My machete came dull so I used the only sharpener I have- the kitchen sharpener. It’s the kind you set on the counter and hold the blade perpendicular while dragging it thru the notch with light to moderate pressure. It did sharpen the blade… a bit. Just wondering if there’s any reason I wouldn’t want to do it this way. Thanks!

Like step-by-step how to. Reason is all my knives need sharpening. This includes a K-BAR, two Swiss army knives, and a old Leatherman. I received a Gerber machete for Christmas, and it is a real quality tool, except for the blade being quite dull. The Mosin Nagant bayonet could use some sharpening up too.

I know a need a sharpening stone, but which ones are the simplest to use? How do I angle the blade when sharpening it?

I am quite embarrassed to post this, considering how long I have used & abused my knives without ever knowing how to sharpen them.

Meet the Wolverine. My answer to the Tom Brown Tracker and the Woodman’s Pal. Both are very nice tools, but cost too much. Since making this video I’ve purchased a Cold Steel Barong Machete. It’s way better than the Wolverine. The Wolverine was fun to make though. So I bought a parang machete, cut the handle off to bring the blade to just over 9″, added a finger groove for finer work, and added my own wood handle. The result is a machorty (short machete), that is lighter, safer and more nimble than a full size machete. The sheath is made from 55 gallon food grade barrel plastic. I riveted it together and added some velcro and a pouch. The pouch holds a fire striker, a Gerber Clutch multi tool and a Speedy carbide sharpener. The knife has tested very well, and I’m very pleased with the design. It will most likely replace my hatchet. Stay tuned for more videos in the future of me using the Wolverine.