how thick of a hunting knife will it sharpen
794460
Unsure but know that it will sharpen a blade 1/8 inch thick. And it does a VERY good job! I like this product.
794461
I don't have a caliper for an exact measurement, but for sake of trial, I just tried a few of my beefier knives. It's not happening. I only use mine for kitchen knives. good product for thin blades though.
794462
I have sharpened the Old Timer folding hunting knife without any problems. I used to have a Buck non-folding with a 7 to 8 inch blade, I think it would sharpen that okay. I have several folding hunting knives with 4 to 5 inch blades, it works well with them. The guides spread apart as needed for the thicker knives.Hope this helps
794463
I haven't found a knife that it doesn't sharpen. I actually have had knifes made for me that I sharpen on mine.Besides that you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't work the way you want it! STEW
794464
The sharpener is designed for "kitchen" blades. That being said, it did a great job on one of my old army k-bars which is about the same as some thicker hunting/skinning blades. The guides are on springs, so there's more tension on thicker blades and they're harder to pull through at a steady pace to get a nice, even edge. I'd recommend testing it on some cheap knives before moving onto your good ones. I started with some old kitchen knives, then moved on to thicker camping/hunting knives. You want to get a feel for how it feels pulling different blades through the sharpener. Once you do, it should do a great job for you. The sharpener is designed for "kitchen" blades. That being said, it did a great job on one of my old army k-bars which is about the same as some thicker hunting/skinning blades. The guides are on springs, so there's more tension on thicker blades and they're harder to pull through at a steady pace to get a nice, even edge. I'd recommend testing it on some cheap knives before moving onto your good ones. I started with some old kitchen knives, then moved on to thicker camping/hunting knives. You want to get a feel for how it feels pulling different blades through the... » Read More The sharpener is designed for "kitchen" blades. That being said, it did a great job on one of my old army k-bars which is about the same as some thicker hunting/skinning blades. The guides are on springs, so there's more tension on thicker blades and they're harder to pull through at a steady pace to get a nice, even edge. I'd recommend testing it on some cheap knives before moving onto your good ones. I started with some old kitchen knives, then moved on to thicker camping/hunting knives. You want to get a feel for how it feels pulling different blades through the sharpener. Once you do, it should do a great job for you. « Show Less
794465
Not sure but contact chefschoice.com (Edge Craft) for specifications. Hope this helps.
120907
Its a big knife for whittling. I wouldn't worry about the edge dulling, should hold up better than regular steel. Its razor sharp out of the box.
335879
Donna, I have two sets of cutlery and a Chinese cleaver, and none of them are too big or thick for the sharpener. There might be an issue with really short paring knives, but 3.5" paring knives still reach in far enough to get sharpened. If you have fancy, acid-etched, expensive knives, then you might want to explore other options, because unless care is taken the metal dust from the sharpening will collect on the knife guides and leave fine scratches on the blade. To me that doesn't matter, because I don't have any $300 knives and don't mind if the ones I do have get fine scratches as long as they cut well. Hope that answers your question! Donna, I have two sets of cutlery and a Chinese cleaver, and none of them are too big or thick for the sharpener. There might be an issue with really short paring knives, but 3.5" paring knives still reach in far enough to get sharpened. If you have fancy, acid-etched, expensive knives, then you might want to explore other options, because unless care is taken the metal dust from the sharpening will collect on the knife guides and leave fine scratches on the blade. To me that doesn't matter, because I don't have any $300 knives and don't mind if the ones I do have get fine scratches as... » Read More Donna, I have two sets of cutlery and a Chinese cleaver, and none of them are too big or thick for the sharpener. There might be an issue with really short paring knives, but 3.5" paring knives still reach in far enough to get sharpened. If you have fancy, acid-etched, expensive knives, then you might want to explore other options, because unless care is taken the metal dust from the sharpening will collect on the knife guides and leave fine scratches on the blade. To me that doesn't matter, because I don't have any $300 knives and don't mind if the ones I do have get fine scratches as long as they cut well. Hope that answers your question! « Show Less
1982725
Get a Browning hunting knife for better performance. I leave this one in my car as a backup.
881882
I just went to Cold Steel web site and they say it is 3/16 of an inch thick and I measured the top flat edge of my knife and it is 3/16 of an inch thick.
1907714
I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your... » Read More I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. « Show Less
1250769
it comes pretty dull, but once sharpened, it can cut through alot, it's sturdy, but thick, and needs quite a bit of sharpening.
969365
Measured with a micrometer, the maximum width of the sharpened part of the blade is 1.626 inches. The maximum thickness of the blade (which is constant) is .255 inches.
1415715
It's probably around 2-3 mm at the back of the base of the blade. It doesn't flex much, if at all, is sharpened on the cutting edge (though not terribly sharp), and is not chromed.
936747
It is not a quarter inch thick. You are thinking of the esee 5 by Rowen. Jeff randall knife
1165645
Wouldn't be very effective, no more than any other plastic shovel. It's "blade" is probably a half inch wide. Look into backpacking latrine digging shovels maybe? Cold steel has some knives meant for actual stabbing made of composite plastic. This is just for training I think.
1783511
It's pretty thick. The blade is 3/16 inch thick. Feels really solid in the hand. good knife for the price.
1917645
It will sharpen to within about 1/8",or maybe a little more than that from the handle, or any part of the blade that is more than about an 1/8" thick, so a large bolster at the heel might leave the last bit of the heel of the blade unsharpened. It's not a problem with my old school Chicago Cutlery, but my Swiss Army knife has a wider , unsharpened area at the heel of the blade that leaves about the first 1/8" not exposed to the sharpening wheels.
1012618
Its 12" total and 7.5" blade. I don't know the thickness, but it is a sturdy blade. I have used it to clear wild yucca when hiking.
203510
This is more of a honing steel for an already sharp knife. It will put a razor edge on a sharp knife.
1233484
I would not try it on anything bigger than a hunting knife. A good quality sword has a much thicker blade and is typically made of a higher quality (and thus harder) steel. This is basically for kitchen use and does a good job there. I certainly wouldn't run my Busse Gladius through it.
1201075
Not sure about the thickness. If I had to guess id say about an 1/8 inch. I have a few shun knives all of them are older than a year and used atleast a couple times a week if not more and I really havent had to hone them much at all. But that also depends on what your cutting, and what type of cutting board you use. The knives are very light weight compared to most German knives and some other store bought knives. I'd pick a shun over just about any other knive out there depending on the job atleast. Hope this helps.