Fiskars XSharp Axe and Knife Sharpener, Ceramic sharpening stone/Fiberglass reinforced plastic case, Black/Orange, 1000601

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If someone has a Fiskars axe, then a sharpening stone can help keep the axe’s cutting edge sharp. Of course, a rusty axe will never cut wood smoothly, but a decent sharpening stone will accomplish the task without any hassle. I always recommend people learn to sharpen the “proper” way with stones, but it can be hard to beat an easy 60 second sharpen. See how to use the Fiskars sharpener here. How to fix a chipped edge on your axe Sharpening dull axe edges requires stones with grit. And the grit ranges from 1000 to 3000. So, whetstones with grits ranging from 4000 to 8000 grits are used to polish the knife and sharpen the sharpness. Technique Two: Fiskars Sharpener It’s not a big deal, but there is a chance these metal bits can immediately cause damage or dulling again if they aren’t removed. The wider angle will be stronger and more supported, withstanding more impacts without chipping or rolling. This wider second bevel won’t be as useful for tasks like carving, but that’s not really what Fiskars are good for anyway. It will still chop and split well.

If not corrected – the chip will be a weak point that is more likely to lead to additional breakage along the edge. You can lightly run the edge through the sharpener a single time (maybe it comes off). But the best way to clean the edge is through stropping. One of the best features of Fiskars axes is that you can basically store them anywhere. Shed, garage, the trunk of the car, and you won’t run into the same issues as a traditional axe. They can withstand temperature and humidity changes.

So while I encourage people to learn to sharpen “properly”, sometimes it’s hard to beat a 60-second method with no learning curve. I have to admit I was surprised by how well this cheap little sharpener worked. It’s true you can get a razor-like edge with a sharpening stone, but getting good enough to achieve that takes a fair amount of practice. However, with these axes, I know a lot of people don’t bother. Especially with the splitting axes – just keep swinging and sharpen as needed. 2. Maintaining the blade (bit) of your Fiskars Axe

File with the single cut side. Axe files will often have a single cut and double cut side – the single cut (straight lines) will be smoother and remove less material per stroke. The double cut side will criss-cross and is for aggressive material removal. So after describing all the best ways to care for a Fiskars axe it’s time for me to confess – I often don’t care for my Fiskars axes as well as I should. The Fiskars sharpener is an incredibly versatile tool because it can be used to sharpen both an axe and a knife. In addition, the Fiskars knife and axe sharpener are extremely simple to use. If you don’t have leather you can use denim, paper, or honestly even just drag it across a flat wood surface. I keep an X15 permanently in the trunk of my SUV – all seasons. And in my area, we can go from 40° C to -30° C (100° to -22° F) at the extremes.Any pull-through sharper may leave little wires, burs, or particles of steel clinging to the edge and the Fiskars is no exception.

I don’t fault Fiskars for this. It’s part of the deal with a flat grind design (which comes surprisingly sharp for the price). Sharpening is just part of the axe game. Common issues with the Fiskars axe edge In the case of sharpening an axe, Fiskars needs more attention. The Fiskars axe is quite special compared to a normal axe. Fiskars axe does not support the DIY sharpening process that much. So, theFiskars axe sharpeneris the solution. What is the Process of Sharpening a Fiskars Axe? Fiskars axes have a very flat bit (blade), and all of these axes have much more curved profiles. As a result, it’s harder to do one nice clean motion from one end of the blade to the other.

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Reduce pressure and strokes at the end, ideally finishing each side with one or two light strokes to keep the edge sharp and clean. Learn how to reduce chipping and fully maintain your Fiskars axe here. Fiskars sharpener instructions

If rust does start to form in those grooves (or anywhere on the head), I’ve found steel wool or a wire brush are the best way to get in there and clean it out. WD-40 is a common solution, but gun oil, boiled linseed oil, and other solutions work great. I have a full article on every way I know to prevent rust on an axe. One method even includes bacon. Sharpening your favourite cutting tools methodically can take up to an hour. Instead, someone might simply polish his axe blades using this Fiskars sharpener. There’s no struggle with the ceramic roller because it sharpens at an exact 30-degree angle. Moreover, the user’s fingertips will never be in danger in this process. But still, a user can gain good knowledge abouthow to use the Fiskars axe sharpener. Technique Three: Smith Diamond Flat Sharpeners All axes will dull with use, and rolled edges can be quite common with flat ground edges (like on Fiskars).It’s important to note, I would only use this sharpener for a Fiskars or Gerber Axe (Gerber axes are Fiskars). I tried it with some other hatchets, which you can read about below. While most of a Fiskars axe is fairly indestructible, the cutting edge will dull with use and can chip or roll. It’s a fairly common criticism of Fiskars. The 30-degree flat grind edge is sharp but more delicate than a convex grind. Combined with a bit softer steel and you are going to have to do some sharpening.