hair shaving sharp. Then I stroke them 2 or 3 times on a mirror I have hanging in my garage.