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With the season closed and the leaves off the trees, it’s the perfect time for doing some scouting. Our primary property is 98% wooded and often tight with briars and vines. Exploring with a machete is often a must and I prefer the Tramontina as its durable and easy to find.
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Here is how I keep an edge on it using my Work Sharp Ken Onion Sharpener and the Grinding Attachment.
Materials Needed
- Tramontina Machete
- Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener
- Work Sharp Ken Onion Grinding Attachment
Step 1: Set The Angle
Select the angle you want to grind your machete…for grasses you might want a finer edge 20-25deg, for heavy stuff 25-30deg. I personally go in between at 25 degrees.
Step 2: Establish A Burr
Set your angle on the platform and make 8-10 strokes using the highest grit band. I only use the high grit band for re-profiling or grinding on a machete as it can really eat away the steel.
Step 3: Even It Out
Once you raise a burr across the whole cutting surface, repeat the same number of strokes on the other side of the blade.
Step 4: Work Through the Grits
Work your way through the remaining grits using 6-8 strokes per grit for the X65 and X22 bands and 10 strokes for the X4 grit. Be sure to keep the strokes per side even.
Step 5: Test It Out
Check the blade sharpness against a piece of paper.