Tag: sharpening
*Crampons get dull with mixed climbing
Your crampons will become dull with use. Varied terrain wears hard on crampons. Ice climbing tends to wear the front points, and mixed climbs are…
How to sharpen your trowel by hand – for those of us who like ‘digging’ when we are out
As an archaeologist, whether by hobby or by profession, your most important tool is your trowel. Sharpening this tool properly is key. The job of…
How to properly sharpen a knife
Not only is keeping a sharp edge on your knife’s blade important for the overall function of the knife, but it’s also important for your…
Keep your fishing hooks sharp
Until quite recently, new fishing hooks were not very sharp. With new technologies, the new points are so sharp as to be almost like needles. These…
Sharpen your skis for an optimal slope experience
We don’t get much winter here at the Outdoor Revival HQ but I know a lot of people that are avid skiers and they’re always cleaning…
Knife Sharpening Systems and Kits
In this article we discuss the pros and cons of selected sharpening systems that all work. They vary only in ease of use, size and…
How do you actually sharpen a knife
Have you ever thought that you need to sharpen your knife but just don’t know where to start? In this series from James Mandeville we’ll…
Stones and Hones – Sharpening a Knife Series
Have you ever thought that you need to sharpen your knife but just don’t know where to start? Well, in this series from James Mandeville we’ll…
Knife review – An Elephant, a pug, a rat and a scandi
So while myself and my small team were cutting road through the National Park I decided it would be quite good fun to do a…