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This is a great gift, especially a "Swiss Champion", which is very elegant and high-end.

The "Swiss Champion" is sold in the mall for more than 700 yuan, and it only costs more than 300 yuan to buy it out of pocket. It is cheap because it is smuggled in.

You can take a look at the information below to find out more.

There are only two brands of authentic Swiss Army knives in the world (there are two types of Swiss Army knives we usually call, one is the Victorinox military knife with a shield-shaped logo, and the other is the Wego military knife with a round logo). for Victorinox and Wenger. Victorinox is currently the largest tool manufacturer in Europe and is located in the small town of Ibaco in the canton of Schwyz, surrounded by mountains in central Switzerland. In 1884, knifemaker Carl Elsener founded a knife workshop here, which is the predecessor of today's Victorinox company. In 1909, Elsener's mother passed away. To commemorate her, the factory was renamed after her, Victoria. After stainless steel (Inox) appeared locally in 1921, the word "stainless steel" was added to the company name, thus creating The now well-known Victorinox brand was formed. After more than 100 years of ups and downs, the company has grown from a handicraft workshop with only more than 20 people at the beginning to a large tool factory with more than 1,000 employees today, producing more than 100,000 knives of various types every day, 90% of which are exported abroad. The company's products have also grown from the original one to more than 800 currently. The current chairman is Carl Elsener III, the grandson of the founder.

Victorin saber: came out in 1884.

What Victorinox manufactures is not only a world-famous military knife, but also a "multi-functional tool" that is widely used in travel, mountain climbing, diving, model aircraft, repairing bicycles, cars and daily life. ".

The Swiss Victorinox military knife (Victorinox) is a great gift. The pursuit of perfection is the consistent tradition of the Swiss Victorinox military knife. Years of research and innovation have enabled every component of the military knife to achieve the best shape. It has the most complete functions; therefore, it has been selected as a White House gift by several presidents of the United States. The handle of the knife is engraved with the president's signature and given to guests. NASA also lists it as a carry-on tool for astronauts. In addition, many multinational companies in the world and banks will engrave their names or trademarks on them as advertising materials and conference souvenirs to give to customers.

Wego Army Knife: The authentic Swiss Army Knife was born in 1893.

In 1900, with the cooperation of Mr. Theo Wenger and Mr. Henger Sandoz, the president, the Swiss Wenger Company was formally established. For a century, Swiss Wego Company has continuously enriched, enriched and perfected its famous products with a long history of this century. Today, Weige Company has become a leader in the world's cutting tool industry and a super competitive product in the world's cutting tool industry. The Wego genuine Swiss Army Knife is also known as "a high-quality knife product made using watchmaking technology."

How to tell the authenticity of a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife:

First, look at the English word on the root of the knife

The root of the authentic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife There are several rows of English written on the front:

VICTORINOX

SWITZERLAND

STAINLESS

ROSTRFEI

Generally speaking It’s the top four rows. Recently, I’ve occasionally seen models with the bottom three rows.

(Most sabers of 58, 74, 84, 91, and 111 mm are like the above)

VICTORINOX

SWISS MADE

STAINLESS

< p> 111 mm sabers with numbers starting with 0.84 are basically the following three rows of English:

VICTORINOX

SWITZERLAND

STAINLESS

There is no top row of ROSTRFEI

Most Victorinox Swiss Army knives also have English on the back of the base of the main blade (58mm, 74mm, 0.6910, 0.8710 do not):

< p> There is a small umbrella-shaped thing written on the back of the main blade of the 84mm and 91mm sabers. There is a "+" sign on the lower left side of the umbrella. Below this design are two rows of English:

OFFICER< /p>

SUISSE

There are two kinds of English on the back of the main blade of the 111mm saber. The English is also different based on the different locking methods of the main blade. They are:

Saber with unlocked back On the back of the base of the main blade is written:

PATENTED

For sabers with unlocked bases (commonly known as thread locks), on the back of the base of the main blade is written:

DE-GM

9305297

There is another special case here, that is, the knife on the Swiss Army Knife card does not have any English, so it cannot be said that this knife is fake.

In the past five years, authentic Victorinox Swiss Army knives have the English words mentioned above on the root of the knife. If they cannot meet the above requirements, you can basically conclude that they are imitations or fakes. Don’t think that these English words are easy to type. It is very difficult for small domestic factories to type these words in a proper manner. Counterfeiters will not care about such details when pursuing profits. If The cost of imitating a Swiss Army knife entirely using high-quality steel will be quite high, and there will be no domestic market because the cost may exceed that of an authentic imported Swiss Army knife.

Secondly, look at the beauty of the Swiss Army Knife.

1. Metal inlaid type, this is the production method preferred by most military knife enthusiasts. It uses optical technology to embed chromium metal into plastic. into the handle and tighten with pressure. This beauty is particularly beautiful and sparkles in the sun. Most sabers numbered in the 0.6 series, 0.3 series, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.6 series are of this type. 0.6 series with lights and some 1.4 series exceptions.

2. Hot pressing type uses copper molding, occlusion of metal foil, temperature and pressure for engraving. The engraving is relatively deep and will not rub off easily. Some batches of 1.4 series sabers such as 1.4733.72, 1.3653.72, and some batches of 0.6910 Peugeot are made in this way.

3. The engraving type is basically what we often call the economical version. That is to say, a machine is used to first make a shield-shaped dent on the front of the knife handle, and then a special silver paint is sprayed inside. This paint will be worn away over time, leaving only a shield-shaped dimple. of pits. Most of the engraved sabers are frosted, such as 3.3703, 2.3803, etc. 2.6223 is an exception. Its handle is smooth and Peugeot is etched. Careful buyers will find that the economy version of Peugeot is not exactly the same as the standard version of Peugeot. The cross and shield-shaped frame of the standard version of Peugeot are connected, while the cross and shield-shaped frame of the economy version are not connected. Yes, the reason is because the metal version of Peugeot is a whole piece of metal embedded in the handle. If the "cross" and the "shield-shaped frame" are separated, it will not be easy to align when inlaying. Therefore, the standard version The cross mark is connected to the shield-shaped outer frame.

4. The rolling type is what we often call printing. Most 111mm sabers are like this. This kind of military knife is more wear-resistant, but it will fall off if it is used for too long or if it is scratched with a sharp object. The knife in the knife card is also a rolling type. The "German Army Knife" model is an exception. Its logo is an eagle and the handle is integrated.

There is another one with a camouflage handle. Some buyer friends asked why it is not a metal Peugeot? The camouflage handle is different from the above models. It is made by making the mold first during the mold making process and directly injection molding the handle during injection molding, so it is not made of metal. I think there is another reason. The Victorinox manufacturer wants to The Peugeot matches the handle, so the Peugeot color is also integrated into the main color of the handle.

Luxury knife handles and Peugeot are beyond the scope of this post, such as high-end wooden handles, shell handles, sterling silver and pure gold handles, etc.

Look at the workmanship. The cost of most fake Swiss Army knives is only a few yuan, or even less. The material is generally made of iron, which is easy to rust. The joints are not aligned, and there are many metal corners or burrs. The material of the shell is low-quality at first glance. The quality of plastic can be seen at a glance from the appearance and workmanship accuracy, and it is easy to distinguish.

The Story of the Swiss Army Knife

The founder of the Swiss Army Knife: Carl

Charles, the fourth son of the shoemaker Balthasar Elsener Ott ·Elsener made up his mind to become a toolmaker. After spending several years as a worker in the TUTTLINGEN region of southern Germany, he returned to his hometown at the age of 24 and opened a factory of his own in the IBACH region near SCHWYZ, Switzerland in 1884.

At that time there was almost no industry in the SCHWYZ area, so many young farmers were forced to immigrate to North America, Australia or New Zealand. In order to create new job opportunities, Carl Elsener initiated and founded the Swiss Knife Industry Mutual Aid Association in 1891. Its main purpose was to manufacture soldiers' knives that the Swiss army had to purchase from the SOLINGEN region of Germany at that time. In October 1891, the association produced the first batch of military knives destined for the Swiss Army. Carl Elsener then began making other exquisitely designed pocket knives, which he distinguished by names such as student's knife, officer's knife, and peasant's knife, instead of numbers. The soldier's knife was very thick and therefore bulky, so Carl Elsener made a lighter and beautiful knife especially for officers. In addition to having all the blades of the soldier's knife, this knife has an awl, a can opener and a screwdriver. In addition, there is a small blade and a corkscrew. This new model with six blades mounted on two springs was called the "officer's knife" by Carl. This design was officially registered in 1897.

Unique design: the birth of the "Swiss Champion"

This convenient, multi-functional pocket knife quickly became extremely popular and began to receive more and more orders from abroad. of orders. The functions of the knife were constantly improved, and soon tools such as wood saws and scissors were added to the knife. Soon a bottle cap screwdriver was added to the big screwdriver, and a small screwdriver was added to the can opener. Later, a nail file, toothpick, tweezers, metal saw with metal file, descaler with hook spit and ruler, Phillips screwdriver, key ring and magnifying glass were added to the knife. Today's Swiss Army knives can have more than a hundred combinations of functions. Among the various military knives, the "flagship" is the "Swiss Champion" with 31 functions. The total weight of this knife with all the tools and the tool box does not exceed 95 grams (6.5 ounces), making it easy to carry. The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the German Museum of Applied Arts in Munich both collect VICTORINOX "champions" as "industrial design masterpieces". The "Swiss Champion" is composed of 64 independent parts and requires more than 450 processes during the production process.

In memory of mother: VICTORY (Victoria)

In 1909, in Carl. After Elsenna's mother died, he took his mother's Christian name VICTORY (Victoria) as his trademark. Stainless steel came out in 1921, so after stainless steel knives were made in the IBACH area, the word INOX was combined with VICTORY to form the VICTORINOX trademark that is still in use today. VICTORINOX now has more than 950 employees. It is the largest industrial enterprise in the SCHWYZ region and the largest tool manufacturer in Europe. From 1945 to 1949, VICTORINOX pocket knives were sold in large quantities to special stores of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. This business also made the Swiss Army Knife famous around the world. For American officers and soldiers, the name "Offiziermesser" was too difficult and convoluted, so they simply called it the "Swiss Army Knife."

This name is now well known in English-speaking countries and regions. It is known as "Couteau Suise" in France and "Schweizer Messer" in Germany and Austria, both of which refer to "Swiss knife". President LYNDON B.JOHNSON of the United States once presented 4,000 pocket knives engraved with his initials to his guests at the White House. This tradition was later followed by Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.

Recognized around the world as a "quality trump card"

Swiss diplomats and senior military officials often present Swiss Army knives to the host countries they visit. The Swiss Army Knife has a special appeal for pilots. In 1960, after American U2 reconnaissance pilot FRANCIS GRAY POWERS was shot down over Russia, the Russians made public all the items he had on him, including the famous little red Swiss Army Knife. The Nigerian Air Force has ordered a large number of Swiss Army knives with curved blades, which can be used to cut the ropes tied to parachutes to escape when the situation is over. Since the German army has also purchased military knives from the IBACH region since 1976, the German eagle is printed on the Swiss "+" on the olive green scabbard. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States has also ordered the "Swiss Army Knife" as standard equipment on the "Columbia" space shuttle. "Swiss Army Knife" is often imitated in foreign countries such as Germany, France, Spain, the United States, Japan and China, but the quality is not as good as the real thing. Unfortunately, however, many copies abroad were stamped with the Swiss Cross, which had to be prevented through the mediation of Swiss ambassadors and a court order. Criminals add crosses on military knives to make them look fake, but there are only two Swiss manufacturers, VICTORINOX and WENGER, that are officially authorized to use crosses on knives.

Introduction to the Swiss Army Knife

The "Climber" is the most popular style of Swiss Army Knife among Chinese friends. It is equipped with the most commonly used tools. It is equipped with one for daily life at home. This tool is just right and can be used for general low-intensity travel activities. Specifications: 14 functions, length 9.1 cm, width 2.6 cm, thickness 1.8 cm, weight 85 grams.

The "Swiss Champion" is the model with the most functions and the widest range of applications. It is most suitable for field trips, travel adventures, vacations, camping and other situations. Due to its comprehensive functions and exquisite design, having a knife in your hand makes you feel like you have a real universal tool box, which can be used like magic to combine various applications when needed. It is an ideal equipment. It is also a classic representative of the Swiss Army Knife and is collected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Museum of Applied Arts in Munich as "World Design Classics". When not in use, place it on your bookshelf or wine cabinet. The rich knife culture and exquisite production craftsmanship will surely attract every visiting guest.

Specifications: 32 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 3.3 cm thick, and weighs 185 grams.

"Hunter" adds "Wood Saw" to "Climber". The "wood saw" is the most basic configuration of travel and outing tools. It can handle branches with a diameter of 5 cm. It is indispensable whether it is sawing wood to make a bonfire or making a walking stick. The camouflage uniform is different from the red style of the traditional saber style, and shows a unique field charm.

Specifications: 15 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 2 cm thick, and weighs 100 grams.

The small curved-tooth sickle on the "Hunter" is specially designed to deal with various flexible ropes and plant stems and branches. It can automatically bite the object to be cut and avoid the blade slipping, which makes " Hunter" becomes the only professional-grade hunting adventure knife among authentic Swiss Army knives. Therefore, its unique hunter's logo of a stag's head is printed on the hilt. Because it is simple, it is more professional - you are welcome to join the ranks of "Deer Hunters"!

Specifications: 12 functions, 11.1 cm long, 3 cm wide, 1.8 cm thick, and weighs 100 grams.

"New Work Champion" is the ultimate in Victorinox's Authentic Swiss Professional Series. The 9 cm long lockable broadsword, the elegant black matte wavy handle, and various powerful tools show off the king's style. Capable of all kinds of super-intensive use.

Specifications: 22 functions, 11.1 cm long, 3 cm wide, 2.8 cm thick, and weighs 208 grams.

The "Artisan/Famous Craftsman" model is second only to the "Swiss Champion" in terms of functionality. It is equipped with 5 special tools in addition to regular tools: pliers can not only cut iron wire, bend iron sheets, and tighten nuts, but also It can be used to pull strings, bend fish hooks, etc., and when used with handy tools such as wood saws and hacksaws, it can not only solve your emergencies in daily life, but can also be used to complete professional work of a certain intensity. Therefore, American astronauts also choose this style as a portable tool during their work in space. You can try it too. The "famous craftsman" uses a "cross screwdriver" instead of the "craftsman's" "cork drill", and the other tools are the same.

Specifications: 24 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 2.7 cm thick, and weighs 120 grams.

"Standard" is a hardcover version of a conventional tool that is lightweight, slim and easy to carry. If you are looking for a regular multi-tool knife that is more economical but beautiful and durable, this is a good option to consider. *"Red Standard" is the same as "Sports Standard" except for the blade surface. Specifications: 12 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 1.3 cm thick, weighing 65 grams.

The biggest feature of "Mountaineer" is the special tool "hacksaw (file)" it is equipped with. Not only can it be used to file the edges and corners of metal, and saw off the extra long parts of screws and rivets, but it can also be used in conjunction with the "nail descaler" attached to the top to clean and trim your nails at any time, making you look good and presentable. Be confident at all times.

Specifications: 18 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 1.9 cm thick, and weighs 100 grams.

"Super Pocket Champion" is the most comprehensive model in the "Exquisite Series". There are not only regular daily life tools, but also some unusual special tools that are unique. The newly improved retractable ballpoint pen with a small light-emitting tube saves you the trouble of carrying a separate pen and flashlight.

Specifications: 16 functions, 5.8 cm long, 1.7 cm wide, 1.3 cm thick, and weighs 45 grams.

The "Exemplary SD" itself belongs to the "Exquisite Series" of Victorinox's authentic Swiss Army knives. The difference from the ordinary "Exemplary" is that a "small screwdriver" is used instead of a "nail remover". The sabers of the "Exquisite Series" are particularly small in size, about the same size as a large key, and are most convenient to carry around in daily life. Trim your nails, tighten a screw, etc. with ease. Convenient life is so chic.

Specifications: 7 functions, 5.8 cm long, 1.7 cm wide, 0.9 cm thick, 25 grams in weight.

"Field Army" belongs to the "Standard Series" of Victorinox's authentic Swiss Army knives. It has a special tool "double-row sharp-toothed wood saw" that is very suitable for field use. It can easily cut branches with a diameter of 5 cm, making it a veritable "field army".

Specifications: 13 functions, 9.1 cm long, 2.6 cm wide, 1.3 cm thick, and weighs 65 grams.

The "Waiter" itself belongs to the "Lightweight Series" of Victorinox's authentic Swiss Army knives. The function configuration is simple and lightweight, as the saying goes, "There are not too many tools, just enough is enough." Carry one with you for flexibility and convenience everywhere.

Specifications: 9 functions, 8.4 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 1.1 cm thick, 35 grams in weight.

"Recruit" itself belongs to the "light series" of Victorinox's authentic Swiss Army knives. Suitable for daily study and life use of students and friends. It can be used for sharpening pencils, cutting paper, doing handicrafts, opening soda bottles, picnics, etc.

Specifications: 10 functions, 8.4 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 1.3 cm thick, 50 grams in weight

Some of these names are to describe the "figure" of the Swiss Army Knife. In terms of (hilt) length, Swiss Army knives generally have three specifications. Taking the Victorinox military knife as an example, they are small, medium and large of about 5.8 cm, 9.1 cm and 11.1 cm. Small knives are suitable for women or teenagers in terms of combined functions. They can be carried with a key chain and are mostly used in home life, such as "Boy Scouts" and "Mini Champions". Due to its moderate length, the medium knife can be used as a common tool when traveling in the wild, and it is also a good helper in home life and work, such as the "Chairman". Large knives generally have handshake-type handles and are comfortable to hold. They often appear in "big scenes" such as field trips and mountaineering expeditions, such as "Hunter", "Working Champion" and other models.

In addition to differences in size and design, Swiss Army knives are mainly composed of hundreds of models for different purposes and uses, such as "campers", "climbers", "mountainers" for outdoor travel and adventure mountaineering. "Home" and so on, there are "King of Fishing" and "Fisherman" suitable for fishing, "Car Lovers" and "Craftsman" suitable for drivers, "Manager" and "Boss" specially designed for managers, and A dedicated "big chef" in the kitchen, etc.

"Night Shanghai"

The blue blade is printed with exquisite patterns and the words "Night Shanghai". The pattern of old Shanghai singer posters in the 1930s blends with the pattern inside the saber box. As one, full of nostalgia. 2000 sets released worldwide.

Reference price: 261 yuan

"Beijing Face Mask"

Imagine that when you give a Swiss Army knife with Peking Opera facial makeup to a friend, this How surprised they will be with a gift that combines Chinese and Western styles. The main color of this saber is vermilion, and a red face represents loyalty. 2000 sets released worldwide.

Reference price: 261 yuan

Monkey Year Zodiac Commemorative Knife

In order to celebrate the coming of the Monkey Year and continue the momentum of the Sheep Zodiac Commemorative Knife, Victorinox We sincerely launch the third series of collector's edition - the Year of the Monkey Zodiac Commemorative Knife. The collector's edition of the Year of the Monkey Zodiac Knife is sold worldwide *** with 2003 pieces, each with factory certificate and serial number, making it a perfect choice for gifts and collections.

Reference price: 688 yuan

"Guangzhou Cantonese Opera"

Huqin, flutes, pipa, gongs, cymbals, etc. are all traditional instruments used in Cantonese opera performances. Also printed on the Swiss Army Knife. The black blade is paired with a yellow pattern and the word "Guangzhou". This must be the favorite of old Guangzhou. 2000 sets released worldwide.

Reference price: 261 yuan

Take the "Swiss Champion" as an example. The large (small) knife - the most commonly used tool, is very sharp and has no problem cutting ordinary objects.

Multi-purpose hook - Worried that heavy bags will pinch your delicate fingers beyond recognition? Then use this hook to hook the handle of the bag, and just hold the comfortable handle tightly to lift heavy items.

Magnifying glass – a must-have when studying maps. Ballpoint pen is used for taking notes.

Bottle opener - For the health of your teeth, please use more bottle openers and less brute force.

Pins - usually used to hold small things, can be transformed into fishhooks at critical moments and become a weapon for survival in the wild.

Screwdriver - If there is a minor problem with the electrical appliance at home, but you don’t want to hire someone to repair it, then DIY it yourself. Large and small screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers as well as wire stripping slots and pliers can handle most situations, unless you want to dismantle the car.

Nail file - If you are active outdoors for a long time, nails that are too long are easily damaged, and toenails may also puncture your feet and cause wound infection.

Scale remover - I finally caught a fish while camping, and I used a scale remover to cleanly scrape the fish scales without causing any embarrassment.

Wood saw - what to do if there is no tableware in the wilderness? Just use a wood saw to cut some bamboo, so that you can use the bamboo tube as a rice bowl, and you can also cut out bamboo chopsticks and bamboo forks. The picnic of the new people is no longer just a bunch of pots, pans, knives and forks.

Ruler - can be used to measure surface soil quality and soil thickness. There is a fork-like fork on the front, which is the hook remover.

It is usually dangerous to remove metal hooks by hand. This tool can solve the problem safely without much effort.

Saber Knife Maintenance

After an outdoor activity, the inner groove in the handle of a folding knife that stores the blade will always collect dirt and grime. Although it is troublesome to clean, it is important to keep it clean. If your precious knife can still operate "normally" next time you use it, please take the time to clean it carefully according to the following steps!

1. Wash with warm water. You can add some detergent or soap powder, carefully wash the salt, grease, dirt, etc. on the knife thoroughly, and then wash it with water.

2. Wipe clean with a cloth. Wipe the tool with a soft cloth. Wrap the cloth around a thin bamboo skewer or cotton swab to wipe it in depth, or you can wipe it directly with a cotton swab. Finally, you can use a hair dryer to blow with cold air, making sure it is completely dry.

3. Inject lubricating oil into the rotating shaft. The last step is to apply lubricating oil to ensure that the tool can be unfolded the next time it is used. In principle, lubricating oil used for precision machinery is suitable. Generally, it is available on the market. The most common rust removal lubricant, WD-40, will also work. Be careful not to overdo it when applying oil. If it is contaminated on the non-rotating shaft, be sure to wipe it clean to avoid using it to cut food when you are active...

Finally, always remember to check your knives again before engaging in outdoor activities!

Swiss Army knives generally last 20 years without sharpening. If the knife does get damaged or loses its sharpness, it will last for 20 years. Be sure to use special equipment, or go directly to the distributor or agent for help. Use a special whetstone to sharpen the knife in one direction and not in the opposite direction. In addition to the above suggestions, you can use sewing machine oil (the oil must be very thin) and gun oil (because I like knives, so I can get some from time to time. The biggest advantage of this oil is: it doesn’t matter if you eat it, don’t worry) Too much oil will cut into the food)

Finally, remember to check your knives again before engaging in outdoor activities!

Special note: Knives brought back from the beach must be wiped with clean water, treated, and oiled. Seawater is extremely corrosive, and the rotating parts left in the knife will affect normal use!

Knife Grinding and Maintenance

Using a sharpening steel is a great way to maintain your knives, especially straight-handled knives that are heavily used, such as kitchen knives. Regular use keeps the blade sharp.

Experts recommend that knives should be sharpened frequently during periods of heavy use, at least once before and after each use. In fact, sharpening steel does not actually sharpen the edge of the knife, but corrects and cleans the edge of the knife.

A basic grinding steel is a metal rod with a handle and fine straight grooves running along it. The better polished steel is magnetized, which attracts the molecules of the knife and rearranges them into a straight line. After the knife rubs against the grinding steel, it can be corrected and some minor scratches can be removed. Unmagnetized ceramic-ground steel also has this effect. Diamond polished steel is also becoming popular in the kitchenware industry as a new trend. Its surface is covered with a layer of single crystal diamond. It has the same effect as traditional polished steel, but is more durable, lighter and polished than traditional polished steel. It's also faster.

When using polished steel, touch the top of the polished steel with the blade at an angle of 20 degrees, and then gently slide the entire blade edge across the entire strip of polished steel to the bottom, as if you are cutting a piece with a knife. Like polished steel. Polish the front and back sides alternately each time so that both sides of the blade can be polished evenly. An easy way to tell whether a knife has been sharpened is to gently run your thumb along both sides of the blade. If the feeling on both sides is the same, it means you have sharpened it. If one side feels slightly rougher than the other, lightly sand that side again, comparing each time until both sides feel the same.

Use natural grindstones to sharpen knives

First we list the types of natural grindstones that can be used for grinding and their particle size equivalents (grinding power):

Washita Stone - looks like marble and has a grain size equivalent of 300-350. A great starting stone for removing small scratches and creating bevel contours.

Hard Arkansas stone - white or light gray, with a grain size equivalent of 500-600. Used for final sanding to perfect edges.

Black Hard Arkansas - Black or dark gray, its grain equivalent is usually 800-1000. A very good polishing stone that can be used to sharpen razor-sharp blades. Over the years, this stone has been almost exhausted, and only a few places still produce it. Generally, this stone is not needed for sharpening knives. Initially, only people who used folding razors liked to use it to sharpen knives.

Generally speaking, we choose a piece of washstone and a piece of hard Arkansas stone as natural sharpening stones. The size of the sharpening stone depends on the length of the blade.

For example:

Portable knife - 3-5" long whetstone

Hunting knife - 4-8" long whetstone

Kitchen knife - 6- 8" long whetstone

Use sharpening oil to prevent tiny metal shavings from being embedded in the whetstone. Do not use ordinary lubricating oil, which will clog the concave holes of the whetstone. When sharpening the knife, the blade and the grinding The angle of stone contact is the most difficult part to grasp. Place the knife flat on the whetstone, and then slowly lift the back of the knife until the bevel of the blade is parallel to the surface of the whetstone. If it is raised too high, the blade will be blunted. If it is too low, the blade cannot be polished. You can try grinding at an angle of 20 degrees. When grinding, the grinding stone should be covered with a large amount of sharpening oil. Dry grinding is not allowed, because metal chips will be scraped off and embedded in the surface of the grinding stone, damaging the grinding stone and the blade. Knife edge. Start rough sharpening with the Washita whetstone. Hold the blade toward the surface of the whetstone and the back of the knife toward you, making the blade surface and the surface of the whetstone at a 20-degree angle. Then push the knife forward as if you are trying to Cut off a small piece from the front of the whetstone. Repeat this action from bottom to top 2-3 times, then turn the knife so that the blade faces you, and grind the knife surface at a 20-degree angle with the surface of the whetstone for the same number of times. Note that the number of sanding times should be the same on both sides. When this sanding process is completed, a clear bevel line will be obtained, and then it is ready to enter the final fine sanding process. We also use a hard Arkansas grinding stone for fine sanding. Apply a large amount of sharpening oil to the surface of the grinding stone, and repeat the rough grinding action until you get the sharpness you desire, and the grinding is complete.

Please note that after each grinding. Wipe the stone clean with a cloth, and every year you should clean it thoroughly with a special solution and a wire brush to keep the pits in the stone clear. Remember: a dull knife is actually more dangerous than a perfect blade! A sharp knife is safer than a dull knife because it cuts easily, doesn't require you to use force or look clumsy while working, and is more efficient. No knife, no matter how expensive and fancy, can stay sharp on its own, so you have to do it periodically. Polish and maintain the blade carefully to keep it in the best condition.

Polish the knife with DMT Diamond Whetstone.

First, apply a little on the diamond surface of the knife sharpener. water, turn the back of the knife towards you, the blade contact the surface of the sharpener at an angle of 20°, push the knife from one end of the sharpener to the other end, for example, move the blade side from the sharpener?