Interference by Tanto knife

[Sharpco]

I tried to sharpen Strider tanto knife but due to interference with the Universal Support, I couldn't.

I reproduce the situation using another knife.


First, knife's butt interfered with Universal Support.

Second, the protruding part of the knife jig interfered with the Universal Support.


Is there a solution for this problem?

[Hogdog6]

My tanto I sharpen as if two blades in one. Therefore clamp it square to the wheel on the main blade then clamp the tanto tip square to the stone. Pay very close attention to keep you grinds even. That is the only way I know to sharpen a tanto blade.

[Sharpco]

My tanto I sharpen as if two blades in one. Therefore clamp it square to the wheel on the main blade then clamp the tanto tip square to the stone. Pay very close attention to keep you grinds even. That is the only way I know to sharpen a tanto blade.

Yes. I already sharpened several tanto knives successfully. But Strider is not easy because it causes interference.

[cbwx34]

I tried to sharpen Strider tanto knife but due to interference with the Universal Support, I couldn't.

I reproduce the situation using another knife.


First, knife's butt interfered with Universal Support.

Second, the protruding part of the knife jig interfered with the Universal Support.


Is there a solution for this problem?

Yes there's a solution...





I see you added the picture of the Strider... maybe you can show the issue with the actual knife?  (Since the knife in the first picture... doesn't look like there's a problem).

For your second question... it looks like you have the Stop screwed in too far... any reason you can't unscrew it a turn or two?  (Would probably help with the first question too... give you more room to work).


Edit to add:  I'll add (for those who read this later), the Homemade Knife Rest as another possible solution.

[Sharpco]

I tried to sharpen Strider tanto knife but due to interference with the Universal Support, I couldn't.

I reproduce the situation using another knife.


First, knife's butt interfered with Universal Support.

Second, the protruding part of the knife jig interfered with the Universal Support.


Is there a solution for this problem?

Yes there's a solution...





I see you added the picture of the Strider... maybe you can show the issue with the actual knife?  (Since the knife in the first picture... doesn't look like there's a problem).

For your second question... it looks like you have the Stop screwed in too far... any reason you can't unscrew it a turn or two?  (Would probably help with the first question too... give you more room to work).

Unfortunately, I haven't Strider knife now. But I can tell you that I tried it you mentioned.

If I can use the jig you show me, the second problem seems to be solved. But unless I cut Universal Support, the first problem will remain.

[cbwx34]

My tanto I sharpen as if two blades in one. Therefore clamp it square to the wheel on the main blade then clamp the tanto tip square to the stone. Pay very close attention to keep you grinds even. That is the only way I know to sharpen a tanto blade.

Welcome to the forum... and good advice! 

[cbwx34]

Unfortunately, I haven't Strider knife now. But I can tell you that I tried it you mentioned.

If I can use the jig you show me, the second problem seems to be solved. But unless I cut Universal Support, the first problem will remain.

The "4 Stop Collar" setup (in the picture) puts the knife above the USB... so it will not interfere at all.

Again, I wonder why you can't unscrew the Stop a bit though... should give you more room to work, and will solve the 2nd issue.  Why does it have to be screwed down so much?

[Sharpco]

Unfortunately, I haven't Strider knife now. But I can tell you that I tried it you mentioned.

If I can use the jig you show me, the second problem seems to be solved. But unless I cut Universal Support, the first problem will remain.

The "4 Stop Collar" setup (in the picture) puts the knife above the USB... so it will not interfere at all.

Again, I wonder why you can't unscrew the Stop a bit though... should give you more room to work, and will solve the 2nd issue.  Why does it have to be screwed down so much?

The "4 stop collar" seems a good idea. Maybe it will solve my problem perfectly. But unfortunately, it is difficult to make it for the Strider tanto knife only.

And I had confirmed that adjusting the collar to the maximum would not solve the problem.

I just got a good idea. This knife is a folder, so I can solve the first problem by releasing the lock. And I think I can solve the second problem using Rick's collar. 

[cbwx34]

The "4 stop collar" seems a good idea. Maybe it will solve my problem perfectly. But unfortunately, it is difficult to make it for the Strider tanto knife only.

And I had confirmed that adjusting the collar to the maximum would not solve the problem.

I just got a good idea. This knife is a folder, so I can solve the first problem by releasing the lock. And I think I can solve the second problem using Rick's collar. 

Awesome!